ENGLAND fall short to Brazil in the quarter-finals at the World Cup according to AI – but they play in the match of the tournament.

‘s side are predicted to start off with a draw to in the group stage before beating and to finish top.

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That sets up a last-32 tie against Uzbekistan, who got through as one of the best third-place sides.

Many have placed as ‘s likeliest opponents in the first knockout round but there is an early surprise here, although none of the big-hitters go out.

, however, do not make it through the groups due to goal difference.

England make no mistake against Uzbekistan, winning 3-0 as all of the pre-tournament favourites remain in the mix.

The Three Lions then have and overcome the co-hosts 2-1 to get into the quarters.

Also at this stage, beat 2-1 in the first major match-up whilst knock out with winning against despite an goal.

And Dorival Junior’s team lie in wait for England with the game dubbed the “final before the final.”

Played in , this is a meeting – and it did not disappoint via AI either.

Illustration of AI's predicted 2026 World Cup bracket, showing Brazil winning the final against France.The predicted knockout stages at the tournament have been created

England go out 3-2 after extra time but only following the best match of the whole competition.

‘s early penalty (of course) is converted before Vinicius Jr equalises with a stunning solo effort, dribbling from the halfway line Diego Maradona-style.

Brazil then take the lead through sub , who scores on the hour mark.

He bagged against England at for but got the biggest of his career in the World Cup here, AI suggests.

On the verge of being knocked out, who else but puts England level in the 88th minute.

The joy is short lived with Vinicius scoring again, this time a deflected winner before the break in extra time with England unable to respond.

Their run ended in disappointment but ultimately to the overall winners with Brazil going on to beat in an all-South American semi.

France reached a third consecutive final themselves, emerging victorious against champs in the other semi.

Vinicius’ goal is enough to deliver a fifth World Cup for the Brazilians as he picks up the Golden Ball.

was the top-scorer, though, with eight.