As the 2026 World Cup concludes, attention shifts to 2030. Co-hosts Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, along with centenary hosts Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, are early favorites. Emerging African teams like Côte d'Ivoire and others could challenge the established order.
As the World Cup reaches the semi-finals, France, Spain, Argentina and England vie for glory. Journalists and fans from each nation share their predictions, with France seen as the team to beat despite England's hopes and Spain's tactical prowess.
BBC Sport expert Chris Sutton predicts France will beat Spain and England will overcome Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals. Sutton, AI, and users have predicted 104 games, with users leading at 72% accuracy.
England face searing temperatures in Miami on Saturday, where they will come up against their most difficult opponent yet on the road to World Cup glory. The humidity is absurd, with a heat advisory warning, and there is potential the pitch temperature matches 'the hottest World Cup game ever' - Ireland-Mexico, also in Florida.
BBC Sport expert Chris Sutton predicts the World Cup quarter-finals, backing France over Morocco and Spain to beat Belgium. He highlights France's depth and Spain's defensive strength, while noting Morocco's inconsistency and Belgium's injury concerns.
BBC Sport expert Chris Sutton predicts the World Cup last-16 matches, including Brazil vs Norway and Paraguay vs France. He expects Morocco to advance but sees France as a major threat, while Brazil may fall to Norway in a penalty shootout.
Alan Shearer selects his standout players and moments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.
BBC Sport's Chris Sutton and AI predict the World Cup last-32 ties, with France emerging as favorites. Users outperform both in predictions so far. Key matches include England vs DR Congo and Argentina vs Cape Verde.
BBC Sport's Chris Sutton and AI predict the final round of World Cup 2026 group games. Users outperformed both in the second round, scoring 18/24. Key matches include Scotland vs Brazil and England vs Panama.
Cody Gakpo and Ayase Ueda each scored a brace and an assist in Matchday 10 of the FIFA World Cup Fantasy game. Gakpo led all scorers with 19 points, while Ueda earned 18 points. Germany's Deniz Undav also impressed with a 14-point haul off the bench.
