11.06.2026 15:40
Economist Joachim Klement, who correctly predicted the last three World Cup champions, has forecast that the Netherlands will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Netherlands, having reached the final three times before, aims for its first world championship title.
The countdown for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, has ended. Before the tournament, football authorities cite Spain, France, England, Germany, and Argentina as favorites, while a striking prediction came from Joachim Klement.
CORRECTLY PREDICTED THE LAST 3 CHAMPIONS
Economist and mathematician Joachim Klement made a name for himself with his predictions before previous World Cups. Klement had predicted that Germany would win in 2014, France in 2018, and Argentina in 2022, and his predictions came true.
THIS TIME HE SAID THE NETHERLANDS
Klement, known for the data models he uses in football analysis, pointed to the Netherlands as the surprise champion candidate for the 2026 World Cup. In contrast to the countries many experts see as favorites, Klement's prediction highlighting the Netherlands drew attention.
HAS NEVER WON IN ITS HISTORY
The Netherlands, one of the most important countries in world football, has reached the World Cup final three times before but has never won the trophy. The Oranje lost to West Germany in 1974, Argentina in 1978, and Spain in 2010 in the finals.
NOT AMONG THE FAVORITES
Before the 2026 World Cup, Spain, France, England, Germany, and Argentina are shown as the strongest candidates. Although the Netherlands remains in the background in many evaluations, Joachim Klement's data model sees the Oranje at the top.