AI models predict France to win the 2026 World Cup

Nine leading AI models have produced varied predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup champion, runner-up and third-place, with France receiving the most champion votes.

• France received five of nine votes to win the tournament, while Argentina received four champion votes.
• For runner-up, France and Argentina each received three votes, followed by England with two and Spain with one.
• Spain was predicted to finish third by six of the nine AI models.
• The semifinals are scheduled for July 14 and 15, with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.