Spain defeats Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final (MetLife Stadium, July 19)
Hit
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Published on 11. July 2026
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Predicted for 19. July 2026
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Based on: Speculative
Polymarket shows Spain at 21% and France at 37% to win the tournament (as of July 10). Since existing Cassandra predictions already foresee the France–Norway 3rd-place match on July 18 — implying France is eliminated in the SF — the final is most likely Spain vs. Argentina (Fox Sports: Spain +300, Argentina +420). In a direct final, Spain's win probability rises to ~62%: unbeaten in 36 games since March 2024 (ESPN), with Lamine Yamal in top form. An existing Cassandra prediction awards Yamal the Golden Ball — implying a Spanish title.
Data basis for this prediction
- Polymarket WM-Gewinner-Markt: Spanien 21 %, Frankreich 37 % (Stand 10.07.2026)
- Fox Sports: Spanien +300, Frankreich +134, Argentinien +420 (Stand 10.07.2026)
- ESPN: Spanien seit März 2024 in 36 Spielen ungeschlagen (09.07.2026)
- Cassandra.news interne Prognose: Frankreich schlägt Norwegen im Spiel um Platz 3 (18.07.2026)
Verdict: Hit
Die Vorhersage trat exakt ein: Spanien besiegte Argentinien am 19. Juli 2026 im WM-Finale im MetLife Stadium mit 1:0 n.V. (Tor: Ferran Torres, 106. Minute). Spanien gewann damit seinen zweiten WM-Titel. Quellen: FIFA.com (https://www.fifa.com/en/match-centre/match/17/285023/289292/400021543), NPR (https://www.npr.org/2026/07/19/nx-s1-5899071/2026-world-cup-fifa-argentina-spain-final-championship), Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_final).
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