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SEN's FIFA World Cup 2026â„¢ Predictions
SEN •  June 14th, 2026 1:49 am
The FIFA World Cup 2026â„¢ is here!
The US, Canada and Mexico play host to the world's greatest tournament, with one month of football action already underway!
From winners, losers, Australia's chances and Cinderella stories, the SEN.com.au team have compiled their predictions ahead of the cup.
See our predictions below:
SEN Football talent:
Archie Thompson
Winner: Either Spain or FranceHow far will Australia go: Round of 32
SEN.com.au:
Sam Edmund
Winner: FranceRunner Up: SpainGolden Ball: Lamine YamalGolden Boot: Kylian MbappeHow far will Australia go: Round of 32Cinderella story: Curacao to get out of the group
Andrew Slevison
Winner: SpainRunner Up: PortugalGolden Ball: VitinhaGolden Boot: Mikel OyarzabalHow far will Australia go: Round of 32Cinderella story: Japan to advance to the quarters at least. World falls in love with Samurai Blue fans... again.
Emily Benammar
Winner: EnglandRunner up: BrazilGolden Ball: Harry KaneGolden Boot: Mikel OyarzabalHow far will Australia go: Knockout stage at bestCinderella story: Ecuador are on a 19-game unbeaten run with 13 clean sheets; they’re a dark horse alongside Norway
Jaiden Sciberras
Winner: SpainRunner Up: FranceGolden Ball: Erling HaalandGolden Boot: Michael OliseHow far will Australia go: Round of 32Cinderella story: Norway progress to the semi-finals
Connor Scanlon
Winner: SpainRunner Up: FranceGolden Ball: Lamine YamalGolden Boot: Kylian MbappeHow far will Australia go: Round of 32Cinderella story: New Zealand maintain their unbeaten streak in the World Cup
Nicholas Quinlan
Winner: SpainRunner up: ArgentinaGolden Ball: Lamine YamalGolden Boot: Kylian MbappeHow far will Australia go?: Round of 32 (knocked out in extra time)Cinderella story: Mexico finally break the quinto partido curse (fifth game)
Ethan Clark
Winner: SpainRunner Up: NetherlandsGolden Ball: Ousmane DembéléGolden Boot: Harry KaneHow far will Australia go: Round of 32Cinderella story: The Socceroos score more than 5 goals over the course of the tournament; the most in our WC history.
Charles Goodsir
Winner: SpainRunner up: EnglandGolden Ball: Lamine YamalGolden Boot: Kylian MbappeHow far will Australia go: Third place finish in the group, narrowly miss out on knockout stageCinderella story: Senegal make it to the final four.
