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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Argentina vs Austria: Group J Preview, Kickoff Time & Model Pick
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The New 48-Team World Cup Format (And Why It's Controversial)
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Best Third-Placed Teams at World Cup 2026, Explained
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Argentina at the 2026 World Cup: Group J Path & Title Odds
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Brazil 2-1 Japan: Gabriel Martinelli's Stoppage-Time Winner Spares the Seleção
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Brazil 3-0 Scotland: Vinícius Júnior Brace Sends the Seleção Top of Group C
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Canada 1-0 South Africa: Eustáquio Stunner Sends Co-Hosts to First Ever Round of 16
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Canada vs Switzerland: Co-Hosts Chase Top Spot in Group B Decider
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Cape Verde's Fairytale: World Cup Debutants Reach the Knockouts Without Winning a Game
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Colombia vs DR Congo: Group K Preview, Kickoff Time & Model Pick
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Croatia 1-0 Panama: Budimir's Bench Header Revives Croatia, Ends Panama's Run
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5 Dark Horse Teams That Could Shock the 2026 World Cup
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Ecuador 2-1 Germany: Plata's Late Strike Stuns the Four-Time Champions
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England at the 2026 World Cup: Can They Finally Win It?
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Colombia 1-0 DR Congo: Daniel Muñoz Sends the Cafeteros Into the Knockouts
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England vs Ghana: Group L Preview, Kickoff Time & Model Pick
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England 0-0 Ghana: Black Stars Hold the Favourites in Group L
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Who Will Win the 2026 World Cup? Data-Driven Tiers
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France vs Iraq: Group I Preview, Kickoff Time & Model Pick
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The 2026 World Cup Format Explained for First-Time Viewers
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Germany vs Paraguay: Round of 32 Preview, Kickoff Time & Team News
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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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How the World Cup Works: A First-Timer's Guide to 2026
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How to Watch Every World Cup 2026 Match in the US (Free + Paid)
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Germany 1-1 Paraguay (4-3 pens): Paraguay Stun the Four-Time Champions to Reach the Last 16
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Jordan vs Algeria: Group J Preview, Kickoff Time & Model Pick
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The Knockout Rounds Explained: Round of 32 to the Final
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Messi Becomes the World Cup's All-Time Top Scorer With 18 Goals
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Mexico vs Czechia: Group A Finale at the Azteca, Time & Model Pick
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Netherlands vs Morocco: Round of 32 Preview, Kickoff Time & the Canada Subplot
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Norway vs Senegal: Group I Preview, Kickoff Time & Model Pick
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World Cup 2026 Predictions: How Our Model Picks Winners
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The Offside Rule, Visualised for New Soccer Fans
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Panama vs Croatia: Group L Preview, Kickoff Time & Model Pick
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Portugal vs Uzbekistan: Group K Preview, Kickoff Time & Model Pick
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Ronaldo Makes History: First Player to Score at Six World Cups
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World Cup Rules Explained for Americans (Offside, VAR, Extra Time)
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Round of 32 Watch: 18 Teams Already Through With One Group Day Left
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Round of 32 Bracket Set: Every Tie, Date and Venue for the World Cup Knockouts
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Scotland vs Brazil: Group C Preview, Kickoff Time & Model Pick
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Germany Lose Schlotterbeck for Rest of World Cup to Ankle Injury
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Spain vs Saudi Arabia: Group H Preview, Kickoff Time & Model Pick
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Switzerland 2-1 Canada: Vargas and Manzambi Win Group B for the Swiss
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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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USA vs Türkiye: Group D Is Already Won — What the USMNT Plays For Tonight
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World Cup 2026 Odds: Live Tracker + Value Bets Analysis
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Soccer Vocabulary You Need Before the 2026 World Cup
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What is VAR in Soccer? Everything You'll See at the 2026 World Cup
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World Cup 2026 Recap: Spain Roar, Cape Verde Stun Uruguay (June 21)
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World Cup 2026 June 23 Recap: Ronaldo's Rout, Colombia & Croatia Win, Ghana Hold England
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World Cup 2026 June 24: What Every Team Needs to Reach the Knockouts
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World Cup 2026 June 24 Preview: Brazil, Mexico and Canada Headline a Six-Game Wednesday
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World Cup 2026 June 24 Recap: Switzerland Edge Canada, Brazil Cruise, Morocco Survive a Scare
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Group F Wrap: Netherlands Top, Japan and Sweden Through, Tunisia Out
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World Cup 2026 Predictions: Our Model's Winner (Live Tracker)
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World Cup 2026 June 25 Preview: Germany Eye Top Spot as Curaçao and Ecuador Fight for a Lifeline in Group E
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World Cup 2026 June 25 Recap: Ecuador Stun Germany, Ivory Coast Reach the Knockouts at Last
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Groups G & H Wrap: Belgium Hammer New Zealand, Cape Verde Reach Knockouts Without a Win
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Group I Wrap: Dembélé Hat-Trick Sends France Top, Senegal Rout Iraq 5-0
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World Cup 2026 June 26 Preview: Norway vs France Headlines a Triple Group Finale
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World Cup 2026 June 26: What Every Team Needs in Groups G, H and I
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Groups J & K Wrap: Argentina Cruise, Colombia Top as Algeria and DR Congo Sneak Through
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Group L Wrap: England Top, Croatia Steal Second as Ghana Drop to the Third-Place Race
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June 27 Preview: Groups J, K, L Close the Group Stage — Colombia vs Portugal Headlines
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June 28 Preview: Canada Host South Africa to Open the World Cup Knockouts
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June 29 Preview: Brazil-Japan, Germany-Paraguay and Netherlands-Morocco Open the Round of 32 Proper
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