Supercomputer Predicts World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal Winners and Semifinal Contenders
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal stage begins Thursday night at 23:00 Israel time with a highly anticipated match between France and Morocco. The renowned supercomputer from the statistics company Opta has analyzed thousands of simulations to estimate each team's chances of advancing to the semifinals, despite the tournament's unpredictability.
France enters the quarterfinals as the clear favorite with a 74% chance to win, led by Kylian Mbappe, as the tournament reaches its critical phase in Boston. Morocco, known as the Atlas Lions, have impressed so far with an unbeaten streak and hold a 26% chance to upset France and continue their surprising run.
Other quarterfinal matches include Spain versus Belgium on Friday at 22:00, England against Norway on Sunday at midnight, and Argentina facing Switzerland early Monday morning at 4:00. The supercomputer's projections highlight the favorites and potential surprises as the World Cup moves toward its final four.
Fans and analysts alike await these decisive matches, with the supercomputer providing data-driven insights but no guarantees in this highly competitive tournament.
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