WC2026Sim is an independent project designed to explore possible outcomes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup using probability-based simulations. It combines international team rankings with custom models to visualize tournament dynamics.
No. WC2026Sim is not affiliated with FIFA or any national federation. It uses publicly available data and independent modeling for educational and exploratory purposes.
The project is based on the FIFA Men's World Ranking as a reference point. Rankings are updated when new FIFA data is released.
No. Strength ratings used in simulations are derived values designed to produce realistic relative probabilities. They are not official FIFA metrics.
Each team is represented as a dynamic entity whose size reflects its relative strength. Interactions between teams follow probabilistic rules, allowing stronger teams to absorb weaker ones over repeated simulation runs.
No. Results illustrate probability distributions across many simulated outcomes. They are not predictions of actual match results or tournament winners.
Rankings and team data are updated following official FIFA ranking releases or when significant qualification changes occur.
Yes. The simulation is designed to reflect the current list of qualified and playoff-eligible teams for the 48-team World Cup format.
See the full FIFA World Ranking 2026 or try the World Cup Bubble Simulation.