Spain have emerged as the leading favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to predictions released by Opta’s SuperComputer.
The European champions have been in impressive form in recent years, and many football analysts believe they have what it takes to add the World Cup trophy to their growing list of achievements.
Spain will begin their campaign in Group H, where they are set to face Cape Verde, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in the group stage.
Based on thousands of tournament simulations, Opta’s SuperComputer gives Spain the highest chance of becoming world champions, placing them ahead of every other nation in the competition.
France are ranked as the second-most likely team to lift the trophy, while England complete the top three favourites. The Three Lions will be hoping to end their long wait for World Cup success, having last won the tournament in 1966.
With several top nations arriving in strong form, fans are expecting one of the most competitive World Cups in recent history.
The tournament gets underway on Thursday night, with co-host nation Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.