World Cup 2026 Predictions

Spain

Spain

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

19 July 2026

20:00

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Argentina

Argentina

European and South American giants Spain and Argentina go head-to-head at MetLife Stadium in what promises to be a fascinating 2026 FIFA World Cup final. It will be their first competitive meeting since the 1966 World Cup when Argentina recorded a 2-1 victory. Spain booked their place in the showpiece with a composed 2-0 win over France, dominating possession and controlling ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 July 2026 at 20:00

France

France

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

18 July 2026

22:00

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England

England

Hard Rock Stadium will host the 2026 World Cup third-place playoffs as France and England lock horns in a blockbuster clash, with both sides eager to finish the tournament on a high after suffering disappointing semi-final defeats. As England are low on spirits following a heart-breaking 2-1 loss to Argentina, we predict a 3-1 home win. France failed to impress in a 2-0 loss ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 July 2026 at 22:00

England

England

Prediction:
0-0

Match Time & Date:

15 July 2026

20:00

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Argentina

Argentina

There will be fireworks when England and Argentina go head-to-head at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals. As both sides are likely to adopt a cautious approach in Wednesday's showdown, we predict a goalless draw. England booked their place in the last four the hard way, needing extra time to overcome Norway after an unconvincing display. Jude Bellin ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 July 2026 at 20:00

France

France

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 July 2026

20:00

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Spain

Spain

A spot in the 2026 World Cup final will be at stake when France and Spain lock horns at AT&T Stadium. France head into Tuesday’s showdown with a perfect tournament record after a comfortable 2-0 quarter-final victory over Morocco. As this will be the final in all but name, we are tempted to place our bets on 1-1 draw. Didier Deschamps’ side have been clinical in front of ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 July 2026 at 20:00

Argentina

Argentina

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

12 July 2026

02:00

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Switzerland

Switzerland

There will be fireworks at Arrowhead Stadium when Argentina and Switzerland go head-to-head in the World Cup quarter-finals. As Switzerland have produced more convincing performances throughout the tournament, we expect them to claim a 2-1 win. Despite benefiting from a favourable route to the last eight, Argentina have not been at their convincing best in the knockout round ... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 July 2026 at 02:00

Norway

Norway

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

11 July 2026

22:00

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England

England

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami when Norway and England square off in the World Cup quarter-finals. Norway pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the tournament by defeating Brazil 2-1 in the last 16, with Erling Haaland scoring twice late on to send the Scandinavians into the final eight. Benfica duo Andreas Schjelderup and Fredrik Aursnes ar ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 July 2026 at 22:00

Spain

Spain

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

10 July 2026

20:00

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Belgium

Belgium

A place in the 2026 World Cup semis will be at stake when Spain and Belgium lock horns in what promises to be an exciting quarter-final. La Roja booked their place in the last eight with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Portugal, as Mikel Merino came off the bench to score a dramatic late winner. The Arsenal midfielder is now expected to replace Dani Olmo in the starting XI af ... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 July 2026 at 20:00

France

France

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

9 July 2026

21:00

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Morocco

Morocco

All eyes will be on Gillette Stadium when France and Morocco square off in a highly anticipated World Cup last-16 clash. As Morocco head into the match with a weakened squad, our prediction leans toward a 2-0 home win. Les Bleus needed a Kylian Mbappe penalty to edge Paraguay 1-0 in the previous round, but they once again showed why they are among the favourites to lift the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 July 2026 at 21:00

Switzerland

Switzerland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

7 July 2026

21:00

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Colombia

Colombia

BC Place will be the centre of attention when Switzerland and Colombia go head-to-head in a highly-anticipated World Cup last-16 showdown. As both sides are likely to adopt a cautious approach this time out, we predict a 1-1 draw. Switzerland produced a professional display in a comfortable 2-0 victory over Algeria, controlling possession and limiting their opponents to very ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 July 2026 at 21:00

Argentina

Argentina

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

7 July 2026

17:00

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Egypt

Egypt

There will be fireworks when Argentina and Egypt lock horns in the World Cup last 16. As Argentina seem to be more of a team than Egypt, we predict a 2-0 home win. Argentina needed extra time to overcome Cape Verde 3-2 in the previous round, but Lionel Messi once again proved decisive and now boasts seven goals at the 2026 World Cup. La Albiceleste continue dominating posses ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 July 2026 at 17:00

USA

USA

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

7 July 2026

01:00

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Belgium

Belgium

A place in the World Cup quarter-finals will be on the line when the USA and Belgium lock horns in what promises to be one of the most entertaining last-16 ties. As the two teams seem to be evenly matched at the moment, our prediction leans toward a 1-1 draw. USA defeated Bosnia 2-0 in the last 32 despite Folarin Balogun's sending-off, though, the Monaco striker is available ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 July 2026 at 01:00

Portugal

Portugal

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

6 July 2026

20:00

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Spain

Spain

All eyes will be on AT&T Stadium when Portugal and Spain square off in a mouth-watering World Cup last-16 clash. As Spain keep on improving their game at the showpiece tournament, we predict a 1-0 away win. Portugal edged past Croatia 2-1 in the last 32, although Roberto Martinez's men were far from their best. Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to keep his place up front despite ... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 July 2026 at 20:00

Mexico

Mexico

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

6 July 2026

01:00

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England

England

Sparkles will be flying when Mexico and England face each other at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. With neither side expected to take too many risks, a 1-1 correct score looks like the best pick for this matchup. Mexico have been one of the standout teams at the tournament, winning all four matches, including a routine 2-0 victory ... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 July 2026 at 01:00

Brazil

Brazil

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

5 July 2026

21:00

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Norway

Norway

MetLife Stadium will host an eagerly-awaited World Cup last-16 showdown as Brazil and Norway battle for a place in the quarter-finals. Brazil showed their resilience once again by coming from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in the last 32. Carlo Ancelotti may have selection problems in midfield, with Lucas Paqueta unlikely to recover from a muscle injury and Casemiro also a major d ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 July 2026 at 21:00

Paraguay

Paraguay

Prediction:
0-3

Match Time & Date:

4 July 2026

22:00

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France

France

Paraguay will be aiming to claim yet another major scalp when they face France in the World Cup last 16. However, we predict a 3-0 away win as les Tricolores look unstoppable at the moment. Paraguay produced a disciplined display to eliminate Germany after a dramatic penalty shootout, proving once again how difficult they are to break down in knockout football. Julio Enciso ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 July 2026 at 22:00

Canada

Canada

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

4 July 2026

18:00

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Morocco

Morocco

Expect a thrilling atmosphere when Canada and Morocco face each other in the World Cup last 16, with both teams dreaming of a place in the quarter-finals. As Morocco have been producing excellent displays at the showpiece tournament, we predict a 1-0 away win. Canada reached the last 16 thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 win over South Africa, with Stephen Eustaquio scoring the dec ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 July 2026 at 18:00

Colombia

Colombia

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

4 July 2026

02:30

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Ghana

Ghana

Arrowhead Stadium will host a compelling World Cup last-32 clash between Colombia and Ghana, with both sides arriving after contrasting group-stage performances. Los Cafeteros come into the knockout stage unbeaten in their last group games, beating Uzbekistan and DR Congo while drawing 0-0 with Portugal, a match in which they produced 24 shots on goal. Daniel Muñoz and Luis ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 July 2026 at 02:30

Argentina

Argentina

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

3 July 2026

23:00

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Cape Verde

Cape Verde

Argentina will look to move one step closer toward their fourth World Cup trophy when they face Cape Verde in the last 32 of the showpiece tournament. As Argentina look unstoppable at the moment, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-0 home win. La Albiceleste arrive in perfect form with a 100% group-stage record, winning all their group matches and conceding just 0.20 goa ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 July 2026 at 23:00

Australia

Australia

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

3 July 2026

19:00

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Egypt

Egypt

Australia and Egypt take on each other at AT&T Stadium in a tightly balanced last-32 clash, with 1-1 our predicted outcome. Australia progressed from the group stage thanks to a disciplined 0-0 draw with Paraguay, where they limited their opponents to just 0.30 expected goals against (xGA). Their identity has been built on structure and defensive organisation, with 1.1 goals ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 July 2026 at 19:00

Switzerland

Switzerland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

3 July 2026

04:00

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Algeria

Algeria

A place in the World Cup last 16 will be at stake when Switzerland and Algeria meet in what promises to be a tightly contested knockout clash. As both sides are likely to rely on their defences this time out, we predict a 1-1 draw. Switzerland enjoyed a solid group campaign, beating Bosnia and Canada while drawing 1-1 with Qatar in a match they arguably deserved more from. M ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 July 2026 at 04:00

Portugal

Portugal

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

3 July 2026

00:00

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Croatia

Croatia

BMO Field will be packed when Portugal and Croatia go head to head in the World Cup last 32. Given the number of top-class players in Roberto Martinez's team, our prediction leans toward a 2-1 home win. Portugal had an inconsistent group campaign, crushing Uzbekistan 5-0 but being held to draws by both DR Congo and Colombia. Their goalless draw with Colombia exposed some def ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 July 2026 at 00:00

Spain

Spain

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

2 July 2026

20:00

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Austria

Austria

Spain and Austria go head-to-head in the World Cup last 32 with La Roja looking to move one step closer towards their second trophy at the showpiece tournament. As Spain faced no difficulties in the group stages, we predict a routine 2-0 home win. La Roja cruised through the group stage without conceding a single goal, underlining their status as genuine title contenders. Lu ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 July 2026 at 20:00

USA

USA

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 July 2026

01:00

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sparkles will be flying when USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina square off in the World Cup last 32 at Levi's Stadium. As USA have been producing excellent performances in front of home fans, our prediction points toward a 2-1 home win.

The Yanks sacrificed their 100% group-stage record with a 3-2 defeat to Turkey, but Mauricio Pochettino's decision to rotate the entire s ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 July 2026 at 01:00

Belgium

Belgium

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 July 2026

21:00

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Senegal

Senegal

Belgium and Senegal square off in the World Cup last 32 in what promises to be an entertaining battle between two in-form sides. As Belgium have been raising their form game by game, our prediction points toward a 2-1 home win. Belgium sealed their place in the last 32 with a commanding 5-1 victory over New Zealand, with Leandro Trossard stealing the show by scoring a brace. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 July 2026 at 21:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
16 July 2026 • 07:29 UTC • 1 min read
World Cup 2026 Predictions

World Cup Betting Tips

Below you’ll find our expert tips for the World Cup across the most popular football betting markets, including Match Result, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), Over/Under 2.5 Goals, Total Goals, and Correct Score. Our World Cup betting insights are based on extensive historical data, team form leading into the tournament, and performance trends from recent editions, providing a reliable foundation for informed betting strategies.

World Cup 2026 Betting Tips

MatchBetting tips
SpainSpainArgentinaArgentina19/07/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win

World Cup 2026 Bracket

Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
June 29
Germany Germany 1 (3)
Paraguay Paraguay (P) 1 (4) July 4
Paraguay Paraguay 0
June 30 France France 1
France France 3
Sweden Sweden 0 July 9
France France 2
June 28 Morocco Morocco 0
South Africa South Africa 0
Canada Canada 1 July 4
Canada Canada 0
June 29 Morocco Morocco 3
Netherlands Netherlands 1 (2)
Morocco Morocco (P) 1 (3) July 14
France France 0
July 2 Spain Spain 2
Portugal Portugal 2
Croatia Croatia 1 July 6
Portugal Portugal 0
July 2 Spain Spain 1
Spain Spain 3
Austria Austria 0 July 10
Spain Spain 2
July 1 Belgium Belgium 1
United States United States 2
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia & Herzeg. 0 July 6
United States United States 1
July 1 Belgium Belgium 4
Belgium Belgium (AET) 3
Senegal Senegal 2 July 19
Spain Spain
June 29 Argentina Argentina
Brazil Brazil 2
Japan Japan 1 July 5
Brazil Brazil 1
June 30 Norway Norway 2
Ivory Coast Ivory Coast 1
Norway Norway 2 July 11
Norway Norway 1
June 30 England England (AET) 2
Mexico Mexico 2
Ecuador Ecuador 0 July 5
Mexico Mexico 2
July 1 England England 3
England England 2
DR Congo DR Congo 1 July 15
England England 1
July 3 Argentina Argentina 2
Argentina Argentina (AET) 3 Match for third place
Cape Verde Cape Verde 2 July 7 July 18
Argentina Argentina 3 France France
July 3 Egypt Egypt 2 England England
Australia Australia 1 (2)
Egypt Egypt (P) 1 (4) July 11
Argentina Argentina (AET) 3
July 2 Switzerland Switzerland 1
Switzerland Switzerland 2
Algeria Algeria 0 July 7
Switzerland Switzerland (P) 0 (4)
July 3 Colombia Colombia 0 (3)
Colombia Colombia 1
Ghana Ghana 0

World Cup Betting Stats and Data

Our World Cup betting analysis draws on data from recent editions of the tournament to highlight consistent patterns and team performance metrics. The competition has averaged around 2.6 goals per match across its last five editions, with BTTS outcomes in roughly 48% of fixtures and clean sheets recorded in about 40%. While the group stage often produces higher-scoring matches due to open play and mismatched teams, World Cup finals tend to be tighter, averaging fewer than 2.5 goals per game as tactical caution and defensive discipline dominate. These insights, combined with current team form, player fitness, and pre-tournament momentum, form the basis of our data-driven soccer betting tips and forecasts.

World Cup 2026 Stats (2026)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.73
Away Teams 1.25
Total (Combined) 2.98
30.2 min/Goal (307 Goals in 103 matches)
52% Clean Sheets (54 times out of 103 matches)
55% Both Teams Scored (57 times out of 103 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 48%
Draw 23%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 79%
Over 2.5 56%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 21%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 8%
Under 1.5 21%
Under 2.5 44%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 79%
World Cup Match Stats (2026)
Shots Per Match 24.8
Shots / Match (Home) 13.94
Shots / Match (Away) 10.85
Fouls Per Match 22.97
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.53
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.44
Offsides Per Match 3.68
Players Participated 1248

World Cup 2026 Group A

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Mexico 3 3 0 0 6 0 +6 9 WWW
2 South Africa 3 1 1 1 2 3 -1 4 LDW
3 South Korea 3 1 0 2 2 3 -1 3 WLL
4 Czech Republic 3 0 1 2 2 6 -4 1 LDL

World Cup 2026 Group B

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Switzerland 3 2 1 0 7 3 +4 7 DWW
2 Canada 3 1 1 1 8 3 +5 4 DWL
3 Bosnia and Herzegovina 3 1 1 1 5 6 -1 4 DLW
4 Qatar 3 0 1 2 2 10 -8 1 DLL

World Cup 2026 Group C

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Brazil 3 2 1 0 7 1 +6 7 DWW
2 Morocco 3 2 1 0 6 3 +3 7 DWW
3 Scotland 3 1 0 2 1 4 -3 3 WLL
4 Haiti 3 0 0 3 2 8 -6 0 LLL

World Cup 2026 Group D

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 USMNT 3 2 0 1 8 4 +4 6 WWL
2 Australia 3 1 1 1 2 2 0 4 WLD
3 Paraguay 3 1 1 1 2 4 -2 4 LWD
4 Turkey 3 1 0 2 3 5 -2 3 LLW

World Cup 2026 Group E

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Germany 3 2 0 1 10 4 +6 6 WWL
2 Ivory Coast 3 2 0 1 4 2 +2 6 WLW
3 Ecuador 3 1 1 1 2 2 0 4 LDW
4 Curaçao 3 0 1 2 1 9 -8 1 LDL

World Cup 2026 Group F

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Netherlands 3 2 1 0 10 4 +6 7 DWW
2 Japan 3 1 2 0 7 3 +4 5 DWD
3 Sweden 3 1 1 1 7 7 0 4 WLD
4 Tunisia 3 0 0 3 2 12 -10 0 LLL

World Cup 2026 Group G

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Belgium 3 1 2 0 6 2 +4 5 DDW
2 Egypt 3 1 2 0 5 3 +2 5 DWD
3 Iran 3 0 3 0 3 3 0 3 DDD
4 New Zealand 3 0 1 2 4 10 -6 1 DLL

World Cup 2026 Group H

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Spain 3 2 1 0 5 0 +5 7 DWW
2 Cape Verde Islands 3 0 3 0 2 2 0 3 DDD
3 Uruguay 3 0 2 1 3 4 -1 2 DDL
4 Saudi Arabia 3 0 2 1 1 5 -4 2 DLD

World Cup 2026 Group I

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 France 3 3 0 0 10 2 +8 9 WWW
2 Norway 3 2 0 1 8 7 +1 6 WWL
3 Senegal 3 1 0 2 8 6 +2 3 LLW
4 Iraq 3 0 0 3 1 12 -11 0 LLL

World Cup 2026 Group J

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Argentina 3 3 0 0 8 1 +7 9 WWW
2 Austria 3 1 1 1 6 6 0 4 WLD
3 Algeria 3 1 1 1 5 7 -2 4 LWD
4 Jordan 3 0 0 3 3 8 -5 0 LLL

World Cup 2026 Group K

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Colombia 3 2 1 0 4 1 +3 7 WWD
2 Portugal 3 1 2 0 6 1 +5 5 DWD
3 Congo DR 3 1 1 1 4 3 +1 4 DLW
4 Uzbekistan 3 0 0 3 2 11 -9 0 LLL

World Cup 2026 Group L

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 England 3 2 1 0 6 2 +4 7 WDW
2 Croatia 3 2 0 1 5 5 0 6 LWW
3 Ghana 3 1 1 1 2 2 0 4 WDL
4 Panama 3 0 0 3 0 4 -4 0 LLL

World Cup 2026 Results

Date Match
14/07/2026, 19:00 France 0 - 2 Spain
15/07/2026, 19:00 England 1 - 2 Argentina

World Cup 2026 Fixtures

Date Match
19/07/2026, 19:00 Spain - Argentina

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