The World Cup kicks off on June 11. The opening match will be between Mexico and South Africa. The analytical portal Opta has assessed the national teams’ chances of winning the tournament and named the main favorite of the World Cup. According to the supercomputer, Spain has the best chance.
The main competitors of the Spanish team will be the national teams of France and England, and the top five contenders also include Argentina and Portugal.
The main favorites to win the 2026 World Cup according to Opta Analyst:
- Spain – 16.42%
- France – 12.92%
- England – 10.79%
- Argentina – 10.38%
- Portugal – 6.94%.
The 23rd FIFA World Cup will be held in three countries (Mexico, the United States, and Canada) from June 11 to July 19.