2026 FIFA WORLD CUP
Overview of Tier II Contenders
➥ South Korea vs Czech Republic
both sides will be looking to score goals, either tie or a narrow win
Date & Time- June 12 | 02:00 UTC
Players to Watch:
- Son Heung-min 🇰🇷
- Tomas Souček 🇨🇿
➥ Canada vs Bosnia Herzegovina
Canada could have something to prove to the Bosnians. Bosnia & Herzegovina are back on the World Cup stage and won’t be easy opponents
Date & Time- June 12 | 19:00 UTC
Players to Watch:
- Alphonso Davies 🇨🇦
- Amar Dedić 🇧🇦
➥ Haiti vs Scotland
Scotland have the experience and expertise to win, it’d be a shame if they don’t win against Haiti farmers
Date & Time- June 14 | 02:00 UTC
Players to Watch:
- Duckens Nazon 🇭🇹
- John McGinn 🏴
➥ Sweden vs Tunisia
this one looks like a tight fixture, but I think Sweden can make a mark
Date & Time- June 15 | 02:00 UTC
Players to Watch:
- Alexander Isak 🇸🇪
- Ellyes Skhiri 🇹🇳
➥ Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay
Saudi Arabia gave us one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history against Argentina. I don’t think they’d repeat that here
Date & Time- June 15 | 22:00 UTC
Players to Watch:
- Salem Al-Dawsari 🇸🇦
- Federico Valverde 🇺🇾
➥ Iraq vs Norway
If Norway are going to be taken seriously at this tournament, this is a game they have to win
Date & Time- June 16 | 22:00 UTC
Players to Watch:
- Erling Haaland 🇳🇴
- Aymen Hussein 🇮🇶
➥ Algeria vs Austria
both are evenly matched & neither side would be unhappy with a point, could be another tie
Date & Time- June 28 | 02:00 UTC
Players to Watch:
- Riyad Mahrez 🇩🇿
- Konrad Laimer 🇦🇹
➥ Ghana vs Panama
Ghana always bring drama to World Cups. I’ve got a feeling they win against Panama, this ain’t no South Africa BS
Date & Time- June 17 | 23:00 UTC
Players to Watch:
- Mohammed Kudus 🇬🇭
- Adalberto Carrasquilla 🇵🇦
2026 FIFA WORLD CUP
An Overview of Elite Fixtures
➥ Mexico vs South Africa
The opening game would likely be very competitive as Mexico national team will be looking to break their round of 16 curse in this tournament
I'm predicting a solid win at home
Date & time- 11th June 19:00 UTC
Players to Watch:
- Edson Álvarez 🇲🇽
- Teboho Mokoena 🇿🇦
➥ Argentina vs Jordan
Argentina have earned the benefit of doubt after the last World Cup. Jordan will likely be on the defensive side, but I'll be surprised if Argentina concedes a goal here
Date & Time- 28th June 2:00 UTC
Players to Watch:
- Lionel Messi 🇦🇷
- Musa Al-Taamari 🇯🇴
➥ France vs Senegal
France has a unique style of play with a ridiculous talent pool, but Senegal can make things difficult.
I'd lean towards France regardless
Date & Time- 16th June 19:00 UTC
Players to Watch:
- Kylian Mbappé 🇫🇷
- Pape Matar Sarr 🇸🇳
➥ Brazil vs Morocco
Ain't nobody overlooking Morocco after their 2022 World Cup run
but Brazil's formidable counter-attacking squad can surely snag points here by a slight margin
Date & time- 13th June 22:00 UTC
Players to Watch:
- Vinicius Jr 🇧🇷
- Achraf Hakimi 🇲🇦
➥ Spain vs Cape Verde
Spain should dominate possession from start to finish. It’s hard to see Cape Verde getting away with a goal in this fixture
Date & Time- 15th June 16:00 UTC
Players to Watch:
- Rodri 🇪🇸
- Ryan Mendes 🇨🇻
➥ Germany vs Curaçao
Germany can’t afford a slow start, I expect them to emerge victorious
Date & Time- 14th June 17:00 UTC
Players to Watch:
- Florian Wirtz 🇩🇪
- Eloy Room 🇨🇼
➥ England vs Croatia
I’d never write Croatia off at major tournaments. If England are being serious, they should win
Date & Time- 17th June 20:00 UTC
Players to Watch:
- Harry Kane 🏴
- Luka Modrić 🇭🇷
➥ Portugal vs DR Congo
Portugal always show up with quality players in every major tournament, they've got all it takes to beat DR Congo
Date & Time- 17th June 17:00 UTC
Players to Watch:
- Bruno Fernandes 🇵🇹
- Chancel Mbemba 🇨🇩
➥ Netherlands vs Japan
Japan earned my respect after beating Germany and Spain in Qatar. They can make life difficult for the Dutch
Date & Time- 14th June 20:00 UTC
Players to Watch:
- Virgil van Dijk 🇳🇱
- Takefusa Kubo 🇯🇵