The 2026 World Cup has once again confirmed that football is one of the most unpredictable sports in existence. This tournament saw the early exit of the German squad, marking the third consecutive World Cup where a top-tier lineup crashed out in the group stage, while Brazil nearly stumbled against Japan, only securing a last-gasp winner in the 94th minute. Consequently, I remain skeptical about whether artificial intelligence truly possesses the ability to predict football matches. Football ...