
EA FC's World Cup Sim Hasn't Been Wrong Since 2010
EA's football sim has now correctly called every World Cup winner for 16 straight years, from Spain's 2010 triumph to Spain's 2026 victory. Five tournaments, zero misses.
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EA's football sim has now correctly called every World Cup winner for 16 straight years, from Spain's 2010 triumph to Spain's 2026 victory. Five tournaments, zero misses.

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EA's simulation engine has now correctly called every World Cup winner since 2010. Spain's extra-time victory over Argentina on Sunday extended a streak that borders on absurd.

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