Artificial intelligence has already made its prediction for the World Cup 2026. According to projections released by AVISIA, a French consulting firm specializing in data and artificial intelligence, France and Argentina lead the race for the title with a 21% chance of lifting the trophy.
The model analyzed several factors, including attacking power, defensive solidity, physical condition, and collective consistency ahead of the tournament.
France impressed the model with the firepower of Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Michael Olise, combined with defensive stability and strong athletic freshness. Argentina also convinced the AI thanks to its tactical balance, disciplined defense, and collective chemistry. Spain follows closely with a 20% probability, driven by the emergence of stars such as Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams.
Brazil and Portugal remain serious contenders with a 19% chance each, while England completes the list of major favorites with 12%. AVISIA believes the small gap between the leading nations could make fitness management and injuries decisive factors during the competition. The World Cup 2026 therefore promises a wide-open battle between football’s biggest powers.