Tunisia became the third team to exit the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they went down 4-0 to Japan at Estadio Monterrey in their second Group F game. The post Tunisia 0-4 Japan Stats: Ueda at the Double as Renard’s Comeback Falls Flat appeared first on Opta Analyst .
After a balanced start left both Belgium and Iran with just one point each from their opening FIFA World Cup fixtures, we look ahead to Sunday's clash with our Belgium vs Iran prediction and preview. The post Belgium vs Iran Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Spain will feel they have a point to prove against Saudi Arabia in Group H after a disappointing opening draw with Cape Verde at World Cup 2026. The post Spain vs Saudi Arabia Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Ecuador huffed and puffed but were unable to find a way past Curacao, with Eloy Room's 15 saves earning them their first World Cup point.. Re-live this Group E game with our Ecuador vs Curaçao stats page. The post Ecuador 0-0 Curaçao Stats: Sensational Room Earns Blue Wave Their First World Cup Point appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Follow this Group E game at the 2026 World Cup at Toronto Stadium with our Germany vs Ivory Coast stats page. The post Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast Stats: Deniz Undav Reprises Super-Sub Role in Dramatic Victory appeared first on Opta Analyst .
From Zidane's headbutt to Rooney's stamp, discover which players and teams have received the most red cards in World Cup history. The post Most Red Cards in World Cup History: Players, Teams and Incidents That Made History appeared first on Opta Analyst .
A five-star performance handed the Netherlands a big World Cup win on Saturday. Look back at the game with our Netherlands vs Sweden stats page. The post Netherlands 5-1 Sweden Stats: Brobbey and Gakpo at the Double as Dutch Sweep Swedes Aside appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Who are the oldest players in World Cup history? Here, we go through the oldest 10 players to feature in a World Cup finals match. The post The Oldest Players in World Cup History appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Matchday 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup sees the Netherlands take on Sweden; it's a fixture that will evoke memories of a moment that became synonymous with a bonafide great. The post Netherlands vs Sweden: How an Inconspicuous 0-0 Draw Became the Birthplace of Football’s Most Iconic Skill appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Follow the action live as both teams look for their first win at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. You can analyse all the Opta data from Türkiye vs Paraguay in our live match centre below. The post Türkiye 0-1 Paraguay Stats: Ten-Man Paraguay Secure Vital Victory to Knock Türkiye Out appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Brazil have moved to the top of Group C following their comfortable 3-0 win over Haiti at Philadelphia Stadium. The post Brazil 3-0 Haiti Stats: Cunha and Vinícius Lead the Charge for Ancelotti’s Side appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Follow the action live as Scotland look to make it two wins from two at the 2026 FIFA World Cup against African giants Morocco. The post Scotland 0-1 Morocco Stats: Early Saibari Stunner Settles Group C Clash appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Both beaten in their opening FIFA World Cup fixture, Group D's bottom two face a crucial clash in San Francisco, and we look ahead to Friday's game with our Türkiye vs Paraguay prediction and preview. The post Türkiye vs Paraguay Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Brazil are out to secure a first win of their World Cup 2026 campaign when they face off against Haiti in Philadelphia in Group C. The post Brazil vs Haiti Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
USA are on the brink of qualifying for the knockout stages of their home World Cup after a thoroughly deserved win over Australia. The post USA 2-0 Australia Stats: Co-Hosts Through to Knockouts Another Dominant World Cup Win appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Co-hosts Canada’s total domination in their 6-0 World Cup win against Qatar was undoubtedly one for the history books. The post Was Canada’s Win Over Qatar the Most One-Sided Game in World Cup History? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Can Hervé Renard spark a Tunisian revival in the tournament’s 1,000th match? Look ahead to Tunisia vs Japan in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with our match prediction and preview. The post Tunisia vs Japan Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Ecuador and Curaçao will be looking to keep their FIFA World Cup campaigns alive when they meet in Kansas City on Saturday. The post Ecuador vs Curaçao Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Can anyone maintain their 100% start in Group E? We look ahead to Saturday’s showdown in Toronto with our Germany vs Ivory Coast prediction and preview. The post Germany vs Ivory Coast Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
We look ahead to Saturday's all-European clash in Houston as the Netherlands take on Sweden at the 2026 World Cup. After drawing their opening game, can the Oranje pick up their first victory against a Sweden side sitting pretty at the top of Group F? The post Netherlands vs Sweden Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
After witnessing their first matches, Friday's tactical storyline is clear: will the United States’ dynamic build-up play or Australia’s patient and organised defence win out in their Group D World Cup clash in Seattle? The post Will Fluid United States Attack Be Effective Against Australia Low Block? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
The 2026-27 Premier League fixtures have just been released, so we’ve looked at the schedule to analyse which teams have the easiest and toughest starts to the new season. The post Premier League Fixtures: Who Has the Toughest Start to 2026-27? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
After a pair of exciting curtain-raisers, the top two sides in Group C will now face off in Boston. Look ahead to Friday's FIFA World Cup clash with our Scotland vs Morocco prediction and preview. The post Scotland vs Morocco Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
A host nation expects as the USA return to action at the 2026 World Cup, facing Australia in Seattle on Friday. After both sides earned impressive victories in their opening matches, who can seize the initiative and take charge of Group D? The post USA vs Australia Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Luis Romo was the matchwinner for co-hosts Mexico against South Korea, scoring the only goal in a narrow victory at Estadio Guadalajara. The post Mexico 1-0 South Korea Stats: Romo Pounces on Kim’s Error to Book Knockout Spot appeared first on Opta Analyst .