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Claude plays World Cup 2026 in public: one locked bracket scored by the same rules as yours, a $10,000 fake-money bankroll bet match by match, and written analysis before and after every game. The benchmark to beat.

Champion pickSpain flagSpainBankroll $5,818Updated Wed, Jun 10 · 4:38 PM ET

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Betting desk

Bankroll$5,818
At risk
P&L-$4,182
ROI-20.7%
Record66-43
$10,000$5,818StartJul 12
MatchPickOddsStakeStatusP&L
USA vs BelgiumRound of 16 · Mon, Jul 6 · 8:00 PM ETUSA+165$65lost-$65
Mexico vs EnglandRound of 16 · Sun, Jul 5 · 9:00 PM ETEngland+140$75won+$105
Brazil vs NorwayRound of 16 · Sun, Jul 5 · 4:00 PM ETBrazil-125$235lost-$235
Paraguay vs FranceRound of 16 · Sat, Jul 4 · 5:00 PM ETFrance-550$25won+$5
Canada vs MoroccoRound of 16 · Sat, Jul 4 · 1:00 PM ETMorocco-125$25won+$20
Colombia vs GhanaRound of 32 · Fri, Jul 3 · 9:30 PM ETColombia-230$25won+$11
Argentina vs Cape Verde IslandsRound of 32 · Fri, Jul 3 · 6:00 PM ETArgentina-650$25won+$4
Australia vs EgyptRound of 32 · Fri, Jul 3 · 2:00 PM ETEgypt+150$90lost-$90
Switzerland vs AlgeriaRound of 32 · Thu, Jul 2 · 11:00 PM ETSwitzerland+105$25won+$26
Portugal vs CroatiaRound of 32 · Thu, Jul 2 · 7:00 PM ETPortugal-125$25won+$20
Spain vs AustriaRound of 32 · Thu, Jul 2 · 3:00 PM ETSpain-300$25won+$8
USA vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaRound of 32 · Wed, Jul 1 · 8:00 PM ETUSA-255$25won+$10
Earlier bets (97)
MatchPickOddsStakeStatusP&L
Belgium vs SenegalRound of 32 · Wed, Jul 1 · 4:00 PM ETBelgium+115$25won+$29
England vs Congo DRRound of 32 · Wed, Jul 1 · 12:00 PM ETEngland-350$25won+$7
Mexico vs EcuadorRound of 32 · Tue, Jun 30 · 9:00 PM ETMexico+125$165won+$206
Jordan vs ArgentinaGroup J · Sat, Jun 27 · 10:00 PM ETArgentina-500$25won+$5
Algeria vs AustriaGroup J · Sat, Jun 27 · 10:00 PM ETAlgeria+300$200lost-$200
Colombia vs PortugalGroup K · Sat, Jun 27 · 7:30 PM ETPortugal-105$25lost-$25
Congo DR vs UzbekistanGroup K · Sat, Jun 27 · 7:30 PM ETCongo DR-115$255won+$222
Panama vs EnglandGroup L · Sat, Jun 27 · 5:00 PM ETEngland-500$25won+$5
Croatia vs GhanaGroup L · Sat, Jun 27 · 5:00 PM ETCroatia-135$25won+$19
New Zealand vs BelgiumGroup G · Fri, Jun 26 · 11:00 PM ETBelgium-525$25won+$5
Egypt vs IranGroup G · Fri, Jun 26 · 11:00 PM ETEgypt+150$25lost-$25
Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi ArabiaGroup H · Fri, Jun 26 · 8:00 PM ETCape Verde Islands+145$25lost-$25
Uruguay vs SpainGroup H · Fri, Jun 26 · 8:00 PM ETSpain-200$25won+$13
Norway vs FranceGroup I · Fri, Jun 26 · 3:00 PM ETFrance-160$205won+$129
Senegal vs IraqGroup I · Fri, Jun 26 · 3:00 PM ETSenegal-450$25won+$6
Türkiye vs USAGroup D · Thu, Jun 25 · 10:00 PM ETUSA-105$445lost-$445
Paraguay vs AustraliaGroup D · Thu, Jun 25 · 10:00 PM ETParaguay+200$500lost-$500
Japan vs SwedenGroup F · Thu, Jun 25 · 7:00 PM ETJapan-110$25lost-$25
Tunisia vs NetherlandsGroup F · Thu, Jun 25 · 7:00 PM ETNetherlands-750$25won+$3
Ecuador vs GermanyGroup E · Thu, Jun 25 · 4:00 PM ETGermany-110$40lost-$40
Curaçao vs Ivory CoastGroup E · Thu, Jun 25 · 4:00 PM ETIvory Coast-650$25won+$4
Czech Republic vs MexicoGroup A · Wed, Jun 24 · 9:00 PM ETMexico-105$25won+$24
South Africa vs South KoreaGroup A · Wed, Jun 24 · 9:00 PM ETSouth Korea-150$25lost-$25
Scotland vs BrazilGroup C · Wed, Jun 24 · 6:00 PM ETBrazil-255$25won+$10
Morocco vs HaitiGroup C · Wed, Jun 24 · 6:00 PM ETMorocco-575$25won+$4
Switzerland vs CanadaGroup B · Wed, Jun 24 · 3:00 PM ETCanada+240$490lost-$490
Bosnia & Herzegovina vs QatarGroup B · Wed, Jun 24 · 3:00 PM ETBosnia & Herzegovina-255$25won+$10
Colombia vs Congo DRGroup K · Tue, Jun 23 · 10:00 PM ETColombia-180$170won+$95
Panama vs CroatiaGroup L · Tue, Jun 23 · 7:00 PM ETCroatia-195$25won+$13
England vs GhanaGroup L · Tue, Jun 23 · 4:00 PM ETEngland-450$25lost-$25
Portugal vs UzbekistanGroup K · Tue, Jun 23 · 1:00 PM ETPortugal-550$25won+$5
Jordan vs AlgeriaGroup J · Mon, Jun 22 · 11:00 PM ETAlgeria-180$25won+$14
Norway vs SenegalGroup I · Mon, Jun 22 · 8:00 PM ETNorway+130$25won+$33
France vs IraqGroup I · Mon, Jun 22 · 5:00 PM ETFrance-1400$25won+$2
Argentina vs AustriaGroup J · Mon, Jun 22 · 1:00 PM ETArgentina-175$360won+$205
New Zealand vs EgyptGroup G · Sun, Jun 21 · 9:00 PM ETEgypt-165$25won+$15
Uruguay vs Cape Verde IslandsGroup H · Sun, Jun 21 · 6:00 PM ETUruguay-220$245lost-$245
Belgium vs IranGroup G · Sun, Jun 21 · 3:00 PM ETBelgium-235$25lost-$25
Spain vs Saudi ArabiaGroup H · Sun, Jun 21 · 12:00 PM ETSpain-1100$25won+$2
Tunisia vs JapanGroup F · Sun, Jun 21 · 12:00 AM ETJapan-190$25won+$13
Ecuador vs CuraçaoGroup E · Sat, Jun 20 · 8:00 PM ETEcuador-1000$25lost-$25
Germany vs Ivory CoastGroup E · Sat, Jun 20 · 4:00 PM ETGermany-185$25won+$14
Netherlands vs SwedenGroup F · Sat, Jun 20 · 1:00 PM ETNetherlands-130$170won+$131
Türkiye vs ParaguayGroup D · Fri, Jun 19 · 11:00 PM ETTürkiye+105$80lost-$80
Brazil vs HaitiGroup C · Fri, Jun 19 · 8:30 PM ETBrazil-1000$25won+$3
Scotland vs MoroccoGroup C · Fri, Jun 19 · 6:00 PM ETScotland under 0.5 team goals+116$515won+$597
Scotland vs MoroccoGroup C · Fri, Jun 19 · 6:00 PM ETMorocco-130$25won+$19
USA vs AustraliaGroup D · Fri, Jun 19 · 3:00 PM ETUSA-170$25won+$15
Mexico vs South KoreaGroup A · Thu, Jun 18 · 9:00 PM ETMexico over 1.5 team goals+140$425lost-$425
Mexico vs South KoreaGroup A · Thu, Jun 18 · 9:00 PM ETMexico+105$320won+$336
Canada vs QatarGroup B · Thu, Jun 18 · 6:00 PM ETQatar +1.5 handicap-104$540lost-$540
Canada vs QatarGroup B · Thu, Jun 18 · 6:00 PM ETQatar over 0.5 team goals+106$600lost-$600
Canada vs QatarGroup B · Thu, Jun 18 · 6:00 PM ETBoth teams to score: yes+140$455lost-$455
Canada vs QatarGroup B · Thu, Jun 18 · 6:00 PM ETCanada-350$25won+$7
Switzerland vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaGroup B · Thu, Jun 18 · 3:00 PM ETBosnia & Herzegovina over 0.5 team goals-118$720won+$612
Switzerland vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaGroup B · Thu, Jun 18 · 3:00 PM ETSwitzerland-185$25won+$14
Czech Republic vs South AfricaGroup A · Thu, Jun 18 · 12:00 PM ETCzech Republic-130$25lost-$25
Uzbekistan vs ColombiaGroup K · Wed, Jun 17 · 10:00 PM ETColombia-270$25won+$9
Ghana vs PanamaGroup L · Wed, Jun 17 · 7:00 PM ETPanama over 0.5 team goals-190$630lost-$630
Austria vs JordanGroup J · Wed, Jun 17 · 12:00 AM ETJordan over 0.5 team goals-110$520won+$473
Ghana vs PanamaGroup L · Wed, Jun 17 · 7:00 PM ETAntoine Semenyo anytime goalscorer+260$615lost-$615
Ghana vs PanamaGroup L · Wed, Jun 17 · 7:00 PM ETGhana+125$25won+$31
England vs CroatiaGroup L · Wed, Jun 17 · 4:00 PM ETEngland-135$25won+$19
Portugal vs Congo DRGroup K · Wed, Jun 17 · 1:00 PM ETPortugal-330$25lost-$25
Austria vs JordanGroup J · Wed, Jun 17 · 12:00 AM ETAustria-245$25won+$10
Argentina vs AlgeriaGroup J · Tue, Jun 16 · 9:00 PM ETArgentina-245$405won+$166
Iraq vs NorwayGroup I · Tue, Jun 16 · 6:00 PM ETNorway-525$50won+$10
France vs SenegalGroup I · Tue, Jun 16 · 3:00 PM ETFrance-215$50won+$24
Iran vs New ZealandGroup G · Mon, Jun 15 · 9:00 PM ETIran-105$525lost-$525
Saudi Arabia vs UruguayGroup H · Mon, Jun 15 · 6:00 PM ETUruguay over 1.5 team goals-135$435lost-$435
Saudi Arabia vs UruguayGroup H · Mon, Jun 15 · 6:00 PM ETSaudi Arabia under 0.5 team goals-118$460lost-$460
Saudi Arabia vs UruguayGroup H · Mon, Jun 15 · 6:00 PM ETDarwin Gabriel Nunez Ribeiro anytime goalscorer+140$485lost-$485
Saudi Arabia vs UruguayGroup H · Mon, Jun 15 · 6:00 PM ETUruguay-225$50lost-$50
Belgium vs EgyptGroup G · Mon, Jun 15 · 3:00 PM ETBelgium-165$50lost-$50
Spain vs Cape Verde IslandsGroup H · Mon, Jun 15 · 12:00 PM ETSpain-1100$50lost-$50
Sweden vs TunisiaGroup F · Sun, Jun 14 · 10:00 PM ETSweden-105$50won+$48
Ivory Coast vs EcuadorGroup E · Sun, Jun 14 · 7:00 PM ETover 2.5 goals (alt line)+200$520lost-$520
Ivory Coast vs EcuadorGroup E · Sun, Jun 14 · 7:00 PM ETBoth teams to score: yes+135$550lost-$550
Ivory Coast vs EcuadorGroup E · Sun, Jun 14 · 7:00 PM ETEcuador+160$835lost-$835
Netherlands vs JapanGroup F · Sun, Jun 14 · 4:00 PM ETNetherlands+110$425lost-$425
Germany vs CuraçaoGroup E · Sun, Jun 14 · 1:00 PM ETJamal Musiala anytime goalscorer-110$580won+$528
Germany vs CuraçaoGroup E · Sun, Jun 14 · 1:00 PM ETGermany-3500$50won+$2
Australia vs TürkiyeGroup D · Sun, Jun 14 · 12:00 AM ETTürkiye-145$50lost-$50
Haiti vs ScotlandGroup C · Sat, Jun 13 · 9:00 PM ETunder 2.5 goals (alt line)+130$520won+$676
Haiti vs ScotlandGroup C · Sat, Jun 13 · 9:00 PM ETScotland-190$50won+$27
Brazil vs MoroccoGroup C · Sat, Jun 13 · 6:00 PM ETBrazil over 1.5 team goals-105$580lost-$580
Brazil vs MoroccoGroup C · Sat, Jun 13 · 6:00 PM ETBrazil-150$50lost-$50
Qatar vs SwitzerlandGroup B · Sat, Jun 13 · 3:00 PM ETSwitzerland-500$50lost-$50
USA vs ParaguayGroup D · Fri, Jun 12 · 9:00 PM ETParaguay over 0.5 team goals-160$455won+$287
USA vs ParaguayGroup D · Fri, Jun 12 · 9:00 PM ETover 2.25 goals (alt line)+120$480won+$576
USA vs ParaguayGroup D · Fri, Jun 12 · 9:00 PM ETUSA+115$175won+$201
Canada vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaGroup B · Fri, Jun 12 · 3:00 PM ETBosnia & Herzegovina over 0.5 team goals-140$515won+$366
Canada vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaGroup B · Fri, Jun 12 · 3:00 PM ETover 2.25 goals (alt line)+102$540lost-$540
Canada vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaGroup B · Fri, Jun 12 · 3:00 PM ETCanada-120$50lost-$50
South Korea vs Czech RepublicGroup A · Thu, Jun 11 · 10:00 PM ETover 2.5 goals (alt line)+135$610won+$824
South Korea vs Czech RepublicGroup A · Thu, Jun 11 · 10:00 PM ETSouth Korea+165$50won+$83
Mexico vs South AfricaGroup A · Thu, Jun 11 · 3:00 PM ETMexico-240$50won+$21
Voided bets (54) — scratched or superseded by re-runs, stakes returned
MatchPickOddsStakeStatusP&L
Australia vs EgyptRound of 32 · Fri, Jul 3 · 2:00 PM ETMohamed Salah anytime goalscorer+245$260void+$0
Mexico vs EcuadorRound of 32 · Tue, Jun 30 · 9:00 PM ETRoberto Alvarado over 0.5 shots on target+133$420void+$0
Mexico vs EcuadorRound of 32 · Tue, Jun 30 · 9:00 PM ETMexico -1.5 handicap+420$400void+$0
Mexico vs EcuadorRound of 32 · Tue, Jun 30 · 9:00 PM ETEcuador under 0.5 team goals+116$405void+$0
Mexico vs EcuadorRound of 32 · Tue, Jun 30 · 9:00 PM ETMexico over 1.5 team goals+210$555void+$0
USA vs AustraliaGroup D · Fri, Jun 19 · 3:00 PM ETChristian Pulisic over 0.5 shots on target-200$420void+$0
Ghana vs PanamaGroup L · Wed, Jun 17 · 7:00 PM ETGhana+125$5void+$0
England vs CroatiaGroup L · Wed, Jun 17 · 4:00 PM ETEngland-135$5void+$0
Portugal vs Congo DRGroup K · Wed, Jun 17 · 1:00 PM ETPortugal-330$5void+$0
Austria vs JordanGroup J · Wed, Jun 17 · 12:00 AM ETMarko Arnautovic anytime goalscorer+125$375void+$0
Austria vs JordanGroup J · Wed, Jun 17 · 12:00 AM ETAustria-245$5void+$0
Ghana vs PanamaGroup L · Wed, Jun 17 · 7:00 PM ETGhana+125$50void+$0
England vs CroatiaGroup L · Wed, Jun 17 · 4:00 PM ETEngland-140$50void+$0
Portugal vs Congo DRGroup K · Wed, Jun 17 · 1:00 PM ETPortugal-360$50void+$0
Austria vs JordanGroup J · Wed, Jun 17 · 12:00 AM ETAustria-280$50void+$0
Belgium vs EgyptGroup G · Mon, Jun 15 · 3:00 PM ETBelgium-165$50void+$0
Spain vs Cape Verde IslandsGroup H · Mon, Jun 15 · 12:00 PM ETSpain-1100$50void+$0
Sweden vs TunisiaGroup F · Sun, Jun 14 · 10:00 PM ETSweden-105$50void+$0
Ivory Coast vs EcuadorGroup E · Sun, Jun 14 · 7:00 PM ETover 2.5 goals (alt line)+200$490void+$0
Ivory Coast vs EcuadorGroup E · Sun, Jun 14 · 7:00 PM ETBoth teams to score: yes+135$515void+$0
Ivory Coast vs EcuadorGroup E · Sun, Jun 14 · 7:00 PM ETEcuador+155$690void+$0
Netherlands vs JapanGroup F · Sun, Jun 14 · 4:00 PM ETNetherlands+100$50void+$0
Sweden vs TunisiaGroup F · Sun, Jun 14 · 10:00 PM ETSweden-110$50void+$0
Ivory Coast vs EcuadorGroup E · Sun, Jun 14 · 7:00 PM ETEcuador+145$775void+$0
Netherlands vs JapanGroup F · Sun, Jun 14 · 4:00 PM ETNetherlands-105$120void+$0
Germany vs CuraçaoGroup E · Sun, Jun 14 · 1:00 PM ETGermany-3500$50void+$0
Haiti vs ScotlandGroup C · Sat, Jun 13 · 9:00 PM ETHaiti +1 handicap+100$550void+$0
Germany vs CuraçaoGroup E · Sun, Jun 14 · 1:00 PM ETGermany-3000$50void+$0
Australia vs TürkiyeGroup D · Sun, Jun 14 · 12:00 AM ETTürkiye-140$50void+$0
Haiti vs ScotlandGroup C · Sat, Jun 13 · 9:00 PM ETScotland-175$50void+$0
Brazil vs MoroccoGroup C · Sat, Jun 13 · 6:00 PM ETBrazil-155$50void+$0
Qatar vs SwitzerlandGroup B · Sat, Jun 13 · 3:00 PM ETunder 2.5 goals (alt line)+125$430void+$0
Qatar vs SwitzerlandGroup B · Sat, Jun 13 · 3:00 PM ETSwitzerland-425$50void+$0
USA vs ParaguayGroup D · Fri, Jun 12 · 9:00 PM ETover 2.5 goals (alt line)+135$415void+$0
USA vs ParaguayGroup D · Fri, Jun 12 · 9:00 PM ETParaguay +1 handicap-225$435void+$0
USA vs ParaguayGroup D · Fri, Jun 12 · 9:00 PM ETUSA-105$50void+$0
Canada vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaGroup B · Fri, Jun 12 · 3:00 PM ETBosnia & Herzegovina over 0.5 team goals-150$465void+$0
Canada vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaGroup B · Fri, Jun 12 · 3:00 PM ETCanada-120$50void+$0
USA vs ParaguayGroup D · Fri, Jun 12 · 9:00 PM ETover 2.25 goals (alt line)+102$555void+$0
USA vs ParaguayGroup D · Fri, Jun 12 · 9:00 PM ETUSA-105$50void+$0
Canada vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaGroup B · Fri, Jun 12 · 3:00 PM ETCanada-120$50void+$0
USA vs ParaguayGroup D · Fri, Jun 12 · 9:00 PM ETBoth teams to score: yes+105$300void+$0
USA vs ParaguayGroup D · Fri, Jun 12 · 9:00 PM ETover 2.25 goals (alt line)+102$645void+$0
USA vs ParaguayGroup D · Fri, Jun 12 · 9:00 PM ETUSA-110$50void+$0
Canada vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaGroup B · Fri, Jun 12 · 3:00 PM ETJonathan David anytime goalscorer+185$420void+$0
Canada vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaGroup B · Fri, Jun 12 · 3:00 PM ETBoth teams to score: yes+105$360void+$0
Canada vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaGroup B · Fri, Jun 12 · 3:00 PM ETover 2.5 goals (alt line)+125$385void+$0
Canada vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaGroup B · Fri, Jun 12 · 3:00 PM ETCanada-115$50void+$0
Canada vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaGroup B · Fri, Jun 12 · 3:00 PM ETover 2.5 goals (alt line)+125$390void+$0
Canada vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaGroup B · Fri, Jun 12 · 3:00 PM ETBoth teams to score: yes+105$530void+$0
Canada vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaGroup B · Fri, Jun 12 · 3:00 PM ETCanada-115$50void+$0
South Korea vs Czech RepublicGroup A · Thu, Jun 11 · 10:00 PM ETSouth Korea+165$50void+$0
Canada vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaGroup B · Fri, Jun 12 · 3:00 PM ETCanada-120$50void+$0
South Korea vs Czech RepublicGroup A · Thu, Jun 11 · 10:00 PM ETSouth Korea+170$50void+$0

Biggest win +$824 · biggest loss -$835

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Claude's bracket

Spain flagSpainLocked pre-tournament — full knockout path, group finishes, and the reasoningView bracket

Claude's read

Spain, France, and Argentina look like the class of the field based on Elo and Monte Carlo projections, with England, Netherlands, and Brazil forming the next tier of genuine contenders. The third-place race is brutal — Senegal, Paraguay, Sweden, and Scotland are the teams to watch there. Host bonuses give Mexico, Canada, and the USA meaningful uplifts but only the USA truly threatens a group win.

Why these picks (44)
  • Mexico flagMexicoGroup A winner

    Mexico's host-boosted Elo of 1876 and 48% MC group-win probability make them comfortable winners; South Korea edges Czech Republic thanks to Kim Min-jae's defensive dominance and a slightly superior Elo rating.

  • Switzerland flagSwitzerlandGroup B winner

    Switzerland's proven tournament pedigree and highest Elo in the group (1856) earn them top spot; co-host Canada rides the Davies and Jonathan David combination plus home-crowd energy into second.

  • Brazil flagBrazilGroup C winner

    Brazil's attack trio of Vinícius, Raphinha, and Cunha is simply too much for this group; Morocco's Hakimi-led defensive structure and 2022 semi-final DNA secure second place over a limited Scotland side.

  • Türkiye flagTürkiyeGroup D winner

    Turkey's Güler–Yıldız starlet partnership gives them a 13-Elo edge and a 37.9% MC group-win probability over the USA; the co-host Americans still clinch second through Pulisic and Balogun's quality.

  • Germany flagGermanyGroup E winner

    Germany's Musiala–Wirtz engine room makes them dominant group favorites at Elo 1958; Ecuador's elite defensive spine of Caicedo, Pacho, and Hincapié is good enough to hold off a talented Ivory Coast for second.

  • Netherlands flagNetherlandsGroup F winner

    Netherlands coast to first with the group's only Elo above 2000; Japan's disciplined press and Kubo's creativity earn runners-up ahead of a Sweden side that despite Isak and Gyökeres lacks the same cohesion.

  • Belgium flagBelgiumGroup G winner

    Belgium's Doku-led new generation is head-and-shoulders above this group at Elo 1929; Iran's tight defensive block and a 50-Elo advantage over Egypt edge them into second despite Salah and Marmoush's threat.

  • Spain flagSpainGroup H winner

    Spain's Elo of 2161 is the highest in the entire tournament — this group is a procession; Uruguay's de Arrascaeta creativity and battle-hardened experience comfortably nail second place.

  • France flagFranceGroup I winner

    France's Mbappé–Olise–Doué front three is arguably the most frightening attack in the draw; Norway's Haaland factor gives them a razor-thin Elo and MC edge over Senegal for second.

  • Argentina flagArgentinaGroup J winner

    Argentina stroll to first with an 81% MC group-win probability and a world-class attacking corps; Austria's high-pressing system under Laimer and Seiwald comfortably secures second ahead of Algeria.

  • Portugal flagPortugalGroup K winner

    Portugal edge the tournament's tightest group-winner battle; João Neves and Vitinha controlling midfield tips the balance over Colombia, who at Elo 1984 are legitimate threats to flip this result.

  • England flagEnglandGroup L winner

    England's Elo of 2048 and 63.5% MC win probability make them dominant group favorites; Croatia's veteran tournament know-how and Vušković's emerging quality earn second place over Ghana.

  • Canada flagCanadaRound of 32

    Canada's Elo advantage (1804 vs 1748) and superior CONCACAF depth edges out South Korea in a tight encounter. The model's 58% implied probability for Canada is enough to back the North Americans.

  • Germany flagGermanyRound of 32

    Germany's Elo of 1958 and elite pressing system overwhelms Paraguay with ease. A 75% model probability reflects a comfortable margin of class.

  • Netherlands flagNetherlandsRound of 32

    Netherlands at Elo 2008 are simply a cut above Morocco, even accounting for Morocco's historic 2022 run. Dutch attacking quality through the flanks should prove decisive.

  • Brazil flagBrazilRound of 32

    Brazil (Elo 2031) are too technically gifted and deep for Japan, who rarely survive elite pressure in the knockout rounds. A comfortable Brazilian progression at 75%.

  • France flagFranceRound of 32

    France at Elo 2122 are a freight train Sweden simply cannot stop; 89% model probability says it all. Mbappé & co. barely break a sweat.

  • Ecuador flagEcuadorRound of 32

    A coin-flip on paper (50/50), but Ecuador's slightly higher Elo (1851 vs 1849) and South American tournament savvy gives them a razor-thin edge. Home continent experience in a pressure knockout match matters.

  • Mexico flagMexicoRound of 32

    Mexico's Elo of 1876 and greater World Cup pedigree (17 appearances) sees them through against a Scotland side making a rare deep run. A 65% model edge is comfortable enough to trust.

  • England flagEnglandRound of 32

    England (Elo 2048) are heavy favorites over Senegal at 78%, and their squad depth across every position should be the difference. A professional, if unconvincing, English victory.

  • Türkiye flagTürkiyeRound of 32

    Türkiye's Elo of 1872 gives them a commanding 72% chance against a Bosnia side making their World Cup debut. Experience and organized defensive shape wins this comfortably.

  • Belgium flagBelgiumRound of 32

    Belgium (Elo 1929) and a 76% model probability make this straightforward against a Czech Republic squad with a huge Elo deficit. The Golden Generation's heirs close it out.

  • Colombia flagColombiaRound of 32

    Colombia (Elo 1984) edges Croatia (1901) with a 62% probability, and their vibrant counter-attacking style exploits Croatia's aging midfield. South American energy over European pragmatism.

  • Spain flagSpainRound of 32

    Spain (Elo 2161, #2 FIFA) are the highest-rated side in the tournament and brush Austria aside at 89% — their suffocating tiki-taka leaves Austria with no answers. A near-perfect performance expected.

  • Switzerland flagSwitzerlandRound of 32

    Switzerland (Elo 1856) have quietly become a tournament knockout specialist and dispatch Algeria at 66%. Their defensive organization and clinical set-pieces are the difference.

  • Argentina flagArgentinaRound of 32

    Argentina (Elo 2141) as defending World Cup champions handle a strong Uruguay side at 75% — the Albiceleste's winning culture and Messi-era mentality sees them through a spicy derby.

  • Portugal flagPortugalRound of 32

    Portugal (Elo 2002) are massively superior to Ivory Coast (Elo 1729) with an 84% model edge. Ronaldo and the supporting cast make this a comfortable night in the round of 32.

  • USA flagUSARound of 32

    USA (Elo 1859) hold a 66% edge over Iran (Elo 1753) and the geopolitical subplot only adds fuel to an American side hungry to prove themselves on home soil. Their athleticism and pressing dismantle Iran.

  • France flagFranceRound of 16

    France (Elo 2122) vs Germany (Elo 1958) is a classic heavyweight tie, but Les Bleus' superior Elo and devastating forward line make them clear favorites. Germany's high-press is neutralized by France's elite transition speed.

  • Netherlands flagNetherlandsRound of 16

    Netherlands (Elo 2008) are simply too powerful for Canada (1804), with a class gap that shows up in every department. Van Dijk marshals the backline as Dutch quality proves decisive.

  • Brazil flagBrazilRound of 16

    Brazil (Elo 2031) vs Ecuador (1851) is a samba masterclass — Brazil's technical superiority and creative depth is too much for a plucky Ecuadorian side. The Seleção march on comfortably.

  • England flagEnglandRound of 16

    England (Elo 2048) have too much quality for Mexico (1876) in a tense but ultimately one-sided affair. The Three Lions' Premier League-honed depth and physicality overwhelms El Tri.

  • Spain flagSpainRound of 16

    Spain (Elo 2161) vs Colombia (1984) — La Roja's dominance in possession suffocates Colombia's counter-attacking threat and their squad depth wins the battle of attrition. Spain advance with authority.

  • Belgium flagBelgiumRound of 16

    Belgium (Elo 1929) edge Türkiye (1872) in a tight, physical affair — Belgium's experienced core and superior Elo edge sees them through a nervy encounter. Red Devils progress on quality.

  • Argentina flagArgentinaRound of 16

    Argentina (Elo 2141) vs USA (1859) is a talent gulf too wide for the hosts to bridge — Messi's experience and Argentina's defensive organization close out a confident win. USA's tournament run ends here.

  • Portugal flagPortugalRound of 16

    Portugal (Elo 2002) are significantly stronger than Switzerland (1856) and their attacking firepower should overwhelm the Swiss defensive structure. A Portuguese victory with goals to spare.

  • France flagFranceQuarter-final

    France (Elo 2122) vs Netherlands (2008) is the pick of the quarter-finals — Les Bleus have the slight Elo edge and Mbappé's pace tears apart the Dutch high line. A narrow but decisive French win.

  • Spain flagSpainQuarter-final

    Spain (Elo 2161) against Belgium (1929) is a mismatch on paper — Spain's positional play and technical excellence suffocates Belgium's attack. La Roja look like genuine champions-elect.

  • England flagEnglandQuarter-final

    England (Elo 2048) hold a narrow Elo edge over Brazil (2031) in the tournament's most compelling quarter-final. England's defensive solidity and set-piece threat edges the Seleção in a pressure cooker game.

  • Argentina flagArgentinaQuarter-final

    Argentina (Elo 2141) vs Portugal (2002) — the Albiceleste's winning mentality and defensive experience in knockout football tips this against a brilliant but slightly brittle Portugal. Messi delivers when it matters most.

  • Spain flagSpainSemi-final

    Spain (Elo 2161) vs France (2122) is the defining semi-final — Spain's superior Elo and relentless collective system edges the individual brilliance of France in a tactical masterpiece. La Roja reach the final.

  • Argentina flagArgentinaSemi-final

    Argentina (Elo 2141) vs England (2048) — the Albiceleste's greater knockout experience and Messi-era mental fortitude sees them through a tense, physical battle. England's World Cup wait extends again.

  • France flagFranceThird-place playoff

    France (Elo 2122) bounce back to dismantle England (2048) in the third-place playoff, proving their semifinal defeat was a one-off. Mbappé puts in a statement performance to secure bronze for Les Bleus.

  • Spain flagSpainFinal

    Spain (Elo 2161) vs Argentina (2141) — the two highest-quality teams in the tournament meet in a mouth-watering final, and Spain's collective brilliance and tournament-high Elo edge out even the reigning champions. La Roja lift their second World Cup in style.

Performance vs the field

Bracket points265
Avg human201.5
Group winners called10/12
Runners-up called6/12

By stage — groups 96 · third place 14 · knockouts 155

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Spain vs ArgentinaBreakdown

Spain 1–0 Argentina (AET) — Ferran Torres, 106' A World Cup Final for the ages, settled by a single goal deep into extra time. Ferran Torres — introduced as a 62nd-minute substitu

Final · Sun, Jul 19 · 3:00 PM ET
France vs EnglandBreakdown

England 6–4 France — third-place playoff, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens A scoreline that belongs in World Cup folklore. England blitzed France in one of the most one-sided firs

Third Place · Sat, Jul 18 · 5:00 PM ET
England vs ArgentinaBreakdown

England 1–2 Argentina | World Cup 2026 Semi-Final | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta England gave themselves an improbable platform but could not hold it. Anthony Gordon's 55th-minu

Semi Final · Wed, Jul 15 · 3:00 PM ET
France vs SpainBreakdown

France 0–2 Spain | World Cup 2026 Semi-Final | AT&T Stadium, Arlington Spain are through to the World Cup final. A composed, clinical performance saw La Roja dismantle the FIFA wo

Semi Final · Tue, Jul 14 · 3:00 PM ET
Argentina vs SwitzerlandBreakdown

Argentina 3–1 Switzerland (AET) | FIFA World Cup 2026 – Quarter-Final | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City A gripping quarter-final that needed extra time to separate the sides, Argen

Quarter Final · Sat, Jul 11 · 9:00 PM ET
Norway vs EnglandBreakdown

Norway 1–2 England (AET) — World Cup 2026 Quarter-final | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens England survive a test that needed extra time to resolve, advancing to the semi-finals t

Quarter Final · Sat, Jul 11 · 5:00 PM ET
Spain vs BelgiumBreakdown

Spain 2–1 Belgium, quarter-final, SoFi Stadium. A game of shifting momentum resolved in the most dramatic fashion possible: substitute Mikel Merino, on the pitch for barely two min

Quarter Final · Fri, Jul 10 · 3:00 PM ET
France vs MoroccoBreakdown

France 2–0 Morocco | Quarter-Final | Gillette Stadium, Boston (neutral ground) A match of two distinct halves. Morocco kept Les Bleus frustrated for an hour, aided enormously by t

Quarter Final · Thu, Jul 9 · 4:00 PM ET
Switzerland vs ColombiaBreakdown

Switzerland 0–0 Colombia (Switzerland win 4–3 on penalties) *BC Place, Vancouver — Round of 16, neutral ground* A match that produced no goals across 120 minutes was settled in th

Round of 16 · Tue, Jul 7 · 4:00 PM ET
Argentina vs EgyptBreakdown

Argentina 3-2 Egypt — Round of 16, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta One of the great comeback wins of this World Cup. Egypt were the better side for large stretches, led 2-0 with el

Round of 16 · Tue, Jul 7 · 12:00 PM ET
USA vs BelgiumBreakdown

Belgium eliminated the host nation 4-1 at a packed Lumen Field in Seattle, ending the USA's World Cup 2026 journey in the Round of 16 despite a partisan home crowd and a brief mome

Round of 16 · Mon, Jul 6 · 8:00 PM ET
Portugal vs SpainBreakdown

Portugal 0–1 Spain | Round of 16 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington A tense, attritional knockout tie ended in the cruelest possible fashion for Portugal as Mikel Merino — on the pitch for

Round of 16 · Mon, Jul 6 · 3:00 PM ET
Mexico vs EnglandBreakdown

England eliminated Mexico 3-2 in the Round of 16 at the Estadio Azteca, producing one of the tournament's most charged atmospheres as Mexico played this one on genuinely home soil

Round of 16 · Sun, Jul 5 · 9:00 PM ET
Brazil vs NorwayBreakdown

Norway 2–1 Brazil — Round of 16, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (neutral ground) One of the most significant upsets of the 2026 World Cup: a Norwegian side ranked 31st in the wo

Round of 16 · Sun, Jul 5 · 4:00 PM ET
Paraguay vs FranceBreakdown

France eliminated Paraguay 1-0 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia to advance to the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. It was a narrow, controlled victory — the kind that tells

Round of 16 · Sat, Jul 4 · 5:00 PM ET
Canada vs MoroccoBreakdown

Canada 0–3 Morocco | Round of 16 | NRG Stadium, Houston Morocco advance to the quarter-finals with a commanding three-goal victory over Canada on neutral ground in Houston. The fi

Round of 16 · Sat, Jul 4 · 1:00 PM ET
Colombia vs GhanaBreakdown

Colombia 1–0 Ghana — Round of 32, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City. Colombia advance on the back of a single goal, keeping a clean sheet to eliminate Ghana from the tournament. The

Round of 32 · Fri, Jul 3 · 9:30 PM ET
Argentina vs Cape Verde IslandsBreakdown

Argentina 3–2 Cape Verde Islands. The defending champions survive a World Cup debut scare and advance from the Round of 32, but the scoreline tells a story no one anticipated — Cap

Round of 32 · Fri, Jul 3 · 6:00 PM ET
Australia vs EgyptBreakdown

Egypt advanced from the Round of 32 at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, surviving a 1-1 draw through 90 minutes before eliminating Australia 4-2 on penalties. Both sides found the net once

Round of 32 · Fri, Jul 3 · 2:00 PM ET
Switzerland vs AlgeriaBreakdown

Switzerland 2–0 Algeria | Round of 32 | BC Place, Vancouver Switzerland are through to the Round of 16 after a clean-sheet victory over Algeria, both goals coming without any even

Round of 32 · Thu, Jul 2 · 11:00 PM ET
Portugal vs CroatiaBreakdown

Portugal 2-1 Croatia. The Iberian side advances to the Round of 16 after a competitive knockout encounter at BMO Field in Toronto, with both teams on genuinely neutral ground. Port

Round of 32 · Thu, Jul 2 · 7:00 PM ET
Spain vs AustriaBreakdown

Spain 3–0 Austria | Round of 32 | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (neutral ground) Spain advance comfortably, shutting out Austria and scoring three times on their way into the next round

Round of 32 · Thu, Jul 2 · 3:00 PM ET
USA vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaBreakdown

USA 2–0 Bosnia & Herzegovina | Round of 32 | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara The United States progress to the Round of 16 with a clean-sheet victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina on home

Round of 32 · Wed, Jul 1 · 8:00 PM ET
Belgium vs SenegalBreakdown

Belgium 3–2 Senegal (Round of 32, Lumen Field, Seattle). Belgium advance. That is the unambiguous bottom line from a match that, at 3–2, was tighter than any comfortable European

Round of 32 · Wed, Jul 1 · 4:00 PM ET
England vs Congo DRBreakdown

England 2–1 Congo DR | Round of 32 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta England advanced from the Round of 32 with a 2–1 victory over World Cup debutants Congo DR, but it was not the

Round of 32 · Wed, Jul 1 · 12:00 PM ET
Mexico vs EcuadorBreakdown

Mexico 2–0 Ecuador — Round of 32, Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. Mexico advance, and they did it in front of their own fans at the cathedral of Mexican football. The final scoreline

Round of 32 · Tue, Jun 30 · 9:00 PM ET
France vs SwedenBreakdown

France 3–0 Sweden. Les Bleus advance from the Round of 32 with a convincing clean-sheet victory, eliminating Sweden from the 2026 World Cup. The scoreline tells a straightforward s

Round of 32 · Tue, Jun 30 · 5:00 PM ET
Ivory Coast vs NorwayBreakdown

Ivory Coast 1–2 Norway | Round of 32 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, United States Norway advance at the expense of Ivory Coast in what was a narrow but decisive knockout-round victory

Round of 32 · Tue, Jun 30 · 1:00 PM ET
Netherlands vs MoroccoBreakdown

Netherlands and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw through the regulation period at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, with Morocco then prevailing 3-2 on penalties to advance to the Round of 1

Round of 32 · Mon, Jun 29 · 9:00 PM ET
Germany vs ParaguayBreakdown

Germany 1–1 Paraguay after 90 minutes. Paraguay advance to the Round of 16, winning the penalty shootout 4–3 in what stands as one of the most significant upsets of this tournament

Round of 32 · Mon, Jun 29 · 4:30 PM ET
Brazil vs JapanBreakdown

Brazil eliminated Japan 2-1 at NRG Stadium, Houston, advancing to the Round of 16 at Japan's expense. The five-time champions held on for a narrow victory, with Japan making a cont

Round of 32 · Mon, Jun 29 · 1:00 PM ET
South Africa vs CanadaBreakdown

Canada edged South Africa 1-0 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood to advance to the Round of 16. It was a narrow but decisive Canadian victory — exactly the kind of grinding, low-scoring

Round of 32 · Sun, Jun 28 · 3:00 PM ET
Algeria vs AustriaBreakdown

A Group J classic at Arrowhead Stadium ended in a 3-3 draw that had everything — lead changes, a Mahrez masterclass, a triple halftime substitution gamble, and a 90+6' equaliser th

Group J · Sat, Jun 27 · 10:00 PM ET
Jordan vs ArgentinaBreakdown

Jordan 1–3 Argentina | Group J | AT&T Stadium, Arlington (neutral ground) Argentina wrapped up Group J with a perfect nine points, though Jordan provided a moment of genuine drama

Group J · Sat, Jun 27 · 10:00 PM ET
Colombia vs PortugalBreakdown

Colombia 0-0 Portugal. A draw that flattered Portugal and frustrated Colombia, who dominated almost every statistical category and still couldn't find the net. The Cafeteros outsho

Group K · Sat, Jun 27 · 7:30 PM ET
Congo DR vs UzbekistanBreakdown

Congo DR 3–1 Uzbekistan — Group K complete, Congo DR take third place with four points. This was a match of two very different halves. Eldor Shomurodov punished a slack Congo DR o

Group K · Sat, Jun 27 · 7:30 PM ET
Croatia vs GhanaBreakdown

Croatia 2–1 Ghana | Group L | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia A tight, character-laden contest that Croatia ultimately controlled in its bookends, even if Ghana gave them a

Group L · Sat, Jun 27 · 5:00 PM ET
Panama vs EnglandBreakdown

Panama 0–2 England — Group L, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (neutral ground) Goals: Jude Bellingham (62'), Harry Kane (67') England spent the better part of an hour probing a

Group L · Sat, Jun 27 · 5:00 PM ET
Egypt vs IranBreakdown

Egypt 1–1 Iran — Lumen Field, Seattle (neutral ground) A breathless opening quarter set the tone for everything that followed. Mahmoud Saber put Egypt ahead inside five minutes, c

Group G · Fri, Jun 26 · 11:00 PM ET
New Zealand vs BelgiumBreakdown

Belgium dismantled New Zealand 5-1 at BC Place in Vancouver, a result that was rarely in doubt once the Golden Generation's heir apparent started doing what he does best. Leandro T

Group G · Fri, Jun 26 · 11:00 PM ET
Uruguay vs SpainBreakdown

Uruguay 0–1 Spain | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara | Group stage A single Álex Baena strike just before the interval proved entirely sufficient for a Spain side that spent the evening

Group H · Fri, Jun 26 · 8:00 PM ET
Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi ArabiaBreakdown

Cape Verde Islands 0-0 Saudi Arabia at NRG Stadium in Houston — a goalless draw that marks both an extraordinary opening result for the group and a historic moment: Cape Verde's fi

Group H · Fri, Jun 26 · 8:00 PM ET
Senegal vs IraqBreakdown

Senegal 5-0 Iraq — BMO Field, Toronto (Neutral Venue) This was a rout shaped almost entirely in the opening quarter-hour. Habib Diarra broke the deadlock inside four minutes with

Group I · Fri, Jun 26 · 3:00 PM ET
Norway vs FranceBreakdown

Norway 1–4 France — Group stage, Gillette Stadium, Boston France were ruthless and nearly finished the match as a contest before halftime. Ousmane Dembélé tore Norway apart with a

Group I · Fri, Jun 26 · 3:00 PM ET
Türkiye vs USABreakdown

Türkiye 3-2 USA — Kaan Ayhan broke American hearts in the 98th minute, a stoppage-time winner that overturned yet another USA comeback in a thrilling Group stage opener at SoFi Sta

Group D · Thu, Jun 25 · 10:00 PM ET
Paraguay vs AustraliaBreakdown

Paraguay 0–0 Australia. A stalemate at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, and one that flattered Paraguay more than it deserved to flatter Australia. The Socceroos were the more ambitiou

Group D · Thu, Jun 25 · 10:00 PM ET
Japan vs SwedenBreakdown

A competitive, if ultimately inconclusive, encounter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington ended Japan 1–1 Sweden. Japan broke the deadlock in the 56th minute through Daizen Maeda, and it l

Group F · Thu, Jun 25 · 7:00 PM ET
Tunisia vs NetherlandsBreakdown

Tunisia 1–3 Netherlands | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City (neutral ground) Netherlands made this contest look over almost before it began. Two goals inside the opening seven minute

Group F · Thu, Jun 25 · 7:00 PM ET
Curaçao vs Ivory CoastBreakdown

Curaçao 0–2 Ivory Coast | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | Group Stage Nicolas Pépé delivered the decisive moments — and then some. The veteran attacker, once one of Europe

Group E · Thu, Jun 25 · 4:00 PM ET
Ecuador vs GermanyBreakdown

Ecuador 2–1 Germany — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (neutral ground) A stunning opening shock of this group stage. Germany struck inside two minutes through Leroy Sané, seeming

Group E · Thu, Jun 25 · 4:00 PM ET
Czech Republic vs MexicoBreakdown

Mexico 3–0 Czech Republic | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | Group Stage Mexico made the most emphatic possible use of their home fortress, dismantling the Czech Republic with a thre

Group A · Wed, Jun 24 · 9:00 PM ET
South Africa vs South KoreaBreakdown

South Africa 1–0 South Korea | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey | Neutral ground South Africa produced one of the group stage's early upsets, beating a heavily fancied South Korea side tha

Group A · Wed, Jun 24 · 9:00 PM ET
Scotland vs BrazilBreakdown

Brazil swept Scotland 3-0 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, with Vinícius Júnior the undisputed protagonist. The Real Madrid forward opened the scoring in the 7th minute, had

Group C · Wed, Jun 24 · 6:00 PM ET
Morocco vs HaitiBreakdown

Morocco 4–2 Haiti | Group Stage | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta This was far messier than the final scoreline suggests. Haiti drew first blood at the 10th minute when Morocco's o

Group C · Wed, Jun 24 · 6:00 PM ET
Switzerland vs CanadaBreakdown

Switzerland 2–1 Canada | BC Place, Vancouver | Group Stage In front of a partisan home crowd roaring for Canada, Switzerland absorbed the noise and delivered a composed, clinical

Group B · Wed, Jun 24 · 3:00 PM ET
Bosnia & Herzegovina vs QatarBreakdown

Bosnia & Herzegovina 3–1 Qatar | Lumen Field, Seattle | Group Stage Bosnia & Herzegovina made a statement in their World Cup debut, controlling the match for long stretches and ul

Group B · Wed, Jun 24 · 3:00 PM ET
Colombia vs Congo DRBreakdown

Colombia 1–0 Congo DR. A tight, attritional contest was settled in the 76th minute by Daniel Muñoz, whose run from right-back ended with the only goal of the game and the only mome

Group K · Tue, Jun 23 · 10:00 PM ET
Panama vs CroatiaBreakdown

Croatia claimed a narrow but ultimately comfortable 1-0 victory over Panama at BMO Field in Toronto, securing three opening-group points with the minimum of fuss. The decisive mome

Group L · Tue, Jun 23 · 7:00 PM ET
England vs GhanaBreakdown

England 0–0 Ghana. The score line that nobody booking tickets to Gillette Stadium expected, and a result that flatters neither side for different reasons. England dominated every c

Group L · Tue, Jun 23 · 4:00 PM ET
Portugal vs UzbekistanBreakdown

Portugal 5–0 Uzbekistan | NRG Stadium, Houston | Group Stage Portugal made a commanding statement in their World Cup 2026 opener, dismantling World Cup debutants Uzbekistan with a

Group K · Tue, Jun 23 · 1:00 PM ET
Jordan vs AlgeriaBreakdown

Jordan 1–2 Algeria Goals: Nizar Al-Rashdan 36' (JOR); Nadhir Benbouali 69' (ALG); Amine Gouiri 82' (ALG) A World Cup debutant's dream threatened to become a major upset before exp

Group J · Mon, Jun 22 · 11:00 PM ET
Norway vs SenegalBreakdown

Norway 3–2 Senegal — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (neutral ground) Norway weathered an early setback and then detonated in a devastating ten-minute burst across the half-time

Group I · Mon, Jun 22 · 8:00 PM ET
France vs IraqBreakdown

France 3–0 Iraq | Group Stage | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia A comfortable, controlled opening win for Les Bleus. Kylian Mbappé put France ahead inside 14 minutes, double

Group I · Mon, Jun 22 · 5:00 PM ET
Argentina vs AustriaBreakdown

Argentina 2–0 Austria | Group Stage | AT&T Stadium, Arlington Lionel Messi authored the entire Argentina story on a night that began with embarrassment and ended with signature br

Group J · Mon, Jun 22 · 1:00 PM ET
New Zealand vs EgyptBreakdown

New Zealand 1–3 Egypt — BC Place, Vancouver | Group stage Egypt came from behind to win comfortably, though they had to be patient. Finn Surman gave New Zealand a shock lead in th

Group G · Sun, Jun 21 · 9:00 PM ET
Uruguay vs Cape Verde IslandsBreakdown

Cape Verde Islands claimed a stunning point in their World Cup debut, holding Uruguay to a 2-2 draw at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The two-time world champions — ranked 49

Group H · Sun, Jun 21 · 6:00 PM ET
Belgium vs IranBreakdown

Belgium 0-0 Iran — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, United States Belgium dominated every territorial and statistical metric and still came away with nothing. Seventy-one percent possessi

Group G · Sun, Jun 21 · 3:00 PM ET
Spain vs Saudi ArabiaBreakdown

Spain 4–0 Saudi Arabia | Group Stage | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (neutral ground) Spain turned this into a statement win before the half-hour mark and barely broke a sweat fr

Group H · Sun, Jun 21 · 12:00 PM ET
Tunisia vs JapanBreakdown

Tunisia 0–4 Japan | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey | Neutral ground Japan wasted no time announcing themselves. Daichi Kamada slotted home inside four minutes, and by the time Ayase Ueda

Group F · Sun, Jun 21 · 12:00 AM ET
Ecuador vs CuraçaoBreakdown

Ecuador 0–0 Curaçao — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City The scoreline tells only half the story. Ecuador battered Curaçao for the better part of 90 minutes — 28 shots, 15 on target,

Group E · Sat, Jun 20 · 8:00 PM ET
Germany vs Ivory CoastBreakdown

Germany 2–1 Ivory Coast — BMO Field, Toronto | Group Stage A first-half sucker punch from Franck Kessié gave Ivory Coast a lead that held until the hour mark, at which point Nagel

Group E · Sat, Jun 20 · 4:00 PM ET
Netherlands vs SwedenBreakdown

Netherlands 5–1 Sweden — a comprehensive dismantling that was effectively over before halftime even arrived in spirit. Brian Brobbey put the Dutch ahead inside five minutes, capit

Group F · Sat, Jun 20 · 1:00 PM ET
Türkiye vs ParaguayBreakdown

Paraguay 1–0 Türkiye — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara The entire story of this match is told in a two-minute sequence and a late-half red card. Matías Galarza put Paraguay ahead in t

Group D · Fri, Jun 19 · 11:00 PM ET
Brazil vs HaitiBreakdown

Brazil 3–0 Haiti | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (neutral ground) A comfortable, professional performance from Brazil, who never looked threatened and had the tie effectiv

Group C · Fri, Jun 19 · 8:30 PM ET
Scotland vs MoroccoBreakdown

Scotland 0–1 Morocco | Group Stage | Gillette Stadium, Boston Morocco needed all of 120 seconds to settle this one. Ismael Saibari put the Atlas Lions ahead in the 2nd minute — an

Group C · Fri, Jun 19 · 6:00 PM ET
USA vs AustraliaBreakdown

USA 2–0 Australia at Lumen Field, Seattle. The Americans clicked into gear on home soil, with a freak defensive mishap and a clinical first-half double doing all the damage before

Group D · Fri, Jun 19 · 3:00 PM ET
Mexico vs South KoreaBreakdown

Mexico 1–0 South Korea — A tight, disciplined victory for El Tri on home soil at the Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, decided by a single moment of quality five minutes into the secon

Group A · Thu, Jun 18 · 9:00 PM ET
Canada vs QatarBreakdown

Canada 6–0 Qatar | BC Place, Vancouver | Group Stage Canada dismantled Qatar in a performance that never looked in doubt and grew more brutal as the evening wore on. Playing in fr

Group B · Thu, Jun 18 · 6:00 PM ET
Switzerland vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaBreakdown

Switzerland 4–1 Bosnia & Herzegovina — a match that looked like a goalless grind until the 71st minute, then erupted into a late avalanche. For 73 minutes, Switzerland's 62% posse

Group B · Thu, Jun 18 · 3:00 PM ET
Czech Republic vs South AfricaBreakdown

Czech Republic 1–1 South Africa. A fourth-minute burst of attacking intent gave Czech Republic what looked like a winning platform, only for a late penalty to deny them all three p

Group A · Thu, Jun 18 · 12:00 PM ET
Uzbekistan vs ColombiaBreakdown

Colombia defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in their World Cup 2026 group opener at the Estadio Azteca, a result that was rarely in serious doubt despite a brief Uzbek revival that made the s

Group K · Wed, Jun 17 · 10:00 PM ET
Ghana vs PanamaBreakdown

Ghana 1–0 Panama — A match almost entirely devoid of attacking quality was decided by a single moment of quality in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Caleb Yirenkyi, who had spent

Group L · Wed, Jun 17 · 7:00 PM ET
England vs CroatiaBreakdown

England 4–2 Croatia — a pulsating, goal-laden opener that England ultimately controlled but never made look simple. Harry Kane opened the scoring from the spot in the 12th minute,

Group L · Wed, Jun 17 · 4:00 PM ET
Portugal vs Congo DRBreakdown

Portugal 1–1 Congo DR — NRG Stadium, Houston | Group Stage A shock result at neutral NRG Stadium. Portugal made the perfect start when João Neves buried a composed finish after ju

Group K · Wed, Jun 17 · 1:00 PM ET
Austria vs JordanBreakdown

Austria 3-1 Jordan — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara; neutral ground for both nations. Romano Schmid opened the scoring in the 21st minute, giving Austria a lead they carried into the

Group J · Wed, Jun 17 · 12:00 AM ET
Argentina vs AlgeriaBreakdown

Argentina 3–0 Algeria | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City Lionel Messi. That is the result summary. The greatest player in tournament history delivered a composed, clinical hat-trick

Group J · Tue, Jun 16 · 9:00 PM ET
Iraq vs NorwayBreakdown

Iraq 1–4 Norway | Gillette Stadium, Boston | Group Stage Norway were never seriously threatened in a 4-1 demolition of Iraq on neutral turf in Boston. Erling Haaland broke the dea

Group I · Tue, Jun 16 · 6:00 PM ET
France vs SenegalBreakdown

France 3–1 Senegal. A tight, well-organised Senegalese defensive block frustrated *Les Bleus* for over an hour before Kylian Mbappé broke the deadlock with a composed finish at the

Group I · Tue, Jun 16 · 3:00 PM ET
Iran vs New ZealandBreakdown

Iran 2–2 New Zealand | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (neutral ground) A pulsating four-goal draw that neither side will be fully satisfied with. New Zealand drew first blood when Elijah

Group G · Mon, Jun 15 · 9:00 PM ET
Saudi Arabia vs UruguayBreakdown

Saudi Arabia 1–1 Uruguay — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens (neutral ground) A disciplined Saudi Arabia side grabbed a shock half-time lead, held it deep into the second half, the

Group H · Mon, Jun 15 · 6:00 PM ET
Belgium vs EgyptBreakdown

Belgium 1–1 Egypt — Lumen Field, Seattle (Group stage, neutral venue) A game that turned entirely on one moment of defensive misfortune. Egypt earned what most neutrals would call

Group G · Mon, Jun 15 · 3:00 PM ET
Spain vs Cape Verde IslandsBreakdown

Spain 0-0 Cape Verde Islands. In one of the most startling results of the early group stage, the second-ranked side in the world — one of the tournament's genuine title favourites

Group H · Mon, Jun 15 · 12:00 PM ET
Sweden vs TunisiaBreakdown

Sweden 5–1 Tunisia | Group Stage | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey (neutral ground) Sweden were ruthless from the first whistle, turning a straightforward group-stage opener into a statem

Group F · Sun, Jun 14 · 10:00 PM ET
Ivory Coast vs EcuadorBreakdown

Ivory Coast 1–0 Ecuador | Group Stage | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia A match of 89 scoreless, frustrating minutes was settled in the most dramatic fashion possible: Amad

Group E · Sun, Jun 14 · 7:00 PM ET
Netherlands vs JapanBreakdown

Netherlands 2–2 Japan — AT&T Stadium, Arlington (neutral ground) A match Netherlands looked to have controlled for most of the second half was dramatically snatched away in stoppa

Group F · Sun, Jun 14 · 4:00 PM ET
Germany vs CuraçaoBreakdown

Germany 7–1 Curaçao | NRG Stadium, Houston | Group Stage Germany produced a statement demolition of World Cup debutants Curaçao, running in seven goals on a night that only briefl

Group E · Sun, Jun 14 · 1:00 PM ET
Australia vs TürkiyeBreakdown

Australia 2–0 Türkiye — BC Place, Vancouver (neutral ground) One of the tournament's most striking upsets so far. Australia, outranked by five FIFA places and dwarfed by Türkiye's

Group D · Sun, Jun 14 · 12:00 AM ET
Haiti vs ScotlandBreakdown

Haiti 0–1 Scotland | Gillette Stadium, Boston | Group Stage Scotland edged a tighter-than-expected contest at a neutral Gillette Stadium, with John McGinn's 28th-minute strike the

Group C · Sat, Jun 13 · 9:00 PM ET
Brazil vs MoroccoBreakdown

Brazil 1–1 Morocco — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. A competitive, at times combustible group-stage opener ended all square. Morocco moved first: Ismael Saibari found the net at

Group C · Sat, Jun 13 · 6:00 PM ET
Qatar vs SwitzerlandBreakdown

Qatar 1–1 Switzerland. In a match Switzerland dominated for nearly every minute, a stunning 90+4' equaliser from Boualem Khoukhi denied the Swiss what looked like a comfortable, de

Group B · Sat, Jun 13 · 3:00 PM ET
USA vs ParaguayBreakdown

USA 4–1 Paraguay — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood. Home soil for the USMNT, and a partisan, raucous crowd that felt it from the first whistle. This match was won and essentially buried i

Group D · Fri, Jun 12 · 9:00 PM ET
Canada vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaBreakdown

Canada 1–1 Bosnia & Herzegovina | BMO Field, Toronto | Group Stage Canada's World Cup homecoming at BMO Field ended in frustration — a point claimed rather than the victory a part

Group B · Fri, Jun 12 · 3:00 PM ET
South Korea vs Czech RepublicBreakdown

South Korea 2-1 Czech Republic — Group A, Estadio Akron, Guadalajara (neutral ground) A game of two halves in feel if not in scoreline. South Korea controlled possession for the v

Group A · Thu, Jun 11 · 10:00 PM ET
Mexico vs South AfricaBreakdown

Mexico 2–0 South Africa — and it was never particularly in doubt once the early work was done. Julián Quiñones broke the deadlock inside nine minutes, capitalising on a Mexico side

Group A · Thu, Jun 11 · 3:00 PM ET