Who wins Belgium vs. Egypt? AI predicts every World Cup game today
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Turns out, there is a cure for the "Monday blues."
It comes in the form a quartet of FIFA World Cup games on June 15, which will see eight more teams play for the first time in the tournament. That includes tournament favorite Spain and all eyes will be on the status of Lamine Yamal, who continues to recover from a hamstring injury.
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Monday's action will also see the World Cup runs begin for Belgium and Egypt, two of the more experienced teams with no shortage of veteran talent. That doesn't extend to Uruguay, who are set to begin World Cup life without Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani – something that will give a new-look to the country's squad after a long run with those two stars.
The day will also see the return of New Zealand for the first time since 2010, Cape Verde make its World Cup debut and Iran play on American soil about four months after the country became involved in a war with the United States.
So who does artificial intelligence (AI) have winning? We asked Microsoft Copilot to make score predictions for every game and give a reason to stand behind that pick.
Below is a look at Copilot's score predictions for Monday's games, and a translation of the chatbot's analysis of each game.
AI predicts the 2026 World Cup: June 15 matches
Spain 3, Cape Verde 0
AI's take: Copilot is siding with Spain's attacking depth, saying that it will put pressure on Cape Verde's defense and eventually cause it to crack after defending for long periods of time. From a shot volume standpoint, the chatbot sees the match as a lopsided one where the Spanish team makes a statement.
Our take: Robot or not, it's hard to go against Copilot in this case. Spain is one of the favorites to win the World Cup and it would take something extreme for them to fall short in the team's opening match.
Belgium 2, Egypt 1
AI's take: Copilot envisions a close match due to Egypt's defensive quality, which the chatbot says is hard to break down. However, it leans toward the attacking quality that Belgium possesses to create a close, 2-1 final score.
Our take: Some quality veteran talent on both sides headlines this matchup with players like Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah on the marquee. Premier League fans will enjoy the trip down memory lane watching the former Manchester City and Liverpool stars, but this is the game of the day between the Group G frontrunners.
Uruguay 2, Saudi Arabia 1
AI's take: Copilot says that Uruguay's defending is the difference, since the Saudis will struggle to find enough creativity in its attack to make a difference. The chatbot added that the Uruguayans' clinical attack and overall structure is enough to put them over the top here.
Our take: Defense is the name of the game for Uruguay, especially for this new-look international squad. Fans tuning into watch Suarez and Cavani will be disappointed, since neither legend is part of this World Cup team. Even with that in mind, the Saudis have some work to do.
Iran 1, New Zealand 0
AI's take: Copilot believes that Iran's defensive structure, organization and ability to counterattack will be the difference in this match against a New Zealand team that lacks attacking depth. It doesn't see this turning into a high-scoring match though, since the Iranians aren't a team that creates a high-volume of chances.
Our take: Both teams will be looking to advance out of the group stage for the first time, meaning there is plenty on the line in this opening match. Considered to be the teams likely fighting for third in the group, one team can make a statement and inch closer to securing a spot in the next round. Iran is better on paper, but it remains to be seen if they'll be impacted by the tensions with the United States since a war broke out in February.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Predicting every World Cup game today using AI