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Read Article 2026 World Cup winner predictions - Every remaining nation ranked by probability [Quarterfinals]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Reviewed by Jason Bevilacqua
Accurately ranking the chances of all 48 countries taking part in the 2026 World Cup requires far more than just "expert opinion." That's where Dimers' data comes in.
As the 2026 World Cup in North America moves through the high-stakes knockout stages, we've already witnessed a tournament unlike any that came before. With the expanded 48-team group stage officially wrapped up, 40 nations have already flown home, and the intense, win-or-go-home Quarterfinals are now officially underway.
Following yesterday's wins from Argentina and Switzerland, only eight nations remain in the running for global supremacy.
Inside the Dimers predictive model: Understanding the rankings
This is where Dimers’ proprietary soccer modeling technology comes in. Refined over nearly a decade and battle-tested through the unique data traps of the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, our guide for 2026 World Cup bettors completely ignores historical prestige and jersey sales. We look strictly at live, objective probability.
At the very top of the board, a select group of powerhouse nations has broken away from the pack, separating themselves with double-digit probabilities. While reigning champions Argentina and traditional titans Brazil, Spain, France, and England all remain firmly in the mix, as things stand within our World Cup Futures, our model has officially crowned a new, lone mathematical favorite to take home the trophy in 2026.
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Updated rankings: Every nations' chances of winning the 2026 World Cup
Haiti (eliminated)
Turkey (eliminated)
Tunisia (eliminated)
Jordan (eliminated)
Panama (eliminated)
Uzbekistan (eliminated)
Qatar (eliminated)
Czechia (eliminated)
Curacao (eliminated)
Scotland (eliminated)
New Zealand (eliminated)
Iraq (eliminated)
Saudi Arabia (eliminated)
Iran (eliminated)
South Korea (eliminated)
Uruguay (eliminated)
South Africa (eliminated)
Japan (eliminated)
Germany (eliminated)
Netherlands (eliminated)
Côte d'Ivoire (eliminated)
Sweden (eliminated)
Ecuador (eliminated)
Bosnia and Herzegovina (eliminated)
Congo DR (eliminated)
Senegal (eliminated)
Austria (eliminated)
Croatia (eliminated)
Algeria (eliminated)
Cabo Verde (eliminated)
Ghana (eliminated)
Australia (eliminated)
Canada (eliminated)
Paraguay (eliminated)
Brazil (eliminated)
Mexico (eliminated)
Portugal (eliminated)
USA (eliminated)
Egypt (eliminated)
Colombia (eliminated)
Ranked: Who will win the World Cup 2026?
8. Switzerland (2.6%)
7. Norway (2.7%)
6. Belgium (3.2%)
5. Morocco (3.5%)
4. England (17.4%)
3. Argentina (19.4%)
2. Spain (25.5%)
1. France (25.8%)
To give you the most accurate and helpful information, this article has been reviewed and edited by Jason Bevilacqua through our fact-checking process.
Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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