EA Sports FC has once again correctly predicted the winner of the FIFA World Cup, extending its winning streak to five consecutive tournaments. The latest prediction came true on July 19, 2026, when Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final, thanks to an extra-time goal from Ferran Torres.
Simulation Process and Prediction
Before the tournament, EA Sports ran a simulation of every group stage match in EA Sports FC 26, followed by simulations of the knockout rounds based on those outcomes. On June 6, 2026, days before the tournament began on June 11, the EA Sports FC account on X predicted Spain would win the World Cup.
This marks Spain's second World Cup title, following their victory in 2010. For EA, the streak began with Spain's win in 2010, continued with Germany in 2014, France in 2018, Argentina in 2022, and now Spain again in 2026.
EA's Celebration and Previous Predictions
In a post on X, the EA Sports FC account celebrated the achievement: 'We called it. You played it. Spain made it a reality. Five predictions in a row, and Spain lifted the trophy 11 million+ times across EA Sports FC 26 and EA Sports FC Mobile. Congratulations on your second star.'
EA also has a winning streak in American football predictions; earlier in 2026, the publisher correctly predicted the Super Bowl winner for the third consecutive time via Madden, though its history before that is patchy.
Significance of the World Cup Prediction
The World Cup prediction is considered more impressive than the Super Bowl prediction because it involves simulating the entire tournament with 48 teams, not just the final. The margin for error is significantly higher.
The prediction streak began when the game was still called FIFA, but the franchise rebranded to EA Sports FC after FIFA demanded $1 billion to renew the licensing agreement. As a result, EA no longer has the rights to use the World Cup name and instead uses an off-brand mode called 'The World's Game.'
Upcoming EA Sports FC 27
EA is expected to unveil EA Sports FC 27 soon. According to leaks, the next installment will launch on September 25, 2026, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
