World Cup math: what results does each team need to advance to the round of 32?

Thanks to the big cheeses at FIFA, the 2026 World Cup has a bunch of extra teams, extra games and, therefore, extra math. Let’s start with the simple part. There are 48 nations (rather than the ...

Spain vs. Portugal odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup Round of 16 picks from expert on 25-16 run

SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his Portugal vs. Spain best bets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match as the Round of 16 ...

The math model that predicted the last 3 World Cup winners reveals Mexico’s 2026 fate - and fans might not like it

Despite hosting matches and aiming for a historic run, Mexico is projected to suffer disappointment this summer.

I built a maths model to simulate the World Cup a million times. Find out your team’s chances

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is one of the most watched events of the international sports calendar, and fans from across the globe will be trying to predict how far their team will go. I’m a data ...