Sugar Land 5:2 El Paso Chihuahuas 
Albuquerque Isotopes 7:8 Salt Lake Bees 
San Diego Padres 3:15 Los Angeles Dodgers 
Tacoma Rainiers 5:1 Round Rock Express 
San Francisco Giants 5:0 Atlanta Braves 
Reno Aces 9:4 Oklahoma City Dodgers 
Sacramento River Cats 0:1 Las Vegas Aviators 
Los Angeles Angels 5:2 Athletics 
Hiroshima Carp 3:12 Hanshin Tigers 
Orix Buffaloes 5:2 Rakuten Gold. Eagles 
Yakult Swallows 4:3 Chunichi Dragons 
Chiba Lotte Marines 3:3 Fukuoka S. Hawks 
Doosan Bears 1:12 KIA Tigers 
Lotte Giants 11:9 LG Twins 
NC Dinos 9:2 Kiwoom Heroes 
Samsung Lions 7:4 KT Wiz Suwon 
SSG Landers 3:6 Hanwha Eagles 
Seibu Lions 1:5 Nippon Ham Fighters 
Beziers Pirates 6:12 Montpellier 
Fubon Guardians 4:1 Wei Chuan Dragons 
Yokohama BayStars 1:2 Yomiuri Giants 
London Mets 6:5 Herts 
Manchester 3:9 Sheffield Bruins 
Dortmund 1:12 Hunstetten 
Bonn 4:11 Regensburg 
Hamburg 6:14 Heidenheim 
Paderborn 5:1 Mainz 
Munchen-Haar 10:12 Gauting 
The 2026 World Cup is heating up as teams enter the last 32. Football expert Chris Sutton has shared his predictions for every match, highlighting the squads most likely to advance. His picks point to one clear favorite: France.
Why France Stands Out as the Team to Beat
France enters the tournament with a deep roster and proven tournament experience. Sutton believes their mix of veteran leaders and young stars makes them the toughest opponent in the bracket.
- Strong defense anchored by world-class goalkeeping
- Explosive attack that can break down any backline
- Depth on the bench to handle extra time and injuries
England Faces a Tough Test Against DR Congo
One of the most anticipated matches is England versus DR Congo. Sutton expects England to advance, but warns the African side could cause problems. DR Congo’s speed and physical style may surprise the English defense.
Other key ties include Argentina vs Saudi Arabia and Brazil vs South Korea. Sutton picks Argentina and Brazil to win, but expects both games to be closer than many think.
Underdogs That Could Pull Off an Upset
Not all favorites will survive the last 32. Sutton points to a few lower‑ranked teams that have the potential to shock the world.
- Morocco’s compact defense could frustrate Belgium
- Australia’s set‑piece strength might trouble Denmark
- Senegal’s counter‑attacking speed is a threat against Portugal
The Road Ahead for the Knockout Favorites
If the predictions hold, France will face tough competition from Brazil and Argentina on the other side of the bracket. England, if they get past DR Congo, will need to prove their consistency. Sutton’s forecast suggests an exciting, unpredictable knockout stage where only the best will survive.