ESP 16%
FRA 12%
ARG 12%
BRA 11%
ENG 10%Areas of focus
Recent work by Zach
Favourites in Trouble: 2026's Biggest Underachievers
Germany and the Netherlands crashed out in the last 32 and Brazil fell in the last 16: here are the World Cup 2026 favourites who badly underachieved.
Argentina 2026: Inside Messi's Charge to the Final
Argentina reached the World Cup 2026 final on Messi's eight goals, edging Cape Verde, Egypt, Switzerland and England. How far can the holders go?
Fair Play Award 2026: Colombia the Clean Value Pick
Colombia are our World Cup 2026 Fair Play Award pick: an organised, low-foul side that reached the last 16 on a clean record. Here is the model and how to trade it.
Messi vs Ronaldo Goals: 8 Games to 5 Won It
The Messi vs Ronaldo goals market was settled by route, not finishing: Messi's 8 goals over Argentina's run to the final buried Ronaldo's short Portugal exit.
World Cup 2026 Knockouts: The Top Seeds Held Firm
The 2026 World Cup knockouts mixed chaos and order: the four top FIFA-ranked teams all reached the semis, and Spain met Argentina in a goalless final.
Norway 2026: Haaland's Goals and a Quarter-Final Wall
Norway's World Cup 2026 ended in the quarter-finals, but not before Erling Haaland's seven goals and a stunning win over Brazil lit their finest run in years.
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