World Cup 2026 Predictions
Editorial match predictions for FIFA World Cup 2026 — semi-finals, quarter-finals, Round of 16 knockout stage and every group-stage matchday. Tactical analysis, win-or-go-home stakes and score forecasts for every fixture.
World Cup 2026 Knockout Predictions
Semi-finals on July 14–15, 2026, quarter-finals from July 9–11, plus Round of 16 fixtures from June 28–July 7. Single elimination — extra time and penalties if required. Win or go home.
Semi-finals · July 14–15, 2026
Quarter-finals · July 9–11, 2026
France vs Morocco
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
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Quarter-final
Spain vs Belgium
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
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Quarter-final
Norway vs England
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
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Quarter-final
Argentina vs Switzerland
Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City
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June 28, 2026
June 29, 2026
June 30, 2026
July 1, 2026
July 2, 2026
July 3, 2026
July 7, 2026
World Cup 2026 Matchday 3 Predictions
All 24 final group-stage fixtures from June 24–27, 2026. Each preview covers qualification context, tactical analysis and an editorial prediction — updated after Matchday 2 results.
June 24, 2026
Switzerland vs Canada
AT&T Stadium, Arlington
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Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar
NRG Stadium, Houston
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Brazil vs Scotland
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
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Morocco vs Haiti
Camping World Stadium, Orlando
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Czechia vs Mexico
Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
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South Africa vs South Korea
Estadio BBVA, Monterrey
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June 25, 2026
Ecuador vs Germany
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
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Curaçao vs Ivory Coast
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
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Tunisia vs Netherlands
Lumen Field, Seattle
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Japan vs Sweden
BC Place, Vancouver
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Turkey vs USA
SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
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Paraguay vs Australia
Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
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June 26, 2026
Norway vs France
Estadio BBVA, Monterrey
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Senegal vs Iraq
Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
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Uruguay vs Spain
MetLife Stadium, New York
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Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
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New Zealand vs Belgium
Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
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Egypt vs Iran
AT&T Stadium, Arlington
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June 27, 2026
Panama vs England
NRG Stadium, Houston
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Croatia vs Ghana
AT&T Stadium, Arlington
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Colombia vs Portugal
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
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DR Congo vs Uzbekistan
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
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Jordan vs Argentina
SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
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Algeria vs Austria
Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
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World Cup 2026 Matchday 2 Predictions
All 24 second-round group fixtures from June 18–23, 2026. Each preview includes Matchday 1 results, current standings context, tactical analysis and an editorial score prediction.
June 18, 2026
Czechia vs South Africa
Czechia need a win after drawing their opener; South Africa must respond after defeat to Mexico.
Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
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Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Switzerland top Group B after beating Qatar; Bosnia chase points after a draw with Canada.
Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
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Canada vs Qatar
Canada host Qatar with both sides needing a result to stay in the Group B race.
Toronto Stadium
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Mexico vs South Korea
Group A leaders Mexico face South Korea in a clash that could decide first place.
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
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June 19, 2026
USA vs Australia
USA look to confirm Group D control; Australia need points after drawing with Turkey.
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
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Scotland vs Morocco
Scotland sit second in Group C; Morocco must bounce back after a narrow loss to Brazil.
Boston Stadium
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Brazil vs Haiti
Brazil target six points; Haiti face elimination pressure after losing their opener.
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
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Turkey vs Paraguay
Turkey and Paraguay meet in a must-win Group D fixture for both sides.
BC Place, Vancouver
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June 20, 2026
Netherlands vs Sweden
Group F's top two collide — Netherlands and Sweden both won their openers.
AT&T Stadium, Arlington
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Germany vs Ivory Coast
Germany lead Group E; Ivory Coast need a result to keep pace with the Germans.
NRG Stadium, Houston
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Ecuador vs Curaçao
Ecuador and Curaçao battle for survival points at the bottom of Group E.
Philadelphia Stadium
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June 21, 2026
Tunisia vs Japan
Both Tunisia and Japan lost their openers and cannot afford another defeat.
Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe
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Spain vs Saudi Arabia
Spain aim to seal progress; Saudi Arabia fight to stay alive after losing to Uruguay.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
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Belgium vs Iran
Group G leaders Belgium and Iran meet in a heavyweight second-round clash.
Lumen Field, Seattle
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Uruguay vs Cape Verde
Uruguay chase six points; Cape Verde need a shock result to stay in contention.
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
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New Zealand vs Egypt
New Zealand and Egypt are winless — one of them must claim their first points.
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
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June 22, 2026
Argentina vs Austria
Argentina lead Group J; Austria need a result against the defending champions.
Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
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France vs Iraq
France target a second win; Iraq must respond after a narrow opening defeat.
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
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Norway vs Senegal
Norway top Group I after beating Iraq; Senegal need points after losing to France.
Boston Stadium
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Jordan vs Algeria
Jordan and Algeria both need a win to keep Group J qualification hopes alive.
Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
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June 23, 2026
Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Portugal lead Group K; Uzbekistan face a steep climb after losing to Colombia.
Houston Stadium
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England vs Ghana
England and Ghana are level on three points at the top of Group L.
AT&T Stadium, Arlington
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Panama vs Croatia
Panama and Croatia are bottom of Group L and playing for survival.
BMO Field, Toronto
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Colombia vs DR Congo
Colombia chase six points; DR Congo need a turnaround after losing to Portugal.
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
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Completed Matchday 1 Predictions
Full previews for all 24 opening group-stage fixtures (June 11–17, 2026) — form guides, team comparisons and editorial forecasts from the first round.
June 11, 2026
June 12, 2026
June 13, 2026
June 14, 2026
June 15, 2026
June 16, 2026
June 17, 2026
Austria vs Jordan
Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
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Portugal vs DR Congo
Houston Stadium
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England vs Croatia
AT&T Stadium, Arlington
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Ghana vs Panama
BMO Field, Toronto
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Uzbekistan vs Colombia
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
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About World Cup 2026 Match Predictions
MundialAnalytics publishes independent, editorial match predictions for every FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage fixture. Our previews are built for readers who want more than headline picks — each article covers tactical shape, key players, recent international form from Flashscore, and the qualification maths that shapes second-round fixtures.
Matchday 2 predictions differ from opening-round previews because both teams carry live tournament data. We analyse Matchday 1 results, current group standings and how coaches adjust pressing triggers, rest-defence spacing and set-piece plans after the first round. That context feeds our probability estimates, exact score predictions and editorial best-value picks — always labelled as analysis, not betting advice.
Browse by date above or explore our team profiles, group overview and tournament format guide for the full World Cup 2026 picture. For the latest forecasts, follow our Telegram channel.
World Cup 2026 Predictions FAQ
When are Matchday 2 World Cup 2026 predictions published?
Our Matchday 2 previews cover all 24 second-round group fixtures from June 18–23, 2026. Each page is updated with Matchday 1 context and group standings analysis before kickoff.
How are World Cup 2026 predictions made?
Predictions combine editorial tactical analysis, recent international form from Flashscore, FIFA ranking context, Matchday 1 results and group-stage qualification maths. Probability estimates are editorial models, not bookmaker odds.
Are Matchday 1 predictions still available?
Yes. All 24 opening-round previews remain accessible in the Completed Matchday 1 Predictions section above. They include full form guides, team comparisons and score forecasts from June 11–17, 2026.
Do predictions include exact scores?
Matchday 2 pages include an exact score prediction, likely score range, best value pick and confidence level alongside win/draw/loss probability bars.
Is MundialAnalytics affiliated with FIFA?
No. MundialAnalytics is an independent football analytics site. We are not affiliated with FIFA or any betting operator.