Piratas de Quebradillas 90:105 Aguada Santeros 
San German 98:96 Capitanes de Arecibo 
Mets de Guaynabo 102:129 Criollos de Caguas 
Leones De Ponce 81:77 Vaqueros de Bayamon 
Indiana Fever W 111:87 Los Angeles Sparks W 
Metros de Santiago 97:98 Caneros 
Vancouver Bandits 94:88 Winnipeg Sea Bears 
Seattle Storm W 105:90 Atlanta Dream W 
The Sharks 79:70 Arturo Prat San Felipe 
Woodville Warriors W 85:87 North Adelaide Rockets W 
Melbourne Tigers W 80:70 Dandenong Rangers W 
Sandringham W 106:65 Bendigo Braves W 
North Gold Coast Seahawks W 84:91 Logan Thunder W 
Canterbury Rams 93:77 Bay Hawks 
Nunawading W 77:74 Mt. Gambier W 
Manly W. W 93:56 Bankstown Bruins W 
Newcastle Falcons W 86:36 Penrith P. W 
Sturt Sabres W 111:51 Eastern Mavericks W 
South Adelaide Panthers W 98:68 Central Districts Lions W 
West Adelaide Bearcats W 105:57 Southern Tigers W 
Woodville Warriors 114:112 North Adelaide Rockets 
Melbourne Tigers 99:76 Dandenong 
Sandringham Sabres 110:102 Bendigo Braves 
North Gold Coast Seahawks 85:105 Logan Thunder 
Nunawading 110:100 Mt Gambier 
Manly W. 92:84 Bankstown Bruins 
Newcastle Falcons 84:70 Penrith P. 
Sturt Sabres 115:79 Eastern Mavericks 
Forestville Eagles W 62:72 Norwood Flames W 
West Adelaide Bearcats 121:94 Southern Tigers 
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.