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NewsNorway Stun Brazil 2–1 to Reach the Quarter-Finals in the Shock of the Round
Norway produced the upset of the round, beating Brazil 2–1 to knock the five-time champions out in the last 16 and book a quarter-final against England.
NewsPortugal 2–1 Croatia: the unbeaten group winners find a way through to reach the last 16
Portugal edged Croatia 2–1 in the Round of 32 to keep their unbeaten record intact and reach the last 16, a hard-earned win that vindicated our Portugal tip in a tie that lived up to its billing as a genuine contest.
NewsPanama 0–2 England: Bellingham and Kane seal top spot in Group L
Second-half strikes from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to a 2–0 win in Panama, confirming first place in Group L. Panama bow out without a point or a goal, and our ENG −1.5 tip landed.
NewsUruguay 0–1 Spain: Baena strike sends Spain through as Group H winners
Álex Baena's first-half goal was enough for Spain to beat Uruguay in Group H's final round, sealing top spot with seven points. Uruguay finish third and bow out of the tournament.
NewsEgypt 1–1 Iran: Saber and Rezaeian Trade Early Goals as Both Sides Hold Firm in Group G
Saber struck inside five minutes and Rezaeian levelled on 14, and neither Egypt nor Iran could find a winner. The draw nudges Egypt into second place behind Belgium, while Iran's three straight stalemates leave them third in Group G.
NewsEcuador 2-1 Germany: Angulo and Plata Stun Group E Leaders in Comeback Win
Leroy Sané struck inside two minutes, but Ecuador hit straight back through Nilson Angulo and won it late through Gonzalo Plata to topple group winners Germany 2-1 and salvage their World Cup campaign.
NewsParaguay 0-0 Australia: stalemate keeps both alive but loosens Group D's middle
A goalless draw in their Group D finale leaves Paraguay and Australia level on four points, with Australia clinging to second on goal difference. Our Over 2.5 call never came close.
NewsVargas and Manzambi Sink Canada as Switzerland Win 2–1 to Seal Group B Top Spot
Two early second-half goals from Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi turned the game Switzerland's way before Promise David pulled one back, as the Swiss won 2–1 to finish top of Group B. Our SUI-to-win tip landed.
NewsScotland 0–3 Brazil: Vinícius brace and Cunha seal top spot in Group C
Vinícius struck twice and Cunha added a third as Brazil eased past Scotland to finish top of Group C. Our BRA −1 tip landed — an honest hit at 73% confidence.
NewsBosnia-Herzegovina 3–1 Qatar: Alajbegović and Mahmić sink the Maroon in Group B
Edin Alajbegović opened the scoring and a costly own goal doubled it before half-time, and although Al-Haydos pulled one back, Mahmić's late strike sealed Bosnia-Herzegovina's first win and a 3–1 result that landed our BIH −1 call.
NewsGouiri's late winner sends Algeria past Jordan and into the Group J fight
Jordan led at the break through Yazan Al-Rashdan, but second-half goals from Hadj Moussa Benbouali and Amine Gouiri turned the game and lifted Algeria level on points with Austria in Group J. Our ALG −1 call was a narrow miss.
NewsMbappé Double Sends France Top of Group I as Iraq's Exit Looms
Kylian Mbappé struck either side of half-time and Ousmane Dembélé added a third as France beat Iraq 3–0 to take control of Group I. Our −1.5 handicap call on the holders landed comfortably.
NewsEgypt Hit Back to Sink New Zealand 3–1 and Seize Control of Group G
Finn Surman's early header threatened an upset, but a second-half surge from Ziko, Mohamed Salah and Trézéguet turned the game on its head and pushed Egypt to the top of Group G. Our 63% lean on the Pharaohs landed.
NewsRomo Strike Sends Mexico Past South Korea and Top of Group A
A second-half goal from midfielder Luis Romo settled a tight Group A contest, handing Mexico a 1-0 win, a perfect six points from two games, and sole ownership of first place.
NewsKane Double Fires England to Statement 4–2 Win Over Croatia
Harry Kane's two first-half penalties set the tone before Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford finished the job, as England opened Group L with a 4–2 victory that left Croatia bottom and rewarded our pre-match call.
NewsNeves Lightning Cancelled Out by Wissa as Congo DR Hold Portugal in Group K Opener
João Neves struck inside six minutes, but Yoane Wissa levelled on the stroke of half-time to earn Congo DR a 1–1 draw with Portugal and leave both nations chasing Colombia at the top of Group K.
NewsMbappé's Second-Half Brace Powers France Past Senegal, But Norway Set the Pace in Group I
Kylian Mbappé struck either side of Bradley Barcola's strike as France opened their World Cup with a 3–1 win over Senegal. A late Mbaye consolation flattered a Senegal side now staring at an early exit.
NewsEgypt Make Belgium Sweat in Group G Stalemate as Ashour's First Sets the Tone
Mohamed Ashour's 19th-minute opener gave Egypt a deserved lead in Group G before Belgium hauled themselves level after the hour. A 1–1 draw that flattered the favourites and leaves all four sides locked together.
NewsAyari's Double Headlines Sweden's Five-Star Statement Against Tunisia
Sweden opened their Group F campaign with a ruthless 5–1 win over Tunisia, Yasin Ayari scoring twice and Isak and Gyökeres adding their names as the Blågult immediately set the pace at the top of the table.
NewsDiallo's Last-Gasp Strike Hands Ivory Coast a Priceless Opening-Day Win Over Ecuador
Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to settle a tense, goalless deadlock and give Ivory Coast a 1–0 win over Ecuador, lifting them to three points in a Group E now dominated by Germany.
NewsMcGinn's First-Half Strike Hands Scotland Group C's Early Initiative Against Haiti
John McGinn's 28th-minute goal was the only score as Scotland edged Haiti 1-0 to top Group C on the opening matchday. A clean sheet and three points, but the narrow margin left our handicap call just short.