205 published previews across every competition we cover.
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South Africa face Canada at SoFi Stadium on Sunday in the first knockout fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bafana Bafana are heavy outsiders at 5/1, with Canada the 8/13 favourites to progress.
Argentina arrive at AT&T Stadium as world champions and Group J winners, fielding a rotated side against already-eliminated Jordan in their FIFA World Cup 2026 finale. Lionel Messi starts on the bench. Our full preview, predicted lineups, and betting tips.
Algeria and Austria meet in a loaded FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J finale at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium. Both sides know a draw sends them through, but both managers insist they want to win.
Colombia need only a point at Hard Rock Stadium to top Group K. Portugal must win. With Ronaldo in form and top spot on the line, this is the pick of the group stage finale.
Congo DR need a win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to keep their Round of 32 hopes alive. Uzbekistan, bottom of Group K with zero points, face a last chance to save their debut World Cup campaign. Here is everything you need to know.
England can seal top spot in Group L at the FIFA World Cup 2026 when they face an already-eliminated Panama at MetLife Stadium on Saturday night. Reece James is out but Thomas Tuchel otherwise has a full squad to choose from.
Croatia must win at Lincoln Financial Field to guarantee their place in the round of 32. Ghana know a draw is enough. Jon Fisher previews the Group L finale with predicted XIs, team news and tips.
New Zealand need a win to stand any chance of advancing at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Belgium need three points to guarantee top spot. Both sides head to BC Place with everything still to play for in Group G.
Egypt need only a draw to advance from Group G at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Iran need a win. Something has to give at Lumen Field, here are our tips, predicted lineups and match preview.
Spain need only a point to top Group H. Uruguay need a result to be sure of progressing without relying on Cape Verde slipping up. The only meeting of two former world champions in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage has plenty riding on it.
Cape Verde need only a point to advance at their first-ever World Cup. Saudi Arabia must win or go home. Group H's finale at NRG Stadium shapes up as a tense, high-stakes shootout, and the Blue Sharks look well placed to hold their nerve.
Both sides have won their opening two games in Group I at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Friday's clash at Gillette Stadium settles who tops it. Erling Haaland has four goals, Kylian Mbappé has four goals, and Didier Deschamps won't even be on the touchline.
Senegal need a win, and probably a big one, to keep their FIFA World Cup 2026 alive at BMO Field. Iraq arrive having conceded seven goals in two matches and with nothing left to lose.
Paraguay need a win to guarantee second place in Group D at the FIFA World Cup 2026, while Australia know a draw will do. Miguel Almirón is suspended and the Socceroos make six changes, setting up a fascinating shootout in San Francisco.
Türkiye arrive at SoFi Stadium already eliminated and goalless in two games; USA come in as Group D winners with a perfect record. Jon Fisher previews the FIFA World Cup 2026 dead rubber, with predicted lineups, team news and betting tips.
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I write these as a football fan first. The numbers matter, but so does the narrative — a manager under pressure, a striker who has not scored in seven, a side that has not won away from home since October. Those details shape games as much as the league table does, and they shape the picks here too. Browse by date or competition below, and if you disagree with a call, the reasoning is all there on the page.
