World Cup, Dec 08 (V7N) - A bold long-term prediction by artificial intelligence platform “Grok AI” has outlined the winners of the FIFA World Cup from 2026 through 2098. The algorithm-based forecast presents several surprising outcomes, drawing significant attention from football enthusiasts worldwide.

According to Grok AI, Spain will win the 2026 World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, defeating the current champions Argentina 2–1 in the final. In 2030, Brazil is predicted to claim its sixth title by beating France 3–1, avenging its 3–0 loss to the French in the 1998 final.

France is forecasted to lift the trophy in 2034, defeating Germany 2–0, while England will secure its second World Cup in 2038, narrowly defeating Brazil 1–0. The most remarkable prediction comes for 2042, when Nigeria is projected to become the first African nation to win the tournament, beating Argentina 2–1 in the final.

Germany is expected to win in 2046 by defeating Spain 3–2, while Argentina is predicted to break a 28-year drought in 2050, with a humorous note that Lionel Messi, 63, and Cristiano Ronaldo, 65, will be watching from the stands. The United States is forecasted to claim its first World Cup in 2054, defeating Mexico, and Japan is expected to become the first Asian nation to win the trophy in 2058 with a 1–0 victory over France.

Grok AI’s predictions continue with Morocco winning in 2066 as the first Arab champion, Australia in 2074, Senegal in 2082, India defeating Mexico in 2090, and India again beating Brazil on penalties in 2094. By 2098, the tournament is projected to return to Europe, with Germany claiming the title.

Whether these predictions will hold true remains to be seen, but Grok AI’s long-term forecast has already sparked widespread discussion among football fans, highlighting the growing intersection of technology and sports.

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