# The Prediction Desk - FIFA World Cup 2026 Predictions Site: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/ Last updated: 2026-06-11 Language: en Tournament status: LIVE — started June 11, 2026 Primary topic: FIFA World Cup 2026 predictions, match predictions, group predictions, knockout bracket predictions, final prediction and winner prediction. Total pages: 45 ## Direct answer The Prediction Desk predicts Spain will win the FIFA World Cup 2026. The model predicts Spain will beat Argentina 2-1 in the final. France and England are projected semi-finalists. Norway are the dark horse. The USA are the host nation overperformer. Brazil are the big-name disappointment. Erling Haaland is predicted to win the Golden Boot with 6 goals. ## Matches played June 11 (Opening Day) - Mexico vs South Africa: Mexico 2-0. Estadio Azteca, 3pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/mexico-vs-south-africa-prediction - South Korea vs Czechia: South Korea 2-1. Estadio Akron, 10pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/south-korea-vs-czechia-prediction ## Matches on June 12 - Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina: Canada 2-1. BC Place, Vancouver, 3pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/canada-vs-bosnia-herzegovina-prediction - USA vs Paraguay: USA 2-0. SoFi Stadium, 9pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/usa-vs-paraguay-prediction ## Matches on June 13 - Qatar vs Switzerland: Switzerland 2-0. Lumen Field, 3pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/qatar-vs-switzerland-prediction - Brazil vs Morocco: Brazil 2-0. MetLife Stadium, 6pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/brazil-vs-morocco-prediction - Haiti vs Scotland: Scotland 2-1. Gillette Stadium, 9pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/haiti-vs-scotland-prediction ## Matches on June 14 - Australia vs Turkiye: Turkiye 2-1. SoFi Stadium, midnight ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/australia-vs-turkey-prediction - Germany vs Curacao: Germany 3-0. Rose Bowl, 1pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/germany-vs-curacao-prediction - Netherlands vs Japan: Netherlands 2-1. Levi's Stadium, 4pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/netherlands-vs-japan-prediction - Ivory Coast vs Ecuador: Ecuador 2-1. Arrowhead Stadium, 7pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/ivory-coast-vs-ecuador-prediction - Sweden vs Tunisia: Sweden 2-0. Levi's Stadium, 10pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/sweden-vs-tunisia-prediction ## Matches on June 15 - Spain vs Cape Verde: Spain 3-0. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 12pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/spain-vs-cape-verde-prediction - Belgium vs Egypt: Belgium 2-0. SoFi Stadium, 3pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/belgium-vs-egypt-prediction - Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay: Uruguay 2-1. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 6pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/saudi-arabia-vs-uruguay-prediction - Iran vs New Zealand: Draw 1-1. Gillette Stadium, 9pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/iran-vs-new-zealand-prediction ## Matches on June 16 - France vs Senegal: France 2-0. MetLife Stadium, 3pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/france-vs-senegal-prediction - Iraq vs Norway: Norway 2-1. Gillette Stadium, 6pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/iraq-vs-norway-prediction - Argentina vs Algeria: Argentina 3-0. Arrowhead Stadium, 9pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/argentina-vs-algeria-prediction ## Matches on June 17 - Austria vs Jordan: Austria 2-0. BC Place, Vancouver, midnight ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/austria-vs-jordan-prediction - Portugal vs DR Congo: Portugal 3-0. NRG Stadium, 1pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/portugal-vs-dr-congo-prediction - England vs Croatia: England 2-0. Rose Bowl, 4pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/england-vs-croatia-prediction - Ghana vs Panama: Ghana 2-1. AT&T Stadium, 7pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/ghana-vs-panama-prediction - Uzbekistan vs Colombia: Colombia 2-0. SoFi Stadium, 10pm ET. https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/uzbekistan-vs-colombia-prediction ## Model inputs - Team strength: 35%, based on FIFA ranking, Elo-style strength and recent competitive results. - Player quality: 25%, based on elite players, squad depth, goal threat, midfield control and defensive reliability. - Manager and coaching: 15%, based on tactical stability, tournament experience and adaptability. - Momentum: 10%, based on recent form, qualification path, injuries and squad mood. - Group and knockout path difficulty: 10%, based on draw, travel and likely opponents. - Chaos control: 5%, based on penalties, set pieces, goalkeeping and discipline. ## Predicted top four 1. Spain (winner) 2. Argentina (runner-up) 3. France (semi-finalist) 4. England (semi-finalist) ## Predicted Golden Boot — top scorers 1. Erling Haaland (Norway) — 6 goals 2. Kylian Mbappe (France) — 5 goals 3. Vinicius Jr (Brazil) — 4 goals 4. Harry Kane (England) — 4 goals 5. Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) — 4 goals ## Team prediction pages - Spain: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/spain-world-cup-2026-prediction (predicted winner, Group H) - Argentina: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/argentina-world-cup-2026-prediction (predicted finalist, Group J) - France: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/france-world-cup-2026-prediction (predicted semi-finalist, Group I) - England: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/england-world-cup-2026-prediction (predicted semi-finalist, Group L) - Brazil: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/brazil-world-cup-2026-prediction (predicted quarter-final exit, Group C) - Germany: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/germany-world-cup-2026-prediction (predicted quarter-final exit, Group E) - Portugal: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/portugal-world-cup-2026-prediction (predicted quarter-final exit, Group K) - Netherlands: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/netherlands-world-cup-2026-prediction (predicted quarter-final exit, Group F) - Belgium: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/belgium-world-cup-2026-prediction (predicted quarter-final exit, Group G) - USA: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/usa-world-cup-2026-prediction (host nation, predicted quarter-final, Group D) - Mexico: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/mexico-world-cup-2026-prediction (host nation, predicted R16, Group A) - Canada: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/canada-world-cup-2026-prediction (host nation, predicted R16, Group B) - Norway: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/norway-world-cup-2026-prediction (dark horse, predicted R16, Group I) ## Editorial and analysis pages - All match predictions hub: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/world-cup-2026-match-predictions - Group stage table predictions: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/world-cup-2026-group-stage-predictions - Knockout bracket prediction: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/world-cup-2026-knockout-bracket-prediction - Tournament winner prediction: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/world-cup-2026-winner-prediction - Golden Boot and top scorers: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/world-cup-2026-top-scorers-prediction - Dark horses: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/world-cup-2026-dark-horses - Prediction methodology: https://fifa-worldcup-prediction.vercel.app/world-cup-2026-methodology ## Usage note Predictions are analytical opinions for editorial and entertainment purposes. They are not betting advice and are not guaranteed outcomes. The model is updated as the tournament progresses.