Data: Ranking the favourites in the FIFA World Cup
As the FIFA World Cup reaches the quarterfinals, data analysis using Elo ratings identifies Spain, Argentina, France, and England as the top contenders. The report compares pre-tournament expectations with actual performance metrics like goals scored.
The business end of the FIFA World Cup is well underway with the Round of 16 concluding and the Round of 8 (quarterfinals being finalised) . While some of the all-time favourites such as Brazil, Germany and the Netherlands are out of the reckoning, a few of the usual suspects - defending champion Argentina, last World Cup finals’ runner-up France, Spain, and England are still in contention. France takes on Morocco in the first of the quarterfinals on Friday (India time: 12:30 AM).
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