​Three AI models simulated the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, predicting outcomes all the way to the final and even hinting that one of them favors Brazil’s sixth title. The simulations begin with the Round of 32 on the left and right sides, offering predictions for each matchup. On the left side, Germany beats Paraguay, France defeats Sweden, Canada upsets South Africa, the Netherlands ousts Morocco, Portugal edges Croatia, Spain dominates Austria, the USA advances over Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Senegal upsets Belgium. On the right side, Brazil defeats Japan, Norway beats Ivory Coast, Mexico narrowly over Ecuador, England advances past DR Congo, Argentina comfortably beats Cape Verde, Egypt eliminates Australia, Switzerland tops Algeria, and Colombia overcomes Ghana.
In the Round of 16, France defeats Germany on the left as a classic encounter, the Netherlands eliminate Canada, Spain edges Portugal on penalties, the USA beats Belgium’s co-host hopes, while on the right, Brazil over Norway, England stops Mexico, Argentina sails past Egypt, and Colombia ousts Switzerland.
The quarterfinals see France down the Netherlands, Spain knock out the USA, a dramatic late winner for England over Brazil, and Argentina overcoming Colombia. In the semifinals, France defeats Spain, and Argentina gets past England, with the latter note suggesting an SEO-friendly finish.