A new 2026 World Cup Supercomputer has delivered its full tournament forecast after Friday’s group-stage draw — and the results spell bad news for England, despite their flawless qualifying campaign where they won every match without conceding a single goal.
According to the projection, Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo are tipped to win the World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, handing CR7 the first World Cup title of his career.
England, meanwhile, are predicted to reach the semi-finals, where Thomas Tuchel’s men will fall agonisingly short in a showdown against Portugal.
In the Round of 16, the Supercomputer forecasts several tight clashes, including all three Home Nations progressing to the knockout stage. It predicts the following results:
• France 1–0 Germany
• Netherlands 2–1 Wales
• Brazil 1–0 Ecuador
• England 1–0 Scotland
• Spain 1–0 Colombia
• Australia 2–1 South Africa
• Argentina 3–2 Turkey
• Portugal 3–1 Switzerland
In the quarter-finals, England fans will enjoy a major highlight, with the team projected to beat Brazil 2–0. The other predicted results are:
• France 3–2 Netherlands
• Spain 2–0 Australia
• Portugal 3–2 Argentina — the final-ever meeting between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
That sets up blockbuster semi-finals: England vs. Portugal and Spain vs. France.
The Supercomputer predicts Portugal to edge England on penalties after a 2–2 draw, while Spain defeat France 1–0.
The final? A showdown between Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal and Lamine Yamal’s Spain — with Portugal coming out on top 2–1 to claim the 2026 World Cup crown.
