Brazilian Championship, Libertadores Cup, World Cup… AI predicts the 2026 champions.

Flamengo won the Brazilian Championship and the Copa Libertadores in 2025.

Analyses performed by the Chat GPT artificial intelligence , based on historical data, rosters, and recent performance, project the possible champions of the Brazilian Championship, the Copa Libertadores, and the World Cup in 2026. The survey cross-references statistics and probabilities to indicate favorites and the most likely scenarios in the main competitions of the calendar.

Based on the current scenario, squad strength, structure, and competitive trends, these were the predictions for 2026:

Palmeiras once again emerges as the leading contender for the Brazilian Championship title. Maintaining a solid model, a competitive squad, and technical stability put the club ahead of its rivals. Flamengo and Atlético-MG appear as direct threats, but with a greater need for adjustments throughout the season.

In the Copa Libertadores, Flamengo is the favorite, historically performing well in knockout tournaments and usually assembling squads geared towards continental competitions. River Plate and Palmeiras follow closely behind, while an Argentinian or Brazilian team outside the main divisions could emerge as a surprise.

France emerges as the main contender for the title, combining a talented generation, squad depth, and competitive maturity. Brazil and England enter the World Cup as strong contenders, with the Brazilian team directly dependent on consolidating consistent technical work leading up to the tournament.

In 2025, Flamengo experienced a historic year in Brazilian and South American football, winning both the Brasileirão (Brazilian Championship) and the Copa Libertadores. On November 29th, the red-and-blacks defeated Palmeiras 1-0 in the Libertadores final in Lima, Peru, with a goal by Danilo, securing their fourth title in the continental competition.

Just a few days after winning the Libertadores Cup, on December 3rd, the team sealed the Brazilian Championship title with a 1-0 victory over Ceará at the Maracanã, totaling 79 points and surpassing rivals such as Palmeiras and Cruzeiro.

Under Filipe Luís’ leadership, Flamengo demonstrated absolute dominance, celebrating a double crown that will go down in the club’s history.