Belgium going out? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - final group games

ByChris BevanBBC Sport journalistPublished24 minutes agoAfter following up their draw with Spain by holding Uruguay, Cape Verde keep on surprising people at this World Cup. But some of you were not caught out this time. While 99.65% of the users playing the BBC's new predictor game backed them to lose against Spain, 'only' 83% thought they would be beaten by Uruguay too. The users have got some predictions right, however, and overall they are doing better than BBC Sport predictions expert Chris Sutton and AI. Chris got 14 results correct in the second round of 24 group games, compared to 12 from the first set of fixtures. AI also did better this time, up from 13 to 15/24, but the users made an even bigger improvement, with a score of 18/24 compared to 13 last time. How will everyone fare in the final set of matches, including Scotland versus Brazil and England against Panama? Chris is predicting the outcome of all 104 games at the World Cup, and he has also picked the order he thinks each of the 12 groups will finish in. AI's predictions have been generated using Microsoft Copilot Chat. We simply asked the tool to 'predict the results of the second round of World Cup group games'. The new BBC predictor game allows readers to pick a winner from every match, or go for a draw. Sutton's pre-tournament picks: South Korea (winners) and Mexico (runners-up). Czech Republic to finish third and South Africa fourth. Czech Republic v MexicoMexico City / Thursday, 25 June / 02:00 BST Mexico are through to the last 32 as group winners whatever happens in this one, so they will probably make a lot of changes. That could given an opportunity to the Czech Republic, who need a win to have a chance of making it through. But Mexico are on their home territory, back at Estadio Azteca where I watched them thump South Africa. As my 5 live commentary partner Alistair Bruce-Ball said to me, they will want to do their country proud, and the altitude won't help the Czech Republic either. South Africa v South KoreaMonterrey / Thursday, 25 June / 02:00 BST South Africa can still get out of this group after their late equaliser from the spot against the Czech Republic, but they were poor when I watched them against Mexico. South Korea are a much better footballing team and I can see them creating plenty of chances against South Africa, the same as Mexico did. Sutton's pre-tournament picks: Switzerland (winners) and Canada (runners-up). Bosnia-Herzegovina to finish third and Qatar fourth. Bosnia-Herzegovina v QatarSeattle / Wednesday, 24 June / 20:00 Both of these teams lost heavily last time out, and need a win to have a chance of progressing. It is Bosnia-Herzegovina who I think will get it. They were competitive against Switzerland for most of that match and I can see them edging this. Switzerland v CanadaVancouver / Wednesday, 24 June / 20:00 Canada got a really good win against Qatar. They were obviously helped by Qatar's two red cards but were lively in attack when it was 11 versus 11. Switzerland really impressed me against Bosnia, though. Johan Manzambi was brilliant when he came on and I would not be surprised if he starts this one. Sutton's pre-tournament picks: Brazil (winners) and Scotland (runners-up). Morocco to finish third and Haiti fourth. Morocco v HaitiAtlanta / Wednesday, 24 June / 23:00 Haiti are going home but Morocco have got a chance of winning this World Cup. They are superbly organised, and the only question for me is whether they have got enough goals in their team. Scotland v BrazilMiami / Wednesday, 24 June / 23:00 I worry a bit for Scotland here. I don't think they will be taken apart but I am expecting them to lose this and then face an anxious wait to see if they will go through in third place. I think they will make it to the last 32, but not from getting anything from this game. Sutton's pre-tournament picks: Turkey (winners) and Paraguay (runners-up). United States to finish third and Australia fourth. Paraguay v AustraliaSan Francisco / Friday, 26 June / 03:00 Paraguay need to win this to take second place from Australia - a draw won't be enough. Australia are quite resilient and like to play on the counter. They carry a threat too and I was going to say this would end in a draw but I have changed my mind. This should be a really good match and I think Paraguay will nick the win they need late on. Turkey v USALos Angeles / Friday, 26 June / 03:00 The USA have done well so far but Turkey are going home after two defeats. It's the same old story for Turkey really - they have got some quality players and yet they mess up when they get to a major finals. They have been a massive disappointment and have been left just playing for pride. The USA are guaranteed to top the group and will make changes. Because of that, I'm going for a draw. Sutton's pre-tournament picks: Germany (winners) and Ecuador (runners-up). Ivory Coast to finish third and Curacao fourth. Curacao

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