FIFA World Cup 2026 Prediction: A World Cup prediction model created by investment strategist Joachim Klement has correctly picked Germany in 2014, France in 2018 and Argentina in 2022. Now, ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, the same model has made another bold prediction. The forecast is attracting global attention because its creator built it to show how unreliable prediction models can be.

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Investment bank economist Joachim Klement predicted three World Cup winners in a row. His new model forecasts the Socceroos’ progress - and the impact on markets.