As CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers reach the halfway point, Artificial Intelligence has made a bold prediction on which countries will secure spots for the 2026 World Cup.
By Gianni Taina


By Gianni Taina
With the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup—set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching its midway point, the CONMEBOL qualifiers have heated up following the first of two October FIFA matchdays.
In this stage of qualification, certain teams like Argentina and Colombia are sitting comfortably, while others are in strong contention to grab one of the coveted spots. On the flip side, some nations are facing uphill battles, clinging to their slim hopes of qualification.
In this competitive environment, Artificial Intelligence has entered the conversation with a bold prediction. The AI tool “Copilot” was asked which South American nations are likely to qualify based on the current standings—and its response was clear.
“Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia will qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, Venezuela will secure a playoff spot.” This forecast takes into account the current standings in the South American Qualifiers.
Julian Alvarez of Argentina and teammates celebrate with the Copa America 2024 trophy after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Argentina and Chile. Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images
Based on this AI prediction, the teams expected to miss out on World Cup qualification are Paraguay, Peru, and Chile.
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These predictions are based on each team’s performance so far. However, the qualifiers are highly competitive, and anything can happen in the remaining matches,” “Copilot” added, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of the tournament.
With one match left to conclude the October Southamerican Qualifiers, these are the current standings:
Gianni Taina is a bilingual journalist, fluent in English and Spanish, specializing in soccer, the NBA, and tennis. He began his professional career in 2020 with Mundo Deportivo US, where he made his initial strides as a writer. Gianni has covered major sports events such as the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the NBA Finals, and Grand Slam tournaments like Roland Garros. His ability to report on real-time events and write under pressure has established him as a valuable member of a top-tier team of journalists. In 2024, he joined Bolavip US, where he covers a wide range of sports, including European soccer, MLS, and the NBA. Gianni earned his degree in Communication from Deportea in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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