Who wins the 2026 World Cup? Probably Spain.

Elo, part 2c: ten million simulations, 48 teams, three host nations

FIFA is a mafia. Now let’s watch football.

Let’s not beat about the bush: FIFA is a mafia, their Peace Prize a disgrace and a host country so hostile towards the expected guests from all over the world not worthy of that honour. But as soon as the whistle sounds later today and the first ball is kicked, none of this matters anymore and football (or soccer in freedom units) rules everything. ⚽️

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