FIFA World Cup round of 16: Bracket, schedule, predictions and latest news
Summary
The FIFA World Cup round of 16 begins with Brazil playing Norway in New Jersey and Mexico facing England in Mexico City. Morocco has advanced to the quarterfinals, and France won a tough game against Paraguay. Predictions show Brazil and England as favorites, but close contests are expected.Key Facts
- Brazil and Norway play at 4 pm local time in New Jersey; Mexico and England play at 6 pm local time in Mexico City on Sunday.
- Brazil has never lost to Norway in four previous meetings, but Norway won a World Cup match against Brazil in 1998.
- Prediction simulations show Brazil winning 53.6% of the time against Norway, with Norway winning 22.4%, and 24% potentially going to extra time.
- England and Mexico have played once before at the World Cup (1966), with England winning that match and later the tournament.
- Simulations predict England winning 40.6% of the time against Mexico, Mexico winning 31.5%, and 27.9% leading to extra time or penalties.
- Morocco beat cohost Canada 3-0 to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the second time in a row.
- France won a hard match 1-0 against Paraguay, with Kylian Mbappe saying his team was ready for Paraguay’s physical style.
- Other upcoming round of 16 matches include Portugal vs Spain, USA vs Belgium, Argentina vs Egypt, and Switzerland vs Colombia.
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