Predictions

By Espinho Santos · World Cup 2026 Analyst Norway vs Senegal is a high-stakes Group I clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, June 23 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Norway arrives in the stronger position by some way, top of the group and full of running. A 4-1 demolition of Iraq set the tone, while Senegal was beaten 3-1 by France. Win again and Norway is through with...
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By Espinho Santos · World Cup 2026 Analyst Argentina vs Austria is the pick of the Group J ties at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, June 22 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Dallas. Win their openers they both did, which gives this one the weight of a group final. Argentina tore Algeria apart 3-0, with Lionel Messi helping himself to a hat-trick, while Austria saw off Jordan 3-1. Whoever wins...
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By Espinho Santos · World Cup 2026 Analyst France vs Iraq is a lopsided Group I clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, June 22 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. France are overwhelming favourite here, and few would argue otherwise. Les Bleus opened with a comfortable 3-1 win over Senegal, while Iraq were beaten 4-1 by Norway in their own opener. A second French win would all but...
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By Espinho Santos · World Cup 2026 Analyst Uruguay vs Cape Verde is a Group H clash nobody quite expected to matter this much. On Sunday, June 21 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Marcelo Bielsa's side arrive needing a win after being held 1-1 by Saudi Arabia in a game they were expected to control. Cape Verde, meanwhile, produced one of the results of the entire opening round — a goalless draw...
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By Espinho Santos · World Cup 2026 Analyst Belgium vs Iran is a pivotal Group G encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, June 21 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Group G is the tightest in the entire tournament. All four sides drew their openers, leaving Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand locked on a single point apiece. Belgium drew 1-1 with Egypt. Iran, meanwhile, came from behind to...
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By Espinho Santos · World Cup 2026 Analyst Spain vs Saudi Arabia is a Group H clash with an edge of desperation about it, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, June 21 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Spain were held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde in their opener — a result that sent shockwaves through the tournament. Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, led Uruguay 1-0 before being pegged back to...
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By Espinho Santos · World Cup 2026 Analyst New Zealand vs Egypt may be the most important match Chris Wood ever plays. Group G goes into Sunday, June 21 at BC Place in Vancouver with all four sides on one point — and the All Whites, on paper the weakest team in the group, have a genuine opportunity to take three points and throw the entire group wide open. Egypt were held to a 1-1 draw by...
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By Espinho Santos · World Cup 2026 Analyst Tunisia vs Japan is a crucial Group F clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, June 21 at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey. Japan are clear favourites, and the pressure sits heavily on Tunisia. The North Africans were thrashed 5-1 by Sweden in their opener. Japan, meanwhile, earned a battling 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. Tunisia have since changed their...
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By Espinho Santos · World Cup 2026 Analyst Netherlands vs Sweden is a huge Group F clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, June 20 at NRG Stadium in Houston. The Dutch are slight favourites, yet the pressure sits squarely on them. Netherlands drew 2-2 with Japan after twice leading. Sweden, meanwhile, top the group after thrashing Tunisia 5-1. A loss here would leave Koeman's side in real...
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By Espinho Santos · World Cup 2026 Analyst Ecuador vs Curaçao is a crucial Group E clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, June 21 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Both teams lost their openers, so this is close to a must-win. Ecuador were edged 1-0 by Ivory Coast through a late goal. Curaçao, meanwhile, were thrashed 7-1 by Germany. Both sides still search for their first point. As a...
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