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Paraguay 0-1 France Stats: Mbappé Penalty Seals Quarter-Final Berth After Bruising World Cup Bout
It wasn't pretty, but the 2026 World Cup favourites march on. Look back on a bruising encounter with our Paraguay vs France stats page. The post Paraguay 0-1 France Stats: Mbappé Penalty Seals Quarter-Final Berth After Bruising World Cup Bout appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Canada 0-3 Morocco Stats: Ounahi Double Helps Dump Out World Cup Co-Hosts
Co-hosts Canada are out of the 2026 World Cup following defeat in Houston. Re-live the game with our Canada vs Morocco stats page. The post Canada 0-3 Morocco Stats: Ounahi Double Helps Dump Out World Cup Co-Hosts appeared first on Opta Analyst .
FIFA World Cup 2026 Predictions: The Opta Supercomputer Projections Ahead of the Last 16
Only 16 teams remain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but who are the most likely team to win the trophy on 19 July? We check in on the latest Opta supercomputer projections. The post FIFA World Cup 2026 Predictions: The Opta Supercomputer Projections Ahead of the Last 16 appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Mexico vs England: Six Key Players Who Could Decide This World Cup Last-16 Clash
Ahead of Mexico vs England at the Azteca, we look at six players whose performances could play a big part in deciding whether the World Cup co-hosts or the Three Lions advance to the quarter-finals. The post Mexico vs England: Six Key Players Who Could Decide This World Cup Last-16 Clash appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Paraguay vs France Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview
Can Gustavo Alfaro’s side pull off another FIFA World Cup upset? We look ahead to Saturday’s last-16 clash with our Paraguay vs France prediction and preview. The post Paraguay vs France Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Canada vs Morocco: World Cup 2026 Match Preview
Will 4 July bring fireworks on the pitch for either Canada or Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16? The post Canada vs Morocco: World Cup 2026 Match Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
From Ranked 109th to the World Cup Last 16: The Remarkable Rise of the Canadian National Football Team
In a tournament full of twists and turns thus far, the development of Canada as a footballing nation, seems to have gone under the radar. The post From Ranked 109th to the World Cup Last 16: The Remarkable Rise of the Canadian National Football Team appeared first on Opta Analyst .
From Scapegoat to Superstar: The Rise of Vinícius Júnior on the International Stage
Vini Jr. has often faced heavy criticism for his Brazil performances. At the 2026 World Cup, he is proving all his doubters wrong. The post From Scapegoat to Superstar: The Rise of Vinícius Júnior on the International Stage appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Colombia 1-0 Ghana Stats: Early Arias Strike Enough to Clinch Last-16 Berth
Follow all the best stats from this 2026 World Cup round-of-32 game with our Colombia vs Ghana stats page. The post Colombia 1-0 Ghana Stats: Early Arias Strike Enough to Clinch Last-16 Berth appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (aet) Stats: More Messi History as Scaloni’s Men Survive World Cup Classic
Follow all the best stats from this 2026 World Cup round-of-32 game with our Argentina vs Cape Verde stats page. The post Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (aet) Stats: More Messi History as Scaloni’s Men Survive World Cup Classic appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Australia 1-1 Egypt Stats (2-4 pens): Pharaohs Head Through to World Cup Last 16 After Close Game in Dallas
Re-live the best action and stats from this 2026 World Cup round-of-32 game with our Australia vs Egypt stats page. The post Australia 1-1 Egypt Stats (2-4 pens): Pharaohs Head Through to World Cup Last 16 After Close Game in Dallas appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Colombia vs Ghana Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview
Who will claim only their second ever win in the World Cup knockout stages? We look ahead to Saturday’s clash in Kansas City with our Colombia vs Ghana prediction and preview. The post Colombia vs Ghana Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Argentina vs Cape Verde Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview
The path to a second successive World Cup final continues for Argentina, as the holders take on Cape Verde in the round of 32. With both sides unbeaten, could the tournament debutants spring arguably the biggest World Cup shock of all time? The post Argentina vs Cape Verde Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Australia vs Egypt Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview
Egypt could be without Mohamed Salah when they take on Australia in the last 32 of the FIFA World Cup in Dallas. Look ahead with our Australia vs Egypt prediction and preview. The post Australia vs Egypt Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Switzerland 2-0 Algeria Stats: Embolo and Ndoye End 88-Year Wait for World Cup Knockout Win
Switzerland will face Colombia or Ghana in the last 16 of the World Cup as goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye helped them down Algeria. The post Switzerland 2-0 Algeria Stats: Embolo and Ndoye End 88-Year Wait for World Cup Knockout Win appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Portugal 2-1 Croatia Stats: Ramos Completes Dramatic Late Comeback to Set up Spain Clash
It was an all-action second half between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, but it was the former who came out on top despite all the drama. The post Portugal 2-1 Croatia Stats: Ramos Completes Dramatic Late Comeback to Set up Spain Clash appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Spain 3-0 Austria Stats: La Roja Ease into the World Cup Last 16 in Los Angeles
Look back at all the best stats from this 2026 FIFA World Cup round-of-32 match with our Spain vs Austria stats page. The post Spain 3-0 Austria Stats: La Roja Ease into the World Cup Last 16 in Los Angeles appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Will Cristiano Ronaldo Ever Score a World Cup Knockout Goal?
Cristiano Ronaldo has never scored a goal in a World Cup knockout stage. Why is that, and could it be set to change against Croatia? The post Will Cristiano Ronaldo Ever Score a World Cup Knockout Goal? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Switzerland vs Algeria Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview
Will the Swiss reach the last 16 for a fourth consecutive edition? We look ahead to Thursday's FIFA World Cup clash with our Switzerland vs Algeria prediction and preview. The post Switzerland vs Algeria Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Portugal vs Croatia Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview
Portugal have a proud record against Croatia as the two nations get set to lock horns in the last 32 of World Cup 2026. The post Portugal vs Croatia Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Spain vs Austria Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview
The FIFA World Cup Round of 32 has been anything but straightforward so far. Can Austria add to the trend of upsets and send reigning European champions Spain packing? The post Spain vs Austria Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Six Takeaways from England’s Dramatic World Cup Comeback Win Over DR Congo
Harry Kane scored twice against DR Congo to take England into the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. We look back on six notable things to come out of the Three Lions' victory. The post Six Takeaways from England’s Dramatic World Cup Comeback Win Over DR Congo appeared first on Opta Analyst .
USA 2-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina Stats: Tillman Free-Kick Seals Last-16 Spot After Balogun Red Card
The United States booked their place in the round of 16, getting a vital second goal after Folarin Balogun was sent off in the second half. The post USA 2-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina Stats: Tillman Free-Kick Seals Last-16 Spot After Balogun Red Card appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Belgium 3-2 Senegal Stats (AET): Youri Tielemans Completes Comeback With Latest Goal in World Cup History
The Red Devils came from two goals down to eliminate the Lions of Teranga in Seattle. Re-live this round-of-32 game at the FIFA World Cup with our Belgium vs Senegal stats page. The post Belgium 3-2 Senegal Stats (AET): Youri Tielemans Completes Comeback With Latest Goal in World Cup History appeared first on Opta Analyst .
England 2-1 DR Congo Stats: Harry Kane Rescues Three Lions With Second-Half Double
It was a nervy afternoon for England in Atlanta, but Harry Kane stepped up when his country needed him. Re-live this round-of-32 game at the FIFA World Cup with our England vs DR Congo stats page. The post England 2-1 DR Congo Stats: Harry Kane Rescues Three Lions With Second-Half Double appeared first on Opta Analyst .
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