Turkey face Paraguay in a must-win World Cup group clash and neither side can afford another slip after opening losses. Both teams sit pointless in Group D following defeats on matchday one, so the...

Brazil should handle Haiti without too much drama in this Group C clash. They've already shown flashes in the tournament despite that 1-1 draw with Morocco on June 14. The side sits third with one...

Scotland sit top of Group C after that narrow win over Haiti and they won't be fazed by Morocco's reputation. Their recent results show real momentum with three straight victories before this one,...

The United States should handle Australia here and lock up a spot in the knockout rounds. Both sides grabbed wins in their group openers but the Americans looked sharper in attack with that 4-1...

Mexico should handle this one at home. They've started the World Cup with a clean sheet and look sharp going forward too. Their 2-0 win over South Africa came just days ago and Raúl Jiménez grabbed...

Canada should get the job done against Qatar on home soil in this Group B opener. They've shown enough in recent weeks to suggest they can handle the pressure of co-hosting duties, even with some key...

Switzerland face Bosnia-Herzegovina in a World Cup group clash that could shape early knockout hopes for both sides. Both sit on one point after their opening games in Group B. Switzerland drew 1-1...

Czechia should get the better of South Africa here. Their attacking threat looks sharper after that 3-1 win over Guatemala, and Patrik Schick remains the standout option up front. The side has waited...

Colombia carry the edge into this World Cup opener against Uzbekistan. Their recent results show more punch, with wins over Jordan and Costa Rica sitting alongside narrow losses to France and...

Ghana should edge this World Cup opener against Panama. Their squad carries more individual quality even after some tough results lately. Recent friendlies tell a mixed story for the Africans. They...

England should handle Croatia comfortably in this World Cup group opener. Their recent friendlies show real momentum, with three wins and just one loss across the last four games. A 3-0 stroll...

Portugal should handle DR Congo without too much drama when these sides kick off their World Cup campaigns at NRG Stadium in Houston. The Europeans arrive with real momentum after four wins from...