Analyses
Articles sur les probabilités de la Coupe du Monde, et sur le fonctionnement de notre modèle.
The 2026 World Cup 48-Team Format: Opportunities, Challenges, and What It Means for Predictions
How the jump from 32 to 48 teams reshapes qualification, the group stage, and the math behind predicting a champion.
Explaining the "Best Third-Place" Rule: How the Group Stage Dynamics Will Change
Why finishing third is no longer elimination — and how cross-group rankings reshape Matchday 3 drama.
The New Round of 32: Why the Path to Glory Just Got Harder
An extra knockout round turns the World Cup into an eight-match marathon — and rewards squad depth over star power alone.
Host Nation Advantage: Climate and Time Zone Impacts in the US, Canada, and Mexico
Altitude, heat, jet lag, and diaspora crowds — the hidden variables that could decide matches across North America.