Can a Football Simulator Predict the Winner of Euro 2024?

Koneteo Stories
2 min readJun 14, 2024

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The excitement surrounding Euro 2024 has reached a fevered pitch, and with the tournament just about to begin, fans around Europe are eager to find out who will be crowned Champions.

But what if we could see into the future?

EA Sports FC 24, the latest instalment in the popular football simulation franchise, has decided to predict the outcome of the tournament.

Using its gameplay mechanics and AI, the game has simulated the entire Euro 2024 tournament, resulting in a final showdown between England and Germany. In the final match, England emerged victorious with a last-minute goal from Harry Kane to secure a 2–1 victory.

Given the game’s past success in predicting football winners, this prediction could come true. In previous instalments of the football simulator, Electronic Arts has accurately predicted the winners of four World tournaments: Spain’s victory in 2010, Germany’s triumph in 2014, France’s win in 2018, and Argentina’s victory in 2022.

While the game’s accuracy in predicting past tournaments is impressive, it’s important to remember that football is full of unpredictable moments and surprises. However, let’s agree that this prediction certainly adds an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming competition.

One thing’s for sure, the excitement surrounding Euro 2024 is palpable and fans can now take part in the virtual tournament themselves with EA Sports FC 24. Get ready to support your favourite team and share your own predictions in the comments below!

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