World Cup 2026: Will Belgium be eliminated? Chris Sutton predicts the score for the final group stage match.

BBC football columnist Chris Sutton provides his analysis and predictions for the final group stage matches of the 2026 World Cup. Let's start with an overview after the last round: Cape Verde is still a surprise after drawing with Spain and following up with a point against Uruguay. But players in the BBC Forecast game don't always see it that way — 99.65% of players expect Cape Verde to lose to Spain and 83% think Cape Verde to lose to Uruguay. In the latest round of predictions, Chris Sutton was correct on 14 out of 24 matches, up from 12 in the first round, while the AI got 15 out of 24 (up from 13) and players in BBC Forecast improved to 18 out of 24 (up from 13). Below are Sutton's predictions as a group. along with setting his pre-tournament predictions. And AI predictions compare: Group A - Sutton's pre-tournament predictions: South Korea (group champion) and Mexico (runner-up), Czechia third and South Africa fourth. - Analysis: Mexico has definitely advanced to the round of 32 as group champions. There should be a rotation of players. Giving the Czech Republic a chance If Mexico plays at the Estadio Azteca, they will want to make their fans proud. - Sutton's score prediction: 0-1 - AI's score prediction: 1-2 Group B - Pre-tournament predictions: Switzerland group champion, Canada runner-up, Bosnia-Herzegovina third, Qatar fourth. - Analysis: Both teams in this group lost heavily in their previous matches and need a win. Bosnia-Herzegovina has hope and I think they can win. - Sutton's score prediction: 1-0 - AI's score prediction: 2-0 Group C - Pre-tournament predictions: Brazil group champion, Scotland runners-up, Morocco third, Haiti fourth. - Analysis: Morocco is well organized. But the question is, are there enough teams to find the scorer? - Sutton's score prediction: 2-0 - AI's score prediction: 2-0 Group D - Pre-tournament predictions: Türkiye group champion, Paraguay runner-up, USA third, Australia fourth. - Analysis: Paraguay needs to win to take second place from Australia. Even if you think that this game will be close But I believe Paraguay will win at the end. - Sutton's score prediction: 2-1 - AI's score prediction: 2-1 Group E - Pre-tournament predictions: Germany group champions, Ecuador runners-up, Ivory Coast third, Keraso fourth. - Analysis: Ivory Coast must win to have a chance of qualifying. Keraso is an interesting story though. Ivory Coast should be powerful enough. - Sutton's score prediction: 0-1 - AI's score prediction: 0-2 Group F - Pre-tournament predictions: Japan group champion, Netherlands runner-up, Tunisia third, Sweden fourth. - Analysis: Japan is a team with good technique and organization. Even though I don't think they will win the world championship. But I believe they will be able to defend Sweden's offensive line. - Sutton's score prediction: 2-1 - AI's score prediction: 2-1 Group G - Pre-tournament predictions: Belgium group champions, Egypt runners-up, New Zealand third, Iran fourth. - Analysis: Iran fought bravely and defended well. But I think Egypt has more potential and Mohamed Salah will lead the team to win and win the group. - Sutton's score prediction: 2-1 - AI's score prediction: 1-0 Group H - Pre-tournament predictions: Spain group champion, Uruguay runners-up, Saudi Arabia third, Cape Verde fourth. - Analysis: Cape Verde performed well but I'm not sure they will advance. They have to win this game. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia had some opportunities but was forced to play a lot of defense. - Sutton's score prediction: 0-2 - AI's score prediction: 1-2 Group I - Pre-tournament predictions: Senegal group champion, France runner-up, Norway third, Iraq fourth. - Analysis: This game will decide the group champion. The outcome of the championship affects the path to the knockout stages. I believe France will win, with Kylian Mbappe playing a key role over Erling Haaland. - Sutton's score prediction: 0-2 - AI's score prediction: 1-2 Group J - Pre-tournament predictions: Argentina group champion, Austria runner-up, Algeria third, Jordan fourth. - Analysis: Algeria must win to move into second place. But I believe Austria will work hard and get the desired results. - Sutton's score prediction: 0-2 - AI's score prediction: 1-2 Group K - Pre-tournament predictions: Colombia group champion, Portugal runner-up, DR Congo third, Uzbekistan fourth. - Analysis: Portugal must win to finish in first place. I think this will be a tough game and I predict that Colombia will tie. by Cristiano Ronaldo would go on to score Portugal's two goals but it wasn't enough. - Sutton's score prediction: 2-2 - AI's score prediction: 1-2 Group L - Pre-tournament predictions: England group champions, Ghana runners-up, Croatia third, Panama fourth. - Analysis: I like Ghana in this game. They play well and have a tight system. Overall Croatia looks old and perhaps exhausted. - Sutton's score prediction: 0-1 - AI's score prediction: 2-1 Overview: Chris Sutton continues to provide tactical analysis and tactical analysis for each team. 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