Before the first ball was kicked, Bet9ja used Simulate 2.0 to predict how the 2026 World Cup would unfold.
From the group stage through to the final, the tournament was simulated 10,000 times to identify the teams most likely to progress, the potential knockout match-ups and, ultimately, the nation that would lift the trophy.
Now that the tournament is over, it is time to see how those predictions performed.
The headline result? Bet9ja Simulate correctly predicted Spain to win the World Cup!
Nine Group Winners Predicted Correctly
The first challenge was forecasting which nations would finish top of each of the 12 World Cup groups.
Bet9ja correctly predicted nine of the 12 group winners, producing a success rate of 75%. Two of the wrong choices also still qualified in second, with the only country we predicted that didn’t go through was Turkiye.
With an expanded tournament featuring 48 teams, predicting the group stage was never going to be straightforward. However, the simulation successfully identified most of the nations that would take control of their sections and secure a favourable route into the knockout rounds.
Six Quarter-Finalists Correctly Predicted
The predictions remained strong once the tournament reached the knockout stage.
Bet9ja correctly identified six of the eight quarter-finalists, another success rate of 75%.
That included correctly predicting two of the quarter-final results:
- France to beat Morocco
- Spain to beat Belgium
Both European nations advanced as predicted, keeping their hopes of winning the tournament alive.
Every Semi-Finalist Predicted
The most impressive result came in the semi-finals.
Bet9ja correctly predicted all four teams that would reach the final four, achieving a perfect 100% record, which would have been over 50.00 odds at the start of the tournament!
The simulation forecast the exact semi-final line-up:
- Spain vs France
- England vs Argentina
With four major football nations remaining, the tournament was set for two huge semi-final clashes. Bet9ja’s prediction had correctly mapped out both sides of the draw.
Spain Predicted to Become World Champions
Most importantly, Bet9ja correctly predicted the eventual winner.
Spain were backed to go all the way before the tournament began, and they delivered by lifting the World Cup trophy.
From predicting 75% of the group winners and quarter-finalists to identifying every semi-finalist, the Simulate 2.0 forecast produced an impressive overview of how the competition would unfold.
It finished with the biggest prediction of all: Spain as world champions.
What Is Simulate 2.0?
Simulate 2.0 is the enhanced version of Bet9ja’s innovative feature that allows you to bet on what you want, when you want and receive your results in seconds.
Simply add your selections and switch any available football or basketball event in the lobby to Simulate 2.0. Your games will then be settled within seconds, even faster than with the original Simulate feature.
It is designed for bettors who want fast action without waiting for the real matches to begin or finish.
How to Use Simulate 2.0
- Log in to your Bet9ja account.
- Add football or basketball events from the lobby to your betslip.
- Open your betslip once you have added your selections.
- Toggle to SIMULATE 2.0 in the top-right corner.
- Enter your stake.
- Add up to 15 selections in one click.
- Place your bet and receive the results within seconds.
Do Not Wait – Simulate Now
Simulate 2.0 is faster, more dynamic and built for players who want the action immediately.
It offers a wide range of betting options on real teams and matches, with instant outcomes and the ability to place up to 15 selections in a single bet.
The World Cup may be over, but you do not have to wait for the next match to experience the excitement.
Log in to Bet9ja today, try Simulate 2.0 and enjoy the thrill of instant betting. Bet Here!
For more information on how to play Simulate, click here.
