THE TAKE
Locked and loaded to watch the soon to be @FIFAWorldCup Champs Brazil 🇧🇷 advance to the Quarters. Wearing the shades despite it being overcast since I don’t want to be overrun with folks trying to talk to the Sports Media Ombudsman on such a glorious day.
BOLDNESS
28/100
GRADE
5/100
PLAYERS / TEAMS
Brazil
GRADING CRITERIA
Brazil either advances past the Round of 16 (true) or is eliminated (false) in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
mild favoritehome region bias
OUTCOME
CONFIRMED FALSEBrazil was eliminated in the Round of 16 by Norway, losing 1-2 on July 5, 2026 — the same day the prediction was made. CBS Sports described it as 'one of the biggest upsets of the tournament.' Brazil failed to advance to the quarterfinals, directly contradicting Nick Wright's prediction.