Simulating the World Cup: Who did EA predict as wi...
Key takeaways
- Last time, they also correctly predicted Lionel Messi to win the Golden Ball award (best player).
- EA has again run hundreds of simulations on its new FC 26 World Cup game of this summer's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and they have now revealed the most repeated results.
- Elliot Anderson will almost certainly play alongside Declan Rice in England's midfield.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
While obviously not 100% scientific, EA has previously simulated the World Cup hundreds of times using its game and correctly predicted the winners of the past four World Cups (Spain in 2010, Germany in 2014, France in 2018 and Argentina in 2022). Last time, they also correctly predicted Lionel Messi to win the Golden Ball award (best player).
Could they prove similarly mystic this summer? They have certainly tried. EA has again run hundreds of simulations on its new FC 26 World Cup game of this summer's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and they have now revealed the most repeated results.
Elliot Anderson will almost certainly play alongside Declan Rice in England's midfield. Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty ImagesHe is, without a doubt, the most highly touted young player at the World Cup. Yamal will make his World Cup debut with Spain this summer, and EA predicts it will be a special six weeks for the 18-year-old winger.