The 2026 World Cup has begun and it’s already been incredibly entertaining, and now it’s time for Managing Madrid readers to make more predictions.
For this survey, we’re asking readers two questions: 1) Which big nation will have a shock group stage exit; and who will be the tournament’s breakout star?
To keep the voting focused, we’ve limited the survey to six options. Of course, international football has a habit of producing surprises. Still, narrowing the field should make it easier.
This poll is part of SB Nation Reacts, an ongoing series that gathers opinions from fans across the network. While Reacts has featured prominently in other sports, this marks one of its first appearances on the football side, and we’re looking forward to seeing how the results evolve throughout the World Cup.
Cast your vote below and let us know your picks in the comments. If you think we’ve overlooked a genuine option, make your case! We’ll be sharing the results, trends, and fan insights from both Managing Madrid and the wider network in the days ahead.
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts. Be on the lookout for results from the survey soon!
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