205 published previews across every competition we cover.
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Tunisia head into this dead rubber already eliminated and without a win or a clean sheet at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Netherlands need a win to cement top spot in Group F. Everything points to a comfortable Dutch victory in Kansas City.
Japan need only a draw to advance from FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F. Sweden must win. With Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak up front and nothing to lose, this has all the ingredients of an open, high-scoring finale.
Ecuador's World Cup campaign is on the brink. They face a Germany side already through to the round of 32 at MetLife Stadium on Thursday, needing a win to keep their knockout hopes alive.
Ivory Coast need only a point at Lincoln Financial Field to reach the World Cup last 32 for the first time. Curaçao, already the smallest nation in tournament history, need a miracle. Our preview, predicted lineups and betting tips.
South Africa need a win to keep their FIFA World Cup 2026 hopes alive against South Korea, who know a draw is enough to advance from Group A. Here are our predicted lineups, team news and best bets for the 2am BST kick-off at Estadio BBVA.
Mexico head into the Estadio Azteca on a high, already through to the last 32, while Czechia must win to keep their World Cup alive. Our preview, predicted lineups and betting tips.
Scotland need at least a point to give themselves a strong shot at World Cup knockout football for the first time ever. Brazil, armed with a returning Neymar, have other ideas.
Morocco need a win to seal Group C top spot when they face already-eliminated Haiti at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday. Ismael Saibari has scored in both Atlas Lions games, while Haiti are yet to register a single goal in the tournament.
Switzerland and Canada go head-to-head at BC Place in Vancouver on Wednesday night with top spot in Group B at stake. Both sides are level on four points. Our preview has team news, predicted line-ups and a betting tip.
Bosnia and Herzegovina host Qatar at Lumen Field in Seattle on Wednesday in a winner-takes-all Group B finale at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both sides sit on one point and face elimination with a draw or defeat.
Colombia can seal their place in the round of 32 with a win at Estadio Akron. Congo DR head to Guadalajara on the back of a famous point against Portugal, and they will not be easy to break down.
England can seal their place in the round of 32 with a game to spare when they face Ghana in Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday. Both sides won their openers, but the gulf in quality is hard to ignore.
Portugal need a win to get their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign back on track after a shock draw with DR Congo. Uzbekistan arrive having lost 3-1 to Colombia on matchday one. Full team news, predicted lineups, TV details and betting tips.
Kylian Mbappe is two goals from the all-time World Cup scoring record as France look to seal a place in the last 32 against an Iraq side who shipped four to Norway on matchday one.
Lionel Messi's hat-trick against Algeria gave Argentina the perfect start to their title defence. Austria arrive in Dallas on three points of their own. Our prediction, tips and team news for Monday's Group J clash.
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