The legions of Europe still command the stage. A non-European, non-South American finalist in 2026 would be a historic anomaly.
Yes, a world outsider will glide to the final, float like a butterfly, sting the doubt, and the greatest still wears the crown.
Yes, the unlikely is the new rule; borders are spectator lines when talent storms the stage. The final belongs to the team that plays, not the passport it holds.
