The 2026 FIFA World Cup is right around the corner, and ahead of the historic kickoff, the KTVU newsroom is making their predictions on who will lift the golden trophy.

The players to watch out for, the games not to miss, how to expect the unexpected. Our writers gives their views on the World Cup.

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The Cooligans are making their final predictions ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros reveal their picks for World Cup winner, Golden Boot, biggest disappointment and more before welcoming an incredible lineup of guests.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup finally gets underway this week, and you can follow all of the latest breaking news before Thursday’s opening group-stage game with The Athletic. We’d also love to hear from you before Mexico vs South Africa at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday. Get in touch by emailing [email protected].

Martin Green, who finished the Champions League on an 18-8 roll, reveals his best bets for Curacao vs. Germany in a World Cup 2026 match on Sunday

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Not Argentina, France or Brazil. A German economist who predicted the last three winners has made a bold FIFA World Cup 2026 prediction.