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If the 2026 FIFA World Cup were played not once but 100,000 times, who would lift the trophy most often? That's the question Sportradar put to an AI simulation engine, which ran the entire 48-team tournament across one hundred thousand universes. Sportradar is a sports technology company that provides real-time sports data and stats to media companies, betting services and professional leagues. The results of the simulation reveal the favorites, the dark horses worth backing to advance, and how the host nations performed. Let's take a look: This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. There were no surprises when it came to which teams won each of the 12 groups in the sims, as all the betting favorites had the highest probability of winning their respective groups and did so at least 40% of the time. There were some surprises, however, when it came to group runners-up. For instance, in Group A, South Korea has qualified for the last 11 World Cups but finished behind Czechiaa team that hasn't participated in a World Cup in 20 years. Similarly, in Group B, Canada, which is 0-0-6 (W-D-L) all-time at the World Cup, finished ahead of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the team that knocked Italy out of this year's tournament. Below are the eight third-place teams that had the highest probability of making the knockout stage based on the sims. Three African teams are expected to be in this group, along with two European teams, two Asian teams, and one South American squad. France vs. Spain was the most common matchup in the final, occurring nearly 7,000 times (7%); both teams won the tournament 16% of the time. Brazil vs. Spain was the second-most common matchup in the final, occurring nearly 5,000 times (5%); Brazil won the tournament 10% of the time. England vs. Portugal was the "least common" final matchup, occurring 2,494 times (2.5%). The usual suspects won the tournament the most, as Spain, France, England, Brazil, and Argentina won the title a combined 63,000 times out of the 100,000 sims. Portugal won the tournament in 8,000 simulations, which was the highest total of any team without a title. There were also only 5,443 simulations (5.4%) in which a team outside of Europe or South America won the tournament; Japan had the most instances of winning under these parameters at 1,415 (1.4%). The U.S. reached the semifinal in 9,794 simulations (9.8%) and the final in 3,913 (3.9%); there were also 1,297 simulations (1.3%) in which the U.S. won the title. Mexico reached the semifinal in 7,272 simulations (7.3%) and the final in 2,555 (2.6%); there were also 936 simulations (0.9%) in which Mexico won the title. Canada reached the semifinal in 4,174 simulations (4.2%) and the final in 1,158 (1.2%); there were no simulations in which Canada won the title. Kylian Mbapp scored the most goals in more than 13,000 simulations (13%). Harry Kane won the Golden Boot the second-most times, doing so in 12,000 simulations (12%). The number of goals required to win the award is expected to be eight; the winner scored eight goals in 26,000 simulations while scoring seven came in second at 22,000.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 6: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium on June 6, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)Getty ImagesShohei Ohtani did not have a great outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 10. In fact, he stumbled a bit in his bid for his 7th win.Shohei Ohtani is human, after all.The total dominance of Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Shohei Ohtani on the mound this season has been almost unbelievable.Until he faced a determined Pittsburgh Pirates team on June 10, in Pittsburgh.Ohtani has proven he is, indeed, human.Ohtani entered the Pittsburgh game with a 6-2 record in 10 starts for the Dodgers.Ohtani had a minuscule 0.74 ERA, and 0.78 WHIP in his 61 innings pitched.Ohtani had struck out an average of 9.9 hitters per nine innings, while walking only 1.7 batters per nine.Ohtani had been in total control all season on the mound.SAN DIEGO, CA - MAY 20: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers takes the sign from the catcher during the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ryan Levy/MLB Photos via Getty Images)MLB Photos via Getty ImagesIn his June 3 start against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, Ohtani had the Diamondbacks players totally off-balanced. He changed the eye levels of the hitters, and threw six innings of two hit baseball. He struck out six, and walked one.In the game against Arizona, Ohtani threw 89 pitches, with 58 of them for strikes.Fast forward to the June 10 game, and Ohtani had a much different outing.The Pirates scored four runs, on six hits, and three walks in 6.2 innings against Shohei on June 10, in contrast to his superb Phoenix outing.Ohtani threw 102 pitches, with 61 of them strikes.One of the hits was a home run by right fielder Tyler Callahan. It was only the second homer yielded by Ohtani all season.Ohtani saw his earned run average climb to 1.06, and his WHIP rose to 0.84 after the Pirates seemed to have their way with his offerings.When Ohtani left the game, the Dodgers had a lead.Ohtani did not get a decision in the game, as the Pirates went on to defeat Los Angels by a final score of 9-8, as they rallied for three runs in the seventh inning, and five more in the eighth.In the five starts prior to Ohtanis start against the Pirates, he yielded a total of three runs. Thats three runs in five starts. In three games, he yielded no runs. He lost a game against the Houston Astros May 5, by a score of 2-1.He defeated the San Francisco Giants May 13, 4-0.He defeated the San Diego Padres May 20, 4-0.He defeated the Colorado Rockies May 27, 4-1.He defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks June 3, 7-0.Then on Wednesday, June 10, Ohtani got the no decision in the Dodgers 9-8 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after a pitch during the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThere wasnt anything wrong with Ohtanis offense in the Pirates game.He hit his 12th homer of the season in the 9th inning. It was a two-run blast off lefty Gregory Soto. He also singled, scored a run, and had two RBIs for the evening.Ohtanis home run in the 9th inning made the score Pittsburgh 9, Los Angeles 8. Thats how the game ended.Conclusions Regarding Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtanis Game Against Pittsburgh:One should not make more of the Ohtani outing against the Pirates than it was.The game wasnt his best on the mound.It showed that even Shohei Ohtani can have an outing that doesnt quite meet his norm.He did, however, have two hits, including a two-run homer and single in the game.There remains little doubt in this old scouts mind that Shohei Ohtani remains the best baseball player on the planet. Ever.This article was originally published on Forbes.com