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FIFA World Cup 2026 Final (MetLife Stadium, July 19): Level after 90 minutes – match decided in extra time or penalty shootout

Hit ✦ AI-generated prediction Published on 13. July 2026 · Predicted for 19. July 2026 · Based on: Statistical Pattern
Probability
37%

Five of the last ten World Cup finals (2006–2022) were decided in extra time or on penalties (~50%). Most likely final by Polymarket data: Argentina vs Spain (both defensively strong). Polymarket implies France at ~40% to win the WC (as of ~July 9, 2026); a France final against Argentina would also be closely contested. Spain–Argentina head-to-heads are historically low-scoring and tight. The open platform prediction '≥3 goals in the final (incl. ET)' is consistent with this scenario. No direct Polymarket equivalent for ET/shootout.

Data basis for this prediction
  • WC-Final-Historik 1986–2022: 5 von 10 Finalen in Verlängerung/Elfmeterschießen (FIFA / Wikipedia)
  • Polymarket WM-Winner: Frankreich ~40 %, Argentinien 18 %, Spanien 17 %, England 16 % (defirate.com / polymarket.com, Stand ca. 09.07.2026)
  • WM 2026 Finale: 19. Juli, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford NJ (FIFA / ESPN / worldcuppass.com)
  • WM 2026 Halbfinals: Frankreich–Spanien 14. Juli Dallas; England–Argentinien 15. Juli Atlanta (olympics.com, 2026)
Verdict: Hit
Die Vorhersage trat vollständig ein: Im WM-Finale 2026 (Spanien vs. Argentinien, MetLife Stadium, 19. Juli) stand es nach 90 Minuten 0:0. Die Entscheidung fiel in der Verlängerung durch ein Tor von Ferran Torres in der 106. Minute (Endstand 1:0 für Spanien). Auch das vorhergesagte Finalpaarung Spanien–Argentinien erwies sich als korrekt. Quellen: Wikipedia (2026 FIFA World Cup final), ESPN Scoreboard 20260719, sportnews.bz.
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