Who will win the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Based on OddsFlow's AI model using Dixon-Coles analysis and 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations, the top contenders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup include Brazil, France, Argentina, England, and Spain. Each team's championship probability is updated daily based on squad strength, qualifying form, and real-time odds data from 10+ sources.

How accurate are AI World Cup predictions?

OddsFlow uses a 4-layer AI prediction model: Squad Power Index, ELO Blend ratings, Dixon-Coles bivariate Poisson model, and Monte Carlo tournament simulations. Our predictions are verified with timestamped transparency — every prediction is recorded before the match starts and results are tracked publicly on our performance page.

When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 start?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It is co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada — the first World Cup with 48 teams competing in 12 groups across 104 matches.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup features 48 teams divided into 12 groups of 4. The top 2 teams from each group plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32 knockout stage, totalling 104 matches across the tournament.

What prediction markets does OddsFlow cover for the World Cup?

OddsFlow provides AI predictions for 1X2 (match result), Asian Handicap, Over/Under total goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and exact score predictions for every World Cup 2026 match. Odds are compared against 10+ bookmakers including Bet365 and Pinnacle, updated every 2 minutes.

Will USA advance from the group stage at World Cup 2026?

OddsFlow AI gives USA a 65.2% probability of advancing from the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This is based on Dixon-Coles modeling with Monte Carlo simulations across all group-stage scenarios.

Can USA win the 2026 World Cup?

USA has a 1.1% probability of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup according to OddsFlow AI analysis. The team has an overall rating of 53/100 (Attack: 51, Midfield: 55, Defense: 46, Goalkeeping: 62).

What is USA's overall rating for World Cup 2026?

USA has an AI-generated overall rating of 53/100 for the 2026 World Cup. Breakdown: Attack 51, Midfield 55, Defense 46, Goalkeeping 62. Playing style: Possession-based, Total football.

Who are USA's star players at World Cup 2026?

USA's top players for the 2026 World Cup include: A. Freeman (Defender, OPR 72, OPR 72); R. Pepi (Attacker, OPR 70, 19G 4A (1857min)); S. Berhalter (Midfielder, OPR 69, 7G 5A (1813min)); C. Richards (Defender, OPR 69, 3G 0A (4807min)); C. Pulišić (Attacker, OPR 69, 12G 6A (2152min)).

What is USA's full tournament path prediction for World Cup 2026?

USA's tournament path probabilities: Group stage 88.4%, Round of 32 88.4%, Round of 16 53.3%, Quarter-finals 30.6%, Semi-finals 16.8%, Final 8.7%, Champion 4.2%. Based on 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations.

How strong is USA's squad for World Cup 2026?

USA's Dixon-Coles strength metrics: Attack power 51.4, Midfield control 54.4, Defensive solidity 46.3, GK rating 82.7. Lambda attack 1.39, lambda defense 0.93. Chemistry score 25, squad depth 84. Top scorer: R. Pepi (19 goals).

USA — World Cup 2026 AI Analysis (Rating 53/100)

Player	Position	OPR	Key Stats
A. Freeman	Defender	72	OPR 72
R. Pepi	Attacker	70	19G 4A (1857min)
S. Berhalter	Midfielder	69	7G 5A (1813min)
C. Richards	Defender	69	3G 0A (4807min)
C. Pulišić	Attacker	69	12G 6A (2152min)

OddsFlow AI Analysis

53Complessivo

Possession-basedTotal football

⚡Attacco

⚙️Centrocampo

🛡️Difesa

🧤Portiere

26Dimensione

25.9Età Media

60.9OVR Media

84.0Punteggio Prof.

53Complessivo

Possession-basedTotal football

⚡Attacco

⚙️Centrocampo

🛡️Difesa

🧤Portiere

26Dimensione

25.9Età Media

60.9OVR Media

84.0Punteggio Prof.

Giocatori Stella

A. Freeman

Defender

OPR 72

R. Pepi

Attacker

19G 4A (1857min)

S. Berhalter

Midfielder

7G 5A (1813min)

C. Richards

Defender

3G 0A (4807min)

C. Pulišić

Attacker

12G 6A (2152min)

Probabilità Torneo

1.1%CampioneCampione

1.1%

65.2%Avanzare dal GironeAvanzare dal Girone

65.2%

Manager & Tactical Profile

· Appointed

Tournament Path Forecast

88.4%

Group

88.4%

R32

53.3%

R16

30.6%

16.8%

8.7%

Final

4.2%

Champion

Based on 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations

Team Strength & Intelligence

ATK

MID

DEF

1.39

λ Attack

0.93

λ Defense

Chemistry

Depth

5.4

Star Gap

25.9

Avg Age

Top Scorer

R. Pepi

19 goals

Best Rated

S. Berhalter

7.54

Club Clusters

PSV Eindhoven (2)Borussia Mönchengladbach (2)

WC Experience

Appearances11

Best Finish3rd 1930

Last WC2022

Physical Resilience

Avg Mins/Season2,240

FatigueFast recovery — young squad handles cumulative fatigue well

MiamiMODERATE

MonterreyMODERATE

Hot Climate %46%

Cooperation

Score41/100

Total Clubs23

Same-Club Pairs2

Same-League102

Average — typical international squad

H2H Matchup Predictions(47)

WinDrawLoss

Curaçao

0-1▼

53%

25%

22%

xG 1.6 – 0.9O2.5 45%BTTS 48%

Haiti

0-1▼

53%

25%

22%

xG 1.6 – 0.9O2.5 45%BTTS 47%

Sudafrica

0-1▼

53%

26%

21%

xG 1.6 – 0.9O2.5 44%BTTS 47%

Iraq

0-1▼

53%

25%

22%

xG 1.6 – 0.9O2.5 46%BTTS 47%

South Korea

0-1▼

53%

26%

22%

xG 1.6 – 0.9O2.5 45%BTTS 47%

Iran

1-0▼

52%

26%

22%

xG 1.6 – 0.9O2.5 45%BTTS 47%

Uzbekistan

0-1▼

52%

25%

23%

xG 1.5 – 0.9O2.5 44%BTTS 46%

Cape Verde Islands

1-1▼

52%

24%

xG 1.7 – 1.1O2.5 51%BTTS 53%

Egitto

1-1▼

49%

24%

27%

xG 1.7 – 1.2O2.5 55%BTTS 57%

Qatar

1-1▼

45%

25%

30%

xG 1.5 – 1.1O2.5 48%BTTS 52%

Tunisia

1-1▼

44%

26%

30%

xG 1.6 – 1.3O2.5 53%BTTS 56%

Ghana

1-1▼

43%

26%

31%

xG 1.4 – 1.2O2.5 48%BTTS 52%

Australia

1-1▼

43%

27%

30%

xG 1.4 – 1.2O2.5 48%BTTS 53%

Nuova Zelanda

1-1▼

43%

26%

31%

xG 1.5 – 1.2O2.5 50%BTTS 55%

Arabia Saudita

1-1▼

43%

26%

32%

xG 1.4 – 1.2O2.5 49%BTTS 53%

Panama

1-1▼

43%

26%

31%

xG 1.4 – 1.2O2.5 48%BTTS 52%

Messico

1-1▼

42%

25%

33%

xG 1.5 – 1.3O2.5 53%BTTS 57%

Giordania

1-1▼

42%

26%

32%

xG 1.4 – 1.1O2.5 45%BTTS 50%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

1-1▼

42%

26%

32%

xG 1.4 – 1.2O2.5 49%BTTS 52%

Algeria

1-1▼

42%

25%

33%

xG 1.5 – 1.3O2.5 54%BTTS 57%

Canada

1-1▼

41%

26%

34%

xG 1.4 – 1.3O2.5 50%BTTS 54%

Paraguay

1-1▼

41%

26%

33%

xG 1.4 – 1.2O2.5 48%BTTS 53%

RD Congo

1-1▼

41%

25%

34%

xG 1.4 – 1.3O2.5 51%BTTS 55%

Ecuador

1-1▼

40%

26%

33%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 45%BTTS 50%

Norvegia

1-1▼

39%

26%

35%

xG 1.4 – 1.3O2.5 50%BTTS 55%

Scozia

1-1▼

39%

26%

35%

xG 1.4 – 1.3O2.5 49%BTTS 53%

Colombia

1-1▼

38%

26%

35%

xG 1.3 – 1.3O2.5 47%BTTS 52%

Czech Republic

1-1▼

38%

26%

36%

xG 1.3 – 1.3O2.5 49%BTTS 53%

Ivory Coast

1-1▼

38%

26%

36%

xG 1.3 – 1.3O2.5 47%BTTS 52%

Giappone

1-1▼

38%

25%

37%

xG 1.4 – 1.4O2.5 51%BTTS 55%

Marocco

1-1▼

38%

27%

35%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 46%BTTS 51%

Svizzera

1-1▼

38%

26%

37%

xG 1.3 – 1.3O2.5 48%BTTS 52%

Austria

1-1▼

37%

26%

36%

xG 1.3 – 1.3O2.5 48%BTTS 53%

Svezia

1-1▼

37%

27%

36%

xG 1.3 – 1.3O2.5 46%BTTS 51%

Senegal

1-1▼

36%

25%

39%

xG 1.3 – 1.4O2.5 49%BTTS 53%

Uruguay

1-1▼

35%

26%

39%

xG 1.3 – 1.3O2.5 49%BTTS 53%

Croazia

1-1▼

35%

26%

39%

xG 1.3 – 1.4O2.5 48%BTTS 53%

Turchia

1-1▼

35%

27%

38%

xG 1.3 – 1.3O2.5 48%BTTS 54%

Paesi Bassi

1-1▼

35%

26%

39%

xG 1.2 – 1.4O2.5 48%BTTS 53%

Brasile

1-1▼

34%

26%

40%

xG 1.2 – 1.4O2.5 49%BTTS 53%

Belgio

1-1▼

34%

27%

39%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 47%BTTS 52%

Argentina

1-1▼

33%

26%

41%

xG 1.2 – 1.4O2.5 49%BTTS 54%

Spagna

1-1▼

32%

27%

41%

xG 1.2 – 1.4O2.5 48%BTTS 53%

Germania

1-1▼

32%

27%

41%

xG 1.2 – 1.4O2.5 48%BTTS 53%

Portogallo

1-1▼

32%

26%

42%

xG 1.2 – 1.4O2.5 49%BTTS 53%

Inghilterra

1-1▼

32%

26%

42%

xG 1.2 – 1.4O2.5 50%BTTS 54%

Francia

1-1▼

30%

26%

44%

xG 1.2 – 1.5O2.5 50%BTTS 54%

Sensitivity Analysis(51 scenarios)

Rank Distribution Across Scenarios

Heat ×0

▼1

Heat ×0.5

▼1

Heat ×1.25

▼1

Heat ×1.5

▼1

Altitude ×0

▼1

Altitude ×3

▼1

Altitude ×1.75

▼1

Travel ×1.25

▼1

Travel ×1.5

▼1

Travel ×2

▼1

Travel ×2.5

▼1

Travel ×3

▼1

Travel ×1.75

▼1

Host ×1.5

▼1

Host ×3

▼1

Mismatch t=0.15 a=0.7

▼1

Mismatch t=0.2 a=0.9

▼1

Spread 2.1

▼1

Spread 2.5

▼1

Spread 3

▼1

Penalty rand=0.7

▼1

Baseline

—

Heat ×0.75

—

Heat ×2

—

Heat ×2.5

—

Heat ×1.75

—

Altitude ×0.5

—

Altitude ×0.75

—

Altitude ×1.25

—

Altitude ×0.25

—

Travel ×0.75

—

Host ×2

—

Mismatch t=0.05 a=0.3

—

Mismatch t=0.1 a=0.5

—

Mismatch t=0.3 a=1.2

—

Spread 1.5

—

Uplift 1.15

—

Altitude ×2.5

▲1

Host ×0.5

▲1

Penalty rand=0.5

▲1

Uplift 1

▲1

Heat ×3

▲2

Heat ×0.25

▲2

Altitude ×1.5

▲2

Altitude ×2

▲2

Travel ×0

▲2

Travel ×0.5

▲2

Travel ×0.25

▲2

Host ×0

▲2

Spread 1

▲2

Penalty rand=0.3

▲2

Baseline: #6·Lower rank = stronger

baseline

1 scenarios · #6

heat

10 scenarios · #5–#8

altitude

10 scenarios · #5–#8

travel

10 scenarios · #5–#8

host

5 scenarios · #5–#8

mismatch

5 scenarios · #5–#6

spread

5 scenarios · #5–#8

penalty

3 scenarios · #5–#8

uplift

2 scenarios · #6–#7

Team Strength & Intelligence

ATK

MID

DEF

1.39

λ Attack

0.93

λ Defense

Chemistry

Depth

5.4

Star Gap

25.9

Avg Age

Top Scorer

R. Pepi

19 goals

Best Rated

S. Berhalter

7.54

Club Clusters

PSV Eindhoven (2)Borussia Mönchengladbach (2)

WC Experience

Appearances11

Best Finish3rd 1930

Last WC2022

Physical Resilience

Avg Mins/Season2,240

FatigueFast recovery — young squad handles cumulative fatigue well

MiamiMODERATE

MonterreyMODERATE

Hot Climate %46%

Cooperation

Score41/100

Total Clubs23

Same-Club Pairs2

Same-League102

Average — typical international squad

H2H Matchup Predictions(47)

WinDrawLoss

Curaçao

0-1▼

53%

25%

22%

xG 1.6 – 0.9O2.5 45%BTTS 48%

Haiti

0-1▼

53%

25%

22%

xG 1.6 – 0.9O2.5 45%BTTS 47%

Sudafrica

0-1▼

53%

26%

21%

xG 1.6 – 0.9O2.5 44%BTTS 47%

Iraq

0-1▼

53%

25%

22%

xG 1.6 – 0.9O2.5 46%BTTS 47%

South Korea

0-1▼

53%

26%

22%

xG 1.6 – 0.9O2.5 45%BTTS 47%

Iran

1-0▼

52%

26%

22%

xG 1.6 – 0.9O2.5 45%BTTS 47%

Uzbekistan

0-1▼

52%

25%

23%

xG 1.5 – 0.9O2.5 44%BTTS 46%

Cape Verde Islands

1-1▼

52%

24%

xG 1.7 – 1.1O2.5 51%BTTS 53%

Egitto

1-1▼

49%

24%

27%

xG 1.7 – 1.2O2.5 55%BTTS 57%

Qatar

1-1▼

45%

25%

30%

xG 1.5 – 1.1O2.5 48%BTTS 52%

Tunisia

1-1▼

44%

26%

30%

xG 1.6 – 1.3O2.5 53%BTTS 56%

Ghana

1-1▼

43%

26%

31%

xG 1.4 – 1.2O2.5 48%BTTS 52%

Australia

1-1▼

43%

27%

30%

xG 1.4 – 1.2O2.5 48%BTTS 53%

Nuova Zelanda

1-1▼

43%

26%

31%

xG 1.5 – 1.2O2.5 50%BTTS 55%

Arabia Saudita

1-1▼

43%

26%

32%

xG 1.4 – 1.2O2.5 49%BTTS 53%

Panama

1-1▼

43%

26%

31%

xG 1.4 – 1.2O2.5 48%BTTS 52%

Messico

1-1▼

42%

25%

33%

xG 1.5 – 1.3O2.5 53%BTTS 57%

Giordania

1-1▼

42%

26%

32%

xG 1.4 – 1.1O2.5 45%BTTS 50%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

1-1▼

42%

26%

32%

xG 1.4 – 1.2O2.5 49%BTTS 52%

Algeria

1-1▼

42%

25%

33%

xG 1.5 – 1.3O2.5 54%BTTS 57%

Canada

1-1▼

41%

26%

34%

xG 1.4 – 1.3O2.5 50%BTTS 54%

Paraguay

1-1▼

41%

26%

33%

xG 1.4 – 1.2O2.5 48%BTTS 53%

RD Congo

1-1▼

41%

25%

34%

xG 1.4 – 1.3O2.5 51%BTTS 55%

Ecuador

1-1▼

40%

26%

33%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 45%BTTS 50%

Norvegia

1-1▼

39%

26%

35%

xG 1.4 – 1.3O2.5 50%BTTS 55%

Scozia

1-1▼

39%

26%

35%

xG 1.4 – 1.3O2.5 49%BTTS 53%

Colombia

1-1▼

38%

26%

35%

xG 1.3 – 1.3O2.5 47%BTTS 52%

Czech Republic

1-1▼

38%

26%

36%

xG 1.3 – 1.3O2.5 49%BTTS 53%

Ivory Coast

1-1▼

38%

26%

36%

xG 1.3 – 1.3O2.5 47%BTTS 52%

Giappone

1-1▼

38%

25%

37%

xG 1.4 – 1.4O2.5 51%BTTS 55%

Marocco

1-1▼

38%

27%

35%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 46%BTTS 51%

Svizzera

1-1▼

38%

26%

37%

xG 1.3 – 1.3O2.5 48%BTTS 52%

Austria

1-1▼

37%

26%

36%

xG 1.3 – 1.3O2.5 48%BTTS 53%

Svezia

1-1▼

37%

27%

36%

xG 1.3 – 1.3O2.5 46%BTTS 51%

Senegal

1-1▼

36%

25%

39%

xG 1.3 – 1.4O2.5 49%BTTS 53%

Uruguay

1-1▼

35%

26%

39%

xG 1.3 – 1.3O2.5 49%BTTS 53%

Croazia

1-1▼

35%

26%

39%

xG 1.3 – 1.4O2.5 48%BTTS 53%

Turchia

1-1▼

35%

27%

38%

xG 1.3 – 1.3O2.5 48%BTTS 54%

Paesi Bassi

1-1▼

35%

26%

39%

xG 1.2 – 1.4O2.5 48%BTTS 53%

Brasile

1-1▼

34%

26%

40%

xG 1.2 – 1.4O2.5 49%BTTS 53%

Belgio

1-1▼

34%

27%

39%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 47%BTTS 52%

Argentina

1-1▼

33%

26%

41%

xG 1.2 – 1.4O2.5 49%BTTS 54%

Spagna

1-1▼

32%

27%

41%

xG 1.2 – 1.4O2.5 48%BTTS 53%

Germania

1-1▼

32%

27%

41%

xG 1.2 – 1.4O2.5 48%BTTS 53%

Portogallo

1-1▼

32%

26%

42%

xG 1.2 – 1.4O2.5 49%BTTS 53%

Inghilterra

1-1▼

32%

26%

42%

xG 1.2 – 1.4O2.5 50%BTTS 54%

Francia

1-1▼

30%

26%

44%

xG 1.2 – 1.5O2.5 50%BTTS 54%

Sensitivity Analysis(51 scenarios)

Rank Distribution Across Scenarios

Heat ×0

▼1

Heat ×0.5

▼1

Heat ×1.25

▼1

Heat ×1.5

▼1

Altitude ×0

▼1

Altitude ×3

▼1

Altitude ×1.75

▼1

Travel ×1.25

▼1

Travel ×1.5

▼1

Travel ×2

▼1

Travel ×2.5

▼1

Travel ×3

▼1

Travel ×1.75

▼1

Host ×1.5

▼1

Host ×3

▼1

Mismatch t=0.15 a=0.7

▼1

Mismatch t=0.2 a=0.9

▼1

Spread 2.1

▼1

Spread 2.5

▼1

Spread 3

▼1

Penalty rand=0.7

▼1

Baseline

—

Heat ×0.75

—

Heat ×2

—

Heat ×2.5

—

Heat ×1.75

—

Altitude ×0.5

—

Altitude ×0.75

—

Altitude ×1.25

—

Altitude ×0.25

—

Travel ×0.75

—

Host ×2

—

Mismatch t=0.05 a=0.3

—

Mismatch t=0.1 a=0.5

—

Mismatch t=0.3 a=1.2

—

Spread 1.5

—

Uplift 1.15

—

Altitude ×2.5

▲1

Host ×0.5

▲1

Penalty rand=0.5

▲1

Uplift 1

▲1

Heat ×3

▲2

Heat ×0.25

▲2

Altitude ×1.5

▲2

Altitude ×2

▲2

Travel ×0

▲2

Travel ×0.5

▲2

Travel ×0.25

▲2

Host ×0

▲2

Spread 1

▲2

Penalty rand=0.3

▲2

Baseline: #6·Lower rank = stronger

baseline

1 scenarios · #6

heat

10 scenarios · #5–#8

altitude

10 scenarios · #5–#8

travel

10 scenarios · #5–#8

host

5 scenarios · #5–#8

mismatch

5 scenarios · #5–#6

spread

5 scenarios · #5–#8

penalty

3 scenarios · #5–#8

uplift

2 scenarios · #6–#7

USA

OddsFlow AI Analysis

Giocatori Stella

Probabilità Torneo

Manager & Tactical Profile

Tournament Path Forecast

Team Strength & Intelligence

H2H Matchup Predictions(47)

Sensitivity Analysis(51 scenarios)

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USA

OddsFlow AI Analysis

Giocatori Stella

Probabilità Torneo

Manager & Tactical Profile

Tournament Path Forecast

Team Strength & Intelligence

H2H Matchup Predictions(47)

Sensitivity Analysis(51 scenarios)

Ricevi Pronostici IA Gratuiti per Ogni Partita

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USA

OddsFlow AI Analysis

Giocatori Stella

Probabilità Torneo

Manager & Tactical Profile

Tournament Path Forecast

Team Strength & Intelligence

H2H Matchup Predictions(47)

Sensitivity Analysis(51 scenarios)

Ricevi Pronostici IA Gratuiti per Ogni Partita

USA

OddsFlow AI Analysis

Giocatori Stella

Probabilità Torneo

Manager & Tactical Profile

Tournament Path Forecast

Team Strength & Intelligence

H2H Matchup Predictions(47)

Sensitivity Analysis(51 scenarios)

Ricevi Pronostici IA Gratuiti per Ogni Partita