Alexei Alayo
Data engineer and lifelong soccer fan. Built the Football of Nations prediction model after the 2022 World Cup made it clear that mainstream coverage leaves data analysis on the table. Writes about quantitative methods, host city travel and the new American soccer wave.
Coverage
- Prediction modelling
- xG analysis
- Tournament structure
- Host city travel
Articles by Alexei Alayo
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World Cup 2026 Group A Predictions: Mexico Walks It
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Group Stage 2026: How 48 Teams Get Cut Down to 32
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The 2026 World Cup Format Explained for First-Time Viewers
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How the World Cup Works: A First-Timer's Guide to 2026
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England at the 2026 World Cup: Can They Finally Win It?
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Who Will Win the 2026 World Cup? Data-Driven Tiers
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The Knockout Rounds Explained: Round of 32 to the Final
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The Offside Rule, Visualised for New Soccer Fans
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How to Watch Every World Cup 2026 Match in the US (Free + Paid)
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5 Dark Horse Teams That Could Shock the 2026 World Cup
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World Cup Rules Explained for Americans (Offside, VAR, Extra Time)
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World Cup 2026 Predictions: How Our Model Picks Winners
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Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup: Complete TV & Streaming Guide
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USA's Realistic Chances at the 2026 World Cup
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World Cup 2026 Odds: Live Tracker + Value Bets Analysis
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What is VAR in Soccer? Everything You'll See at the 2026 World Cup
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Soccer Vocabulary You Need Before the 2026 World Cup
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World Cup 2026 Predictions: Our Model's Winner (Live Tracker)
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