World Cup supercomputer reveals England and Scotland's chances this summer

World Cup supercomputer reveals England and Scotland's chances this summerA supercomputer has issued predictions as England and Scotland prepare to compete at the World Cup 2026CommentsSportMaria Ortega Foreign Content Specialist and Jake Bayliss Senior Sports Writer10:30, 19 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe World Cup 2026 is set to be held this summer(Image: Marcio Machado - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)The World Cup 2026 is fast approaching and a supercomputer has rated England and Scotland's chances of success at the summer tournament. The opening game between Mexico and South Africa is scheduled for June 11.‌Thomas Tuchel’s England side were flawless in qualifying, winning all eight of their games. The Three Lions are being tipped among the leading contenders once again as the men’s team look to end the country’s long wait for a second World Cup triumph.‌England are set for some tricky tests at the tournament after being drawn with Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L. However, the Euro 2024 finalists have performed well at recent major tournaments and will hope to finally get over the line.‌The Opta supercomputer reflects the earthly challenges England could face, giving them a 67.77 per cent chance of making it out of the group. Notably, the Three Lions are given a higher probability of 69.22 per cent to progress to the round of 16.JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook pageIn the later knockout rounds, England are rated at 47.78 per cent to reach the quarter-final, which is where the country exited the tournament last time out, and 30.22 per cent to reach the semi-finals. The Three Lions are given an 18.79 per cent chance of reaching their first World Cup final since 1966.‌READ MORE: England and Scotland among eight nations impacted by World Cup ban at host stadiumREAD MORE: England superfan tragically dies just weeks before dream World Cup tripThe Opta supercomputer currently predicts England’s chances of...