LAST 16 FRANCE v ARGENTINA The last 16 kicks off with an absolute cracker. Its a pity that only one side can through. Both sides failed to convince in the group stages however this means there is a lot left in the tank. Argentina left it late to qualify and that could be the turning…
SENEGAL v COLOMBIA Huge game this afternoon. Colombia will be encouraged by their 3-0 romping of Poland on Sunday and come into this game full of confidence. Senegal themselves have had a very good tournament so far. This match can go either way but we fancy the South Americans to edge this one out. Prediction…
MEXICO v SWEDEN A big clash this afternoon. Group F is wide open and any of the 3 can make/fail to make the next round. Sweden bottled it big time against Germany and Kroos’ late winner could have cost them qualification. Mexico have been the surprise of the tournament so far but can they handle…
AUSTRALIA v PERU Peru are out of the competition but Australia do have a slim chance of qualifying for the last 16. VAR has proved to be key with Jedinak scoring both penalties for the Aussies. Peru will feel they deserved something from both matches but have struggled to find the back of the net….
SAUDI ARABIA v EGYPT A dead rubber clash as both sides are out of the World Cup. Pride is at stake today at the Volgograd. Mo Salah had a disappointing campaign and today could be his last ever international appearance amid controversy back home. Saudi Arabia showed encouraging signs against Uruguay but still lack that…
ENGLAND v PANAMA England left it very late last time round but come into this game full of confidence. 3 points today will mean qualification for the last 16. Harry Kane has scored in every game that he has captain England so we will fancy him to score a few to strengthen his bid for…
BELGIUM v TUNISIA Belgium ran riot in their opening game and more of the same is expected today. The link up play between Hazard and Lukaku is a joy to watch. Tunisia proved a tough nut to crack for England however that late goal would have dented their morale. Prediction Belgium 3-0 Tunisia SOUTH KOREA…
BRAZIL v COSTA RICA The Samba boys disappointed in their opener. Neymar JR didnt look his usual self and affected the team performance. Costa Rica were undone by a sublime free kick and were also ruing missed chances. Brazil can’t afford to drop points today so we expect the South Americans to respond to their…
DENMARK v AUSTRALIA Denmark had lady luck on their side as Peru paid the penalty for their missed chances. Australia will feel they deserved more and will be encouraged from their performance against France. It could go either way and with Australia’s tournament life on the line, we could be in for a spectacular match….
PORTUGAL v MOROCCO Do or die for the African nation after their shock defeat against Iran in their opener. Portugal rescued a crucial point at the death thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo’s superb free kick. We expect another close affair but fancy Ronaldo to carry his side to a victory. Prediction Portugal 2-0 Morocco URUGUAY v…