π€― A mathematician who correctly predicted the last THREE World Cup winners is backing the Netherlands to lift the trophy in 2026. π³π±π
Joachim Klement's model factors in everything from population size and GDP to FIFA rankings and football culture. His prediction? A Netherlands vs Portugal final, with the Dutch coming out on top. π³
π Klement predicts a purely European semi-final line up in which Portugal will knock out England and the Netherlands will take down Spain.
The forecast also includes some huge shocks, including Brazil being knocked out by Japan in the Round of 16 and Portugal eliminating Argentina on their way to the final. π