Emma and Thomas kick off the World Cup 2026 preview with AI-powered predictions from eight leading models, revealing a strong consensus for Spain as tournament favorites and a lone vote for France. They break down group storylines, highlight dark horses like Senegal, Morocco, and Norway, and discuss how the expanded 48-team format could lead to major surprises. Get expert analysis on which teams the world’s smartest AIs are backing just days before the action begins.

Emma and Thomas kick off OneSeventyNine with a preview of the 2026 World Cup, breaking down AI-powered predictions for the tournament’s favorites and opening matches. They discuss why seven out of eight top AI models pick Spain as the team to beat, debate France and England’s chances, and highlight dark horses like Norway and the USA. Plus, they analyze the impact of the expanded format and home advantage for North American teams.