As the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its final stage, four football powerhouses—Argentina, France, Spain, and England—have secured their places in the semifinals. France will face Spain in the first semifinal, while defending champion Argentina will meet England in the second. Data analytics firm Opta has released a mathematical forecast using its supercomputer to predict the outcomes of the semifinals and the eventual champion.

According to Opta’s analysis, England holds a slight edge over Argentina with a 50.96% chance of reaching the final, compared to Argentina’s 49.04%. France is favored to beat Spain with a 57.70% probability. In the overall title race, France leads with a 34.05% chance of winning the championship, followed by Spain at 23.45%, England at 21.94%, and Argentina at 20.55%. Despite being the defending champion, Argentina ranks fourth in the title predictions.

The report notes that football remains unpredictable, and on-field results may defy statistical expectations as the tournament approaches its conclusion.