World Cup predictions: Brazil vs Norway, Mexico vs England, Paraguay vs France on MD 24 and 25 - The Athletic

• The 2026 Women's Under-19 EURO semi-finals are scheduled for Tuesday, featuring matchups between defending champions Spain and Sweden in Zenica, and Germany against Austria in Sarajevo. • Sweden enters the semi-finals after a strong group stage performance, including a 1-0 win over Poland and a 5-0 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina, though they suffered a 0-2 loss to Germany.

• Spain defeated Austria 3-0 to secure their first World Cup knockout stage victory since 2010. • Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice to lead the attack, while the defense maintained a perfect record by not conceding a single goal throughout the tournament.

• Spain defeated Austria 3-0 to advance to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. • The victory was secured through goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, marking a dominant performance by the Spanish side.

• Spain advanced to the next round of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Austria in the last 32 stage. • The victory was secured by a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and an additional header from Pedro Porro.

• England is preparing to face Mexico in the World Cup last-16 round under the leadership of 52-year-old coach Thomas Tuchel. • Tuchel, who previously won titles with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, has openly admitted he still supports Germany while managing the Three Lions.

• The FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature 104 matches, with comprehensive broadcasting and streaming options available for viewers in the United States. • Spanish-language coverage will be split between Telemundo (92 matches) and Universo (12 matches), while all games will stream on Peacock, FOX One, and the FOX Sports app.

• Iran has commenced a six-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, featuring the poignant display of his 14-month-old granddaughter’s coffin alongside his. • In geopolitical tensions, China has deployed its Coast Guard near Taiwan, prompting a response from Taipei, while Russian forces have captured Konstantinovka, described as Kyiv's last stronghold.

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature an expanded format, including four additional groups in the opening phase and a new Round of 32 knockout stage. • Under these new regulations, the tournament champion will be required to play a total of eight games to secure the title.

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• Switzerland advanced to the World Cup round of 16 after defeating Algeria 2-0, with goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye. • This victory marks the first time since 1938 that Switzerland has won a knockout game, setting up a future match against either Colombia or Ghana.

• Phil Agius has provided betting predictions for the first day of the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 fixtures on July 4th. • The analysis focuses on two key matches, specifically highlighting France's potential for a dominant victory.