🏆Who will win the World Cup? The favourite in Opta's predictions | OneFootball

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·2 April 2026

🏆Who will win the World Cup? The favourite in Opta's predictions

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The statistics portal 'Opta Analyst' has revealed its predictions for the upcoming World Cup, placing Spain as the leading candidate for the title.

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With a 15.83% chance of success, the side managed by Luis de la Fuente tops a table marked by European dominance.


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France appears in second place in this mathematical model with a solid 12.77% chance of earning its third star. The French team maintains its status as a global powerhouse, narrowly ahead of the 10.99% given to the England national team.

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The current champion, Argentina, sits fourth in the projections with a 10.55% chance of winning. Despite its recent international dominance, La Albiceleste trails slightly behind the momentum of Europe’s major powers.

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