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2026 World Cup Predictions
Who will win the 2026 World Cup? Odds for all 48 teams and 104 matches, powered by 100,000 simulations from PELE, Silver Bulletin's new soccer model.
10 mins ago
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Nate Silver
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Joseph George
321
68
39
What all 48 World Cup teams have at stake
Only 7 teams have clinched advancement --- and almost everyone has a lot to play for in their final match.
16 hrs ago
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Nate Silver
128
7
6
What is Gavin Newsom doing?
Losing support in polls, the governor is leaning into his role as the avatar of an unpopular Democratic establishment.
Jun 23
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Nate Silver
223
78
18
How Trump conquered the Republican Party
My interview with Seth Masket on his new book about the GOP
Jun 20
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Nate Silver
198
51
13
PRISM 2026 NBA draft rankings
Who should be the #1 pick? Our new NBA draft model says teams still overvalue potential and undervalue production.
May 26
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Joseph George
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Nate Silver
, and
Eli McKown-Dawson
81
17
7
Silver Bulletin Models & Forecasts
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2026 World Cup Predictions
Who will win the 2026 World Cup? Odds for all 48 teams and 104 matches, powered by 100,000 simulations from PELE, Silver Bulletin's new soccer model.
10 mins ago
•
Nate Silver
and
Joseph George
321
68
39
How popular is Donald Trump?
Silver Bulletin approval ratings for President Trump — and all presidents since Truman.
2 hrs ago
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Nate Silver
and
Eli McKown-Dawson
1,924
288
511
How popular is the Iran War?
Silver Bulletin approval ratings for the ongoing conflict.
2 hrs ago
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Nate Silver
and
Eli McKown-Dawson
633
38
142
PRISM 2026 NBA draft rankings
Who should be the #1 pick? Our new NBA draft model says teams still overvalue potential and undervalue production.
May 26
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Joseph George
,
Nate Silver
, and
Eli McKown-Dawson
81
17
7
PELE International Football Rankings ⚽
What happens when you blend 150+ years of soccer history with player market values into a brand-new model? Rankings, ratings and match projections for…
8 hrs ago
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Nate Silver
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Joseph George
194
48
14
Politics
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What is Gavin Newsom doing?
Losing support in polls, the governor is leaning into his role as the avatar of an unpopular Democratic establishment.
Jun 23
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Nate Silver
223
78
18
How Trump conquered the Republican Party
My interview with Seth Masket on his new book about the GOP
Jun 20
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Nate Silver
198
51
13
The state of play in Maine
The race is a toss-up, or maybe still tilts Platner. But should it even be this close?
Jun 10
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Nate Silver
68
53
5
1:14:26
Why can’t California count?
The Golden State needs to bring its vote counting into the 21st century.
Jun 5
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Eli McKown-Dawson
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Nate Silver
218
133
27
Should Democrats panic about Platner?
Maine polls have a recent history of underrating Susan Collins and other Republicans.
Jun 1
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Nate Silver
272
78
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Sports
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What all 48 World Cup teams have at stake
Only 7 teams have clinched advancement --- and almost everyone has a lot to play for in their final match.
16 hrs ago
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Nate Silver
128
7
6
A bigger World Cup is a better World Cup
This tournament has been great so far. But 48 teams create an awkward bracket. A 64-team World Cup is the inevitable outcome — and maybe the better one.
Jun 17
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Nate Silver
179
22
14
Knicks in 5!
5 thoughts about a 53-year wait from a guy who used to live across the street from Madison Square Garden.
Jun 15
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Nate Silver
155
21
9
What’s your team’s path to the World Cup title?
And which group-stage matches are actually worth buying tickets to?
Jun 9
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Nate Silver
99
4
4
Why isn't the U.S. better at soccer?
Well, better at men's soccer. And can a World Cup at home finally be the breakthrough?
Jun 7
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Nate Silver
193
39
9
AI+
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1:05:08
"Engagement" is a dumb metric
An algorithm doesn’t always tell you what content people truly find valuable. Plus more from my chat with Mike Solana.
Apr 14
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Nate Silver
184
30
13
“AI polls” are fake polls
But they might be useful as something else: models.
Apr 11
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Eli McKown-Dawson
247
18
14
13 thoughts on Anthropic, OpenAI and the Department of War
The future is here, whether you're ready or not.
Feb 28
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Nate Silver
433
87
34
SBSQ #29: Will AI terminate democracy? And why did Gallup terminate its approval ratings?
The case for why AI will produce greater economic and political inequality. Plus, what's up with Gallup?
Feb 16
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Nate Silver
122
59
8
The singularity won't be gentle
If AI is even half as transformational as Silicon Valley assumes, politics will never be the same again.
Feb 11
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Nate Silver
375
86
40
SBSQ
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SBSQ #31: Trump is super unpopular. So why don’t Democrats have a bigger lead?
A deeper look at the generic ballot. Plus, the game theory of the automated strike zone. And more models coming soon!
Apr 21
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Nate Silver
167
106
8
SBSQ #30: Will liberals turn against sports betting?
So far, the sports betting backlash has a bipartisan flavor. Plus, why I don’t use prediction markets in my models. And are Democrats going to blow the…
Mar 23
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Nate Silver
152
53
4
SBSQ #29: Will AI terminate democracy? And why did Gallup terminate its approval ratings?
The case for why AI will produce greater economic and political inequality. Plus, what's up with Gallup?
Feb 16
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Nate Silver
122
59
8
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PELE International Football Rankings ⚽
What happens when you blend 150+ years of soccer history with player market values into a brand-new model? Rankings, ratings and match projections for…
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