As the 2026 World Cup narrows down to the last 16 teams, BBC Sport's Chris Sutton shares his predictions for the upcoming matches, including England versus Mexico and Paraguay against France. Sutton has had a strong track record, correctly predicting 13 out of 16 outcomes in the previous round, while user predictions have also performed well, with a 70% accuracy rate.
The tournament has already seen surprises, such as Paraguay's victory over Germany. Sutton anticipates that Morocco will likely defeat Canada, while he expresses uncertainty about Brazil's ability to handle Norway. The predictions highlight the competitive nature of the knockout stage and the potential for unexpected results as teams vie for a place in the quarter-finals.