EA Sports ran hundreds of simulations on its FC 26 World Cup game, predicting Spain as the event’s winner and spotlighting Lamine Yamal as the top scorer. The 18‑year‑old winger is projected to net an unspecified goal tally that could set a tournament record.

The simulations also reveal Pedri as Spain’s most prolific playmaker, delivering four assists. Meanwhile, the USMNT typically exits at the round of 16, though the model shows a frequent quarter‑final run with Malik Tillman leading the attack.

England’s Elliot Anderson emerges as the top assister, an unexpected role given his defensive reputation. These projections underline how youth and tactical shifts could reshape traditional power dynamics at the World Cup.

The data confirms Spain’s historical pattern of success following a Euro triumph and signals a possible repeat of the 2010 title run, while the USMNT’s projected outcomes highlight the challenges of translating regular‑season form into World Cup glory.