EA Sports FC 26 has released its simulation forecast for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, predicting that Spain will emerge as the tournament champions. The competition, set to take place across Mexico, the United States, and Canada this June and July, received a full simulation treatment by EA Sports, which processed every group stage match and knockout round to arrive at this conclusion.
Known for its dedication to realistic sports simulations, EA Sports has built a reputation for accurately reflecting real-world outcomes in its video games. The company’s expertise extends from its long-standing Madden NFL Super Bowl simulations to now including the prestigious World Cup soccer tournament, highlighting the evolving scope of its predictive capabilities.
In this latest forecast, Spain is projected to claim their second World Cup title, continuing a pattern of precise predictions from EA Sports. Over the past four World Cups, their simulations have correctly identified the eventual winners: Spain in 2010, Germany in 2014, France in 2018, and Argentina in 2022. The anticipation now centers on whether EA Sports can extend this streak with a fifth consecutive accurate prediction.
Simulation Without Official World Cup Licensing
Interestingly, this detailed simulation does not explicitly reference the World Cup name. This omission is a consequence of the 2022 separation between EA Sports and FIFA, which ended their licensing agreement. Despite this split, EA Sports has continued to produce simulations that encompass global football competitions, adapting their branding and presentation accordingly.
As the 2026 tournament approaches, the simulation results add an intriguing layer of anticipation for fans worldwide, offering a data-driven glimpse into possible outcomes. While the real matches will ultimately decide the champion, EA Sports’ predictive model remains a noteworthy element of the event’s unfolding narrative.