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Life & fun · July 15, 2026

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For 10 World Cups, my model's 2 favorites had the champion every time

For 10 World Cups, my model's 2 favorites had the champion every time launched on July 15, 2026 with 39 votes, #659 of 24,623 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

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This software analyzes World Cup prediction models that have successfully identified the tournament champion within their top two favorites across ten consecutive competitions. Built for soccer analytics enthusiasts and betting researchers, it uses historical World Cup data to validate predictive accuracy. The tool stands out by demonstrating a consistent track record of champion identification over a significant time span, making it useful for those studying sports forecasting methodologies and historical tournament patterns.

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