World Cup 2026 Predictions

Mexico City will look to kickstart their 2026 World Cup campaign in style when Mexico take on South Africa at Estadio Banorte in the tournament's opening match. As Mexico impressed in their last warm-up game, crushing Serbia 5-1, we predict a 2-0 home win. Backed by a passionate home crowd, El Tri will be determined to make a winning start after an encouraging series of warm ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 June 2026 at 20:00

Estadio Akron will host an intriguing Group A opener as South Korea and the Czech Republic begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns in Zapopan. As the two teams seem to be evenly matched at the moment, we predict a 1-1 draw. South Korea head into the tournament on the back of consecutive victories over Trinidad and Tobago (5-0) and El Salvador (1-0). Hong Myung-Bo's side ha ... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 June 2026 at 03:00

Expect a lively atmosphere at BMO Field as Canada begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina. As Bosnia lack top-class players, our prediction firmly points toward a 1-0 home win. The hosts received a major boost ahead of the tournament with Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies returning to full fitness. Juventus striker Jonathan David is widely expecte ... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 June 2026 at 20:00

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at SoFi Stadium when the USA and Paraguay lock horns in their opening Group D match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Given USA's home support and promising displays in warm-up games, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Yanks enter the tournament after a mixed run of results but remain a dangerous side, particularly in attack. The Stars and Stripes have wo ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 June 2026 at 02:00

Levi’s Stadium will host an intriguing World Cup Group B opener as Qatar look to claim a major scalp against an experienced Switzerland side. However, we predict a 2-0 away win as gap in quality between the two sides is pretty big. The Qataris are eager to claim a major scalp on the biggest stage, with veteran Hassan Al-Haydos, creative playmaker Akram Afif, and prolific f ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 June 2026 at 20:00

There will be fireworks when Brazil and Morocco face off at MetLife Stadium in what promises to be one of the standout matches of the opening round in Group C. As both sides are likely to adopt a cautious approach in their World Cup opener, we predict a 1-1 draw. Brazil head into the tournament in good spirits after producing a series of high-scoring displays in recent frien ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 June 2026 at 23:00

Haiti will make a long-awaited return to the World Cup finals when they take on Scotland, ending a remarkable 52-year absence from football's biggest stage. However, we predict a 3-1 win for Steve Clarke's men as they impressed in the qualifiers for the showpiece tournement. The Caribbean nation heads into the tournament full of confidence after a stunning 4-0 victory over N ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 June 2026 at 02:00

BC Place will be the centre of attention when Australia and Turkey lock horns in their opening Group D match at the 2026 World Cup. As Turkey boss Vincenzo Montella has a number of top-class players to choose from, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Socceroos have now qualified for six consecutive World Cup finals and will be eager to make a positive start in Vancouver. St. Paul ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 June 2026 at 05:00

Germany and Curacao face each other in a David-vs-Goliath clash in Group E, with the four-time world champions expected to begin their campaign on a winning note. Given the huge gap in quality between the two teams, we predict a 7-0 home win. Germany head into the tournament in excellent form, having won eight of their last ten matches and carrying a remarkable eight-game wi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 June 2026 at 18:00

Netherlands and Japan face each other at AT&T Stadium in what promises to be an entertaining Eredivisie game. The Oranje aim to kickstart their campaign in style despite the absence of Liverpool winger Jeremie Frimpong. However, Ronald Koeman still has plenty of star quality at his disposal, with captain Virgil van Dijk, midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, and forward Cody Gakpo al ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 June 2026 at 21:00

Lincoln Financial Field will host a highly-anticipated World Cup Group E opener as Ivory Coast and Ecuador battle for what could prove to be a crucial three points in the race for the knockout stages. However, we predict a 1-1 draw as the two teams seem to be evenly matched. The Elephants arrive in high spirits after a morale-boosting 2-1 victory over France in a recent frie ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 June 2026 at 00:00

Sweden and Tunisia square off against each other in a Group F clash, with both sides looking to make a flying start to their World Cup campaigns. As both sides are capable of finding the net, we predict a 2-2 draw. Sweden head into the match after a disappointing run in their final warm-up games, suffering a 3-1 defeat to Norway before drawing 2-2 with Greece. There is posit ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 June 2026 at 03:00

Spain will be looking to kickstart their World Cup campaign in style when they take on Cape Verde in their opening group-stage match. As David faces Goliath at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, we predict a 3-0 home win. La Roja head into the tournament in excellent form, having avoided defeat in each of their last ten outings. The good news for Spain is that Barcelona sensation Lamine ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 June 2026 at 17:00

Belgium will look to continue their impressive run of form when they take on Egypt in an intriguing World Cup group-stage encounter. As Rudi Garcia can count on key players for the Group G opener, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Red Devils head into the clash brimming with confidence after back-to-back warm-up victories over Croatia (2-0) and Tunisia (5-0). The good news for ... Read More...

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

Hard Rock Stadium in Miami sets the stage for an intriguing Group H opener as Saudi Arabia and Uruguay begin their 2026 World Cup campaigns. As Uruguay are a more experienced side than Saudi Arabia, our prediction firmly points toward a 1-0 away win. Saudi Arabia travel to USA in high spirits after a convincing 3-0 victory over Puerto Rico in their final warm-up match. Exper ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 June 2026 at 23:00

SoFi Stadium will be the centre of attention when Iran and New Zealand face each other in their opening Group G match of the 2026 World Cup. Iran head into the tournament full of confidence after putting together a three-game winning streak in friendly matches, most recently defeating Mali 2-0. The Iranians remain a well-balanced side, combining defensive discipline with exp ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 June 2026 at 02:00

France and Senegal go head to head at MetLife Stadium in one of the most anticipated matches of the opening round as both sides look to make a strong start to their World Cup campaign. Les Bleus will be eager to bounce back from a disappointing 2-1 friendly defeat to Ivory Coast, a result that exposed a few weaknesses ahead of the tournament. Didier Deschamps will have to co ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 June 2026 at 20:00

Iraq and Norway face off in an intriguing Group I opener, with both nations aiming to begin their World Cup campaign on a positive note. Given the number of top-class players in Stale Solbakken's team, we predict a 3-1 away win. Iraq will be full of belief after holding Spain to a respectable 1-1 draw in a recent friendly, proving they can compete with elite opposition. Howe ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 June 2026 at 23:00

Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City will host an eagerly-waited Group J opener as Argentina and Algeria lock horns in what promises to be one of the standout matches of the opening round. As Argentina are a more experienced side than Algeria, we predict a 1-0 win. La Albiceleste continue to rely on the brilliance of Lionel Messi, with coach Lionel Scaloni still boasting a wealt ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 June 2026 at 02:00

Austria will be looking to kickstart their World Cup qualifying campaign in style when they take on Jordan in what appears to be a favourable opening assignment. As David faces Goliath at Levi's Stadium, we predict a 3-0 home win. The Austrians continue to rely on experienced stars such as David Alaba and Marko Arnautovic, while Konrad Laimer is expected to play a key role i ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 June 2026 at 05:00

NRG Stadium will host an intriguing World Cup clash as Portugal and DR Congo face each other in their tournament opener. Portugal travel to USA with high expectations and are widely regarded as one of the dark horses for the title. The good news for Roberto Martinez is that Rafael Leao is available for selection despite his sending-off in the recent 2-1 friendly win over Chi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 June 2026 at 18:00

All eyes will be on AT&T Stadium in Arlington when England and Croatia face each other in their Group L opener. Given the number of top-class players in Thomas Tuchel's team, we predict a 1-0 home win. The Three Lions enter the tournament with high expectations despite the omission of several notable names, including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Morgan Gibbs-White, Trent Alexand ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 June 2026 at 21:00

Ghana and Panama face each other in an intriguing World Cup opener, with both sides eager to make a positive start to their campaign. Ghana head into the tournament on the back of a disappointing run of results, having failed to win any of their last five warm-up matches. Their most recent outing ended in a 1-1 draw with Wales, and coach Carlos Queiroz will be hoping his sid ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 June 2026 at 00:00

Uzbekistan and Colombia face each other in their World Cup Group K opener, with both sides eager to make a positive start to the tournament. Given the huge gap in quality and experienced between the two sides, we predict a 2-0 away win. Paolo Cannavaro's men may have suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Netherlands in their final warm-up match, but their performance against one of E ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 June 2026 at 03:00