3 out of 3. That’s what Joachim Klement has on his record: Germany in 2014, France in 2018, Argentina in 2022.
Every time there’s a World Cup, this German strategist from investment bank Panmure Liberum brings out his model and predicts the champion before the tournament starts.
For 2026, his algorithm, which combines GDP per capita, population, FIFA ranking, the country’s average temperature, and even the advantage of being the host, points to the Netherlands 🇳🇱 as the new world champion.
The Oranje would defeat Portugal in the final. Neither Spain, nor France, nor Argentina make it to the final stage in his projection.
Klement himself clarifies that his model only explains 55% of performance — the remaining 45% is pure luck. But the numbers don’t lie: 3 correct predictions in a row is a record no football expert can match. 🔮⚽