World Cup 2026 — Who Will Win?
#predictionsAustralia, the AFC's Last Hope, Face Salah's Egypt
Australia meet Egypt in the round of 32 at AT&T Stadium on July 3, and the Socceroos carry an unusual burden: after Japan's exit, they are the last team from the Asian Football Confederation left i...
#predictionsHolders vs Fairytale: Messi's Argentina Face Cabo Verde
Argentina meet Cabo Verde in the round of 32 at Hard Rock Stadium on July 3, and the gap between the two could hardly be wider on paper. Argentina are the holders, perfect through Group J with thre...
#predictionsAfter Korea's Exit, Japan Carry Asia into a Last-32 Clash with Brazil
Brazil meet Japan at NRG Stadium on June 29 in a round-of-32 tie that carries more than its own stakes. Japan arrive unbeaten from the group stage — a draw with the Netherlands among their results ...
#predictionsTwo Wins Each, Four Goals Each: Mbappé and Haaland Settle Group I
France and Norway meet at Gillette Stadium on June 26 already through to the round of 32 — yet first place in Group I is still open. Both have won twice; both have a striker sitting on four goals, ...
#predictionsJapan Can Seal a Last-32 Place; Sweden Must Win or Go Home
Japan close Group F against Sweden at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on 25 June knowing a point would almost certainly send them into the round of 32 — and a win would take them through as group winners. S...
#predictionsScotland Need a Win, Brazil Need Only a Point
Scotland and Brazil close Group C in Miami on 24 June with very different sums to do. Brazil, level with Morocco on four points but ahead on goal difference, need only a draw to be sure of finishin...
#predictionsPortugal Want a Reaction, and Ronaldo Wants a Goal
Portugal arrive in Houston on 23 June needing a sharper performance than the flat 1-1 draw with DR Congo that opened their campaign — and Cristiano Ronaldo arrives needing a goal, having now gone t...
#predictionsArgentina's First Real Test: Austria and the Top of Group J
Argentina and Austria both arrive at AT&T Stadium on 22 June with maximum points, and the winner all but seals top spot in Group J. Lionel Messi, level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals aft...
#predictionsThe One Trophy Left: Ronaldo Opens His Final World Cup
As of 16 June, Portugal open their Group K campaign against DR Congo at Houston Stadium on 17 June. It is the first match of what Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed will be his sixth and final World Cup — the one major trophy that has eluded him at 41. Portugal, ranked sixth and coached by Roberto M...
#predictionsUSA vs Paraguay: The Market Hasn't Caught Up to Enciso's Absence.
On Friday June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States opens its 2026 World Cup against Paraguay. The current market reads USA -138 favorite, Paraguay +400, with Group D odds putting t...
#predictionsWhy Mexico's Home Edge Shrunk. The Opener Is Closer Than the Odds.
Mexico opens the 2026 World Cup against South Africa at Estadio Azteca on Thursday June 11. The betting markets favor Mexico heavily, and Mexico's altitude home-field edge — long the country's sign...
#predictionsMexico vs South Africa World Cup 2026 (May 12 Prediction): Complete Opening Match Breakdown — Lineups, Odds, and 2-1 Score with High Confidence
As of May 12, 2026, 30 days from the match, Mexico will open the World Cup 2026 against South Africa on Thursday, June 11 at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM local Mexico City time) at Estadio Bano...
#predictionsWorld Cup 2026 Predictions: Favourites, Dark Horses & Group-by-Group Picks
Who wins the 2026 World Cup? Our experts break down the favourites, the dark horses, the group stage outcomes and the most likely path to the final.