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Alexi Lalas' 2026 FIFA World Cup Bracket Prediction

Things are about to get serious at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is my bracket prediction.
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 4, 2026
2026 World Cup: SuperComputer predicts teams to qualify from Round of 16
The Opta SuperComputer has predicted the teams that will qualify from the last 16 into the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. The fixture list has now been determined, following the completion of the last-32 fixtures on Saturday morning. Argentina will face Egypt, while Switzerland play Colombia. Other last-16 fixtures will see Portugal square up against Spain, [] 2026 World Cup: SuperComputer predicts teams to qualify from Round of 16
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Related coverage for " Alexi Lalas' 2026 FIFA World Cup Bracket Prediction ": Daily Post Nigeria — 2026 World Cup: SuperComputer predicts teams to qualify from Round of 16. Yahoo Sports — The 2026 World Cup has produced a dream semifinal field in Argentina, England, France and Spain. Legit.ng — Supercomputer predicts 2026 FIFA World Cup winner after Round of 32 matches. FOX Sports Digital — 2026 World Cup Bracket: The Quarterfinals Matchups Are Set . 101GREATGOALS.COM — Brazil v Japan – World Cup 2026 line-ups, stats and preview, TV channel, live online stream and prediction. OneFootball — 📅 Brazil already know their rival for the first post-World Cup FIFA window