John: Colombia could win the 2026 World Cup (dark-horse pick) (2026)
prediction · status: due 2026; outcome not yet known · last event: predicted (2026-06-09) · owner: John
Before the 2026 World Cup, in June 2026, John named Colombia, with players like Luis Díaz and a creative midfield, as his dark-horse pick to win the tournament.
About: Colombia, Luis Díaz, FIFA World Cup
| date | event | what | video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | predicted | Colombia is John's dark-horse pick to win the World Cup, with electrifying players like Luis Díaz and a creative midfield. | Your 1-Sentence Guide to EVERY TEAM in the 2026 World Cup 00:06:49 |
What is said about it
5 statements, by date (the events above are the turns of the thread; these are the details).
- 2026-06-09 · Your 1-Sentence Guide to EVERY TEAM in the 2026 World Cup — John: Five-time winners Brazil are a favourite of John's because the country has supported his books, and could go far with lower expectations for once. (playful) — 00:07:18
- 2026-06-09 · Your 1-Sentence Guide to EVERY TEAM in the 2026 World Cup — John: England won in 1966 and not since; they have the players this year (2026) but must overcome the weight of expectation. — 00:07:18
- 2026-06-09 · Your 1-Sentence Guide to EVERY TEAM in the 2026 World Cup — John: Holders Argentina, Lionel Messi's team, will believe they can win again, not least through their defense and extraordinary goalkeeper. — 00:07:18
- 2026-06-09 · Your 1-Sentence Guide to EVERY TEAM in the 2026 World Cup — John: Kylian Mbappé will get the headlines, but France are stacked in every position, and anything short of the final will disappoint them. — 00:07:47
- 2026-06-09 · Your 1-Sentence Guide to EVERY TEAM in the 2026 World Cup — John: Spain have rhythmic football and a deep talent pool including 18-year-old Lamine Yamal, poised, if healthy, to be the tournament's breakout star. (hedged) — 00:07:47