Colonial ties may reshape 2026 World Cup odds, 1,500 simulations suggest
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Colonial legacies continue to shape competitive outcomes in international football. A research team led by the University of Zurich has used about 1,500 simulations of the upcoming World Cup to show that former colonial powers benefit from access to a broader pool of talent, while formerly colonized nations face lower chances of success.