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AI models split on 2026 World Cup winner, Spain gets 4 votes and Argentina 3

A test asking seven AI models to predict the winner of the 2026 World Cup produced split results, with four selecting Spain and three backing Argentina. All models ranked Spain, Argentina and France among the top teams, but differed on the champion. The experiment used the same 48-team field, 12 groups and full bracket. Differences largely reflected which data each model prioritised, such as Elo ratings or FIFA rankings and past results.