The Padres host the Giants in the first of a four-game series in this National League, California showdown. The game is on July 30 and starts at 6:40 local time with us at PayPerHead.

San Francisco sits just above the bottom of the standings, while San Diego is in the middle of the pack with 9 more wins. The Giants’ record on the road is a dismal 20-35, while the Padres are a healthy 28-24 at home.

How did the Giants perform in their last 10 games?

The Giants were swept in their series in Kansas City and lost 2 of 3 to Seattle, extending their 5-game losing streak. But they came out ahead against the Angels and Brewers in each 3-game series.

How strong have the Padres been in their last 10 games?

The Padres are on a 5-game winning streak coming into this series. They swept the Miami Marlins and Colorado Rockies (extending the Marlins’ losing streak to a franchise-record 12). Their record over the last 20 games is 12-8, but over their last 10, they’ve had only 3 losses.

Good day at the ballpark. pic.twitter.com/hglf3Q3zn6

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) July 29, 2026

What is the Giants vs Padres record in 2026?

These two teams have already competed six times this season, with each team winning three.

What is the prediction for Giants vs Padres on July 30?

San Diego’s expected pitcher is German Márquez (RHP, 4-2, 5.17 ERA), but it could be JP Sears. San Francisco’s expected pitcher is Robbie Ray (LHP, 9-6, 3.16 ERA).

Giants have a chance if the Padres start with Márquez and Ray dominates. The Giants have Luis Arraez hitting well (4 last night), but overall consistency is poor. Although we can’t discount San Francisco’s huge win against second-place Milwaukee Brewers, 16-3 yesterday. The Padres will be concerned about that.

Padres are the clear favorites, and will likely continue to dominate in hits, as they do well at home and are on a hot streak. But the Giants won’t be a pushover.

Our Giants vs Padres prediction goes against the experts, forecasting a 7-6 win for the Giants.

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The Oakland Athletics host the Boston Red Sox for a four-game series, which started on July 27 with us at PayPerHead. This will be the third game, with the teams splitting the results of the first two.

Even though the Athletics are struggling near the bottom of the American League (45-62), they’re making this an interesting series. Boston is near the top of the AL (55-51).

How did Boston’s 15-game winning streak shape their season?

Boston has been on a good run lately, winning 7 of its last 10 games.

Their run started July 3, when they beat the LA Angels, and continued winning, sweeping the Angels three games, then three games against the Chicago White Sox, three games against the New York Mets, and then four games against the Tampa Bay Rays. They took two wins from Baltimore before losing to them 5-1 on July 23. That’s a 15-game winning streak (tying a franchise record).

How has Oakland performed in July?

The Athletics have been going in the opposite direction. They’ve kept things fairly even the last 10 games by winning four, but some of those games are wild. Two losses gave up double-digit runs, and a 15-1 win against Washington.

They started July with a win against the Dodgers, but went on to lose the next 10 games. Their July record so far is 5-16.

What is the recent record between Boston and Oakland?

These teams have split their last 10 games, 5-a-piece. And even though the Red Sox are doing much better in the standings, they’ve also split their two games this season, with Boston winning Monday night, 4-2, and Oakland getting the W, Tuesday night, 4-3.

Otra noche en el oeste

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8:40 PM 🇨🇴🇵🇦🇪🇨
9:40 PM 🇺🇸🇩🇴🇨🇺🇨🇼🇻🇪🇵🇷
10:40 PM 🇦🇷🇨🇱🇧🇷
3:40 AM 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/i4OammVVeg

— Red Sox de Boston (@RedSoxBeisbol) July 28, 2026

What is the prediction for Red Sox vs Athletics on July 29?

Boston’s Patrick Sandoval is the expected pitcher going up against Jacob Lopez of Oakland. Sandoval’s overall stats are 0-0, 3.21 ERA, while Lopez’s are 5-4, 6.12 ERA.

Boston’s better pitcher and bullpen tilt the outcome in their favor. Oakland has injuries that will hurt their chances even more, but they were able to break Boston’s 10-game road win streak last night, which could give them confidence to do it again.

Our Red Sox vs Athletics prediction is another close game, but this win goes to Boston, 5-3.

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Errol Spence Jr. returns to the ring against Tim Tszyu on Saturday, July 25 at the Afterpay Arena in Sydney, Australia. The fight starts early in Australia to catch the US fanbase; the main card begins at 9 pm ET, with the main event ring walks around midnight.

It was originally a 158-pound catchweight fight, but has been moved up to 160-pound middleweight. Spence is reportedly the one who asked for the jump. This will be his first fight above welterweight. Continue reading to see which boxer is more prepared in this Spence Jr. vs Tszyu prediction at PayPerHead.

How did Spence perform in his last seven fights?

Spence has had an impressive career right up until his first loss in 2023, which was his last fight. It was an easy win for his opponent, Crawford, which might be why Spence stepped away for an extended period. His last seven fights:

How has Tszyu fared since moving to middleweight?

Tszyu has lost three matches, which all came recently while going after the Super Welterweight Title. He’s since moved up to middleweight, where he’s had more success, but Spence will be the biggest name he’s ever fought. His last seven matches:

How do Spence and Tszyu compare in age, height, and reach?

Tszyu is younger and has had seven fights since Spence last fought, but both are fighting above their weight class in this event.

What is the prediction for Spence vs Tszyu in Sydney?

Spence is a slight favorite in this fight, but he hasn’t made it easy for himself:

• He’s been out of the game for almost three years
• He asked to fight in a higher weight class, which he’s never fought in before
• He’s fighting in Australia, where Tszyu has never lost

While Spence has more experience, elite skills, jab and ring IQ, Tszyu is younger, more active lately, and known for high volume and power. His home crowd should help his cause, too.

Both are aggressive fighters, so expect it to be high-paced, with plenty of exchanges. If Spence can get the rust off in the first few rounds, he might win by decision, but Tszyu will come out fast and hard.

Whoever wins this one has a shot at IBF champion Josh Kelly and a big payday. Our Spence Jr. vs Tszyu prediction is a win by decision for Tszyu on his home turf. Remember to follow us on our social media accounts to never miss a big boxing event or news.

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The 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix takes place Sunday, July 26, at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, near Budapest. It is the 11th and last race of the 2026 season, before the summer break.

The practice sessions begin on Friday, with a third practice on Saturday along with the qualifying session. Sunday’s race starts at 3 pm local time and runs for 70 laps or 120 minutes. Let’s see which team and driver are the best option for this Hungarian Grand Prix prediction at PayPerHead.

How has Kimi Antonelli dominated the 2026 season?

The 2026 season so far:

Kimi Antonelli continues to be the top driver this season, with 204 points for the Mercedes team. His teammate George Russell dropped down to third with 154 points. Lewis Hamilton of the Ferrari team has edged into second place with 159 points, while his teammate, Charles Leclerc, is firmly in fourth with 126 points.

How will the heat wave affect the Hungarian Grand Prix?

Europe has suffered a heat wave for the better part of the summer, and it looks like the trend will continue for the race weekend.

• Friday: 14°C in the morning, 26°C in the afternoon. Dry
• Saturday: 14°C low, 29°C high. Little cloud cover. Dry
• Sunday (race day): Slightly humid, with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 32°C, and the track temperature peaking at 50°C. There is a 40% chance of precipitation once the race starts, but most of it will fall after the race, so a dry session is expected.

Who won the Hungarian Grand Prix in the past five years?

The first Hungarian Grand Prix took place in 1986, when Bernie Ecclestone brought it behind the Iron Curtain for the first time. That race drew a crowd of 200,000 and has consistently attracted many fans from across Europe, particularly Finnish and Polish supporters.

The track is 4.381 kilometers long. At 70 laps, the race totals 306.63 km. Its narrow and twisty sections have made it difficult to pass, to the point that in 1990 Thierry Boutsen held off championship leader Ayrton Senna in a slower Williams car, preventing him from passing. In 2003, the track was modified slightly to allow more passing opportunities.

Several drivers claimed their debut Grand Prix victories in Hungary, including Damon Hill in 1993, Fernando Alonso in 2003, Jenson Button in 2006, Heikki Kovalainen in 2008, Esteban Ocon in 2021 and Oscar Piastri in 2024.

The past five winners:

Our top three in FP1 💪

1️⃣ Charles
2️⃣ Max
3️⃣ Lewis #F1 #HungarianGP pic.twitter.com/lOKnCkKbX4

— Formula 1 (@F1) July 24, 2026

What is the prediction for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix?

Because this tends to be a processional race, the qualifying session is very important. Overtaking is extremely difficult and is mostly done during pit stops. Kimi Antonelli is the leading contender to win, along with teammate George Russell.

Lewis Hamilton has won here eight times. He won with Mercedes the last five times, so he has a chance if Ferrari’s improvements make the grade. However, Mercedes seems well-suited to this track, as they excel in the twisty, high-downforce setups needed here.

Our Hungarian Grand Prix prediction is that Antonelli will win, followed by Russell and Hamilton. But watch the qualifiers to see who positions well.

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Underdog Kristian Prenga will take on Anthony Joshua in a boxing match on Saturday, July 25 at the Jeddah Superdome in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The heavyweight match will be the main event. Let’s see which boxer has the advantage in this Joshua vs Prenga prediction at PayPerHead.

This is a classic tuneup fight for Joshua, who has headlined massive events and fought the best. He’s picked someone who hasn’t fought anyone credible, but has a good record. Joshua needs to knock off the rust before fighting against Tyson Fury.

How has Joshua performed in his last seven fights?

His record is 29 wins, with 26 knockouts and 4 losses. His most recent fights:

Joshua is a former two-time unified heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist. He’s had time off because of a tragic car accident in Nigeria

Why has Prenga never fought world-class talent before Joshua?

Prenga has an impressive record with 20 wins, 20 knockouts and only 1 loss. However, Joshua is the first fighter of note he has taken on. His most recent fights:

Prenga is a former kickboxer who has a 100% KO rate in wins; the last two matches ended in the first round. His only loss was early in his career in 2017 on a points decision. He’s never gone 12 rounds, and has never faced world-class talent.

How do Joshua and Prenga compare in age, height, and reach?

What is the prediction for Joshua vs Prenga in Riyadh?

Joshua is heavily favored to beat the Albanian, Prenga, on Saturday, but there are some who think an upset is possible. Prenga has been in the ring steadily, with 3 fights in 2025 and one this year. Joshua hasn’t done much since 2023, and his only fight in 2024 ended in a loss by knockout.

If Joshua can get through the first couple of rounds, he should shed the rust and wear down Prenga with his jab, footwork, pressure and combinations. He has vastly superior experience, skill and speed that should keep Prenga off-balance as the match continues.

Prenga has strength and will attempt to land punches cleanly to take out Joshua early.

Our Joshua vs Prenga prediction is a desperate attempt by Prenga to end the fight early with a knockout, but Joshua will wear him down and get a knockout after the fourth round.

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On July 19, the final fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played. Spain will take on Argentina in New York at 3 pm local time.

This is Spain’s first World Cup final since winning the title in 2010. They are unbeaten in their last 36 games (if you exclude a penalty-shootout defeat against Portugal in the UEFA Nations League final last year). Argentina are the reigning champions.

How did Spain defeat France in the semi-final?

After their quarter-final 2-1 win over Belgium, Spain’s youngest player, Lamine Yamal, said he believed France should fear Spain. He helped make those words ring true when he drew a penalty against France in the 22nd minute, and Mikel Oyarzabal scored the ensuing penalty to go ahead 1-0.

It was the first time that France trailed in its seven games of the tournament. They did not have a shot on target until the 81st minute and never took the lead. They lost 2-0 to Spain after a second goal from Pedro Porro.

How did Argentina rally against England in the semi-final?

In their semi-final match against England, both teams played a tight, conservative game until England scored in the 55th minute. After that, England moved to a back-five defensive formation as the gaps were far too open to cover.

Argentina played with a “nothing to lose” attitude and took more risks, with more rhythm and feeling. It freed them up and pulled England back. Argentina sent wave after wave against England but couldn’t score, even hitting the goal post. But eventually, they got a goal in the 85th minute to even the score, and again in extra time to win.

What is the historical record between Spain and Argentina?

Located oceans apart in different hemispheres, these teams have gone against each other 14 times since their first meeting in 1952, dividing the wins equally:

• Spain wins: 6
• Argentina wins: 6
• Draws: 2

All matches were international friendlies except for three:

Jul 13, 1966: Argentina 1 – 1  Spain (FIFA World Cup)

Oct 11, 1972: Spain 1 – 0  Argentina (Copa Hispanidad)

Oct 12, 1974: Argentina 1 – 1 Spain (Copa Hispanidad)

The Final is set: 🇪🇸🆚🇦🇷#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/3M7bZ7cXjD

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 15, 2026

What is the prediction for Spain vs Argentina in the 2026 World Cup Final?

This final brings two different types of teams against each other. Argentina has the track record and are the defending champions. They know how to win and are the comeback kings. If they fall behind, they go into full attack mode until they take the lead.

However, Spain has flown under the radar for the last two years. They have been quietly honing their defensive style of play and consistently winning with many clean sheets in the process. They’ve only conceded one goal in the entire tournament, not even allowing France to score, which was a huge surprise to Mbappé and his fans.

Argentina have the magic of Lionel Messi and the ability to come back from behind. They have scored 19 goals, the most in the tournament, with Messi contributing eight (tied with Mbappé).

Spain has a controlled technical game that focuses on possession and passing. If they take the lead, it’s doubtful that they will change their style of play, which might give Argentina more room to attack.

Argentina is favored to win, but we think Spain will surprise everyone.

Our Spain vs Argentina prediction is a 2-1 win for Spain, with Argentina attacking relentlessly in the end to try to win to no avail.

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France will play against England on July 18 at 5 pm local time in Miami to see which team takes home the bronze.

It would be a fantastic game if they were playing in any other round of the tournament’s knockout stage. This match has different priorities for both sides as France’s coach retires after the tournament and Mbappé looks to win the Golden Boot.

How did Spain frustrate France in the semi-final?

In the semi-final, Spain frustrated France at one end and punished them at the other. They beat France 2-0 to record their sixth clean sheet of the tournament, having conceded only one goal to Belgium in the quarter-final.

Spain’s Lamine Yamal just turned 19 and was clipped inside the box. Oyarzabal scored the resulting penalty to give Spain the lead. Porro got the second goal.

France’s Desire Doue and Rayan Cherki tried to get their team back into the game, but goalkeeper Unai Simon held them at bay.

How did England lose their lead against Argentina?

In the semi-final against Argentina, England was ahead 1-0. But they were in the same position against Croatia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and against Italy in the 2021 European Championship final, losing both times.

Argentina kept pressing, and in the 85th minute, Messi fed the ball to Fernandez, who scored the equalizer. Two minutes into stoppage time, Messi assisted again as Martinez headed in the winner.

What is the historical record between France and England?

These rivals have played many games against each other since 1923, with England winning most of those matches.

• England wins: 17
• France wins: 10
• Draws: 5

However, most of England’s wins have come in the past. Since 1999, they’ve only beaten France once, and it was in an international friendly:

Feb 10, 1999: England 0 – 2 France (International Friendly)

Sep 2, 2000: France 1 – 1 England (International Friendly)

Jun 13, 2004: France 2 – 1 England (UEFA European Championship)

Mar 26, 2008: France 1 – 0 England (International Friendly)

Nov 17, 2010: England 1 – 2 France (International Friendly)

Jun 11, 2012: France 1 – 1 England (UEFA European Championship)

Nov 17, 2015: England 2 – 0 France (International Friendly)

Jun 13, 2017: France 3 – 2 England (International Friendly)

Dec 10, 2022: England 1 – 2 France (FIFA World Cup)

England will work to avenge their loss to England in the 2022 World Cup.

Semi-finals in the books 🔒#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/SFMsIYDXDG

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 15, 2026

What is the prediction for France vs England in the 2026 World Cup?

Although neither side wanted to be in this game, playing for bronze gives them the chance not to go home empty-handed. The managers will use this opportunity to experiment a little and give younger players a chance to gain experience.

France will be motivated to win for Didier Deschamps, who is managing his last World Cup. Will he suit up Mbappé to go after the Golden Boot?

France is the favorite in this matchup and should be able to walk away with the bronze. They have the deepest and most talented squad and more experience at this level, having reached multiple recent finals and semi-finals.

Unless England can copy Spain’s strategy, they will go home without any trophy, again. They have the potential to grind it out and gain a win in extra time if they can get their heads in the game.

Our France vs England prediction is a 2-1 win for France as England won’t be able to recuperate in time after their stunning loss to Argentina.

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England meets Argentina for the second semi-final. They play in Atlanta on July 15 at 3 pm local time.

No side has won the title in successive tournaments since Brazil did it 60 years ago, but Argentina is still in the running to make that happen this year. However, they haven’t faced a top team in this tournament, and yet they’ve struggled in all three knockout matches.

England is hoping to reach their first FIFA World Cup final since 1966.

How did England perform in the knockout rounds?

England had an amazing opening game against Croatia, but floundered in the remaining Group L matches. They’ve woken up in the knockout round and have scored five goals against Mexico and Norway.

June 17: England 4 – 2 Croatia (Group play)

June 23: England 0 – 0 Ghana (Group play)

June 27: Panama 0 – 2 England (Group play)

July 1: England 2 – 1 Congo DR (Round of 32)

July 5: Mexico 2 – 3 England (Round of 16)

July 11: Norway 1 – 2 England (Quarter-final)

How did Argentina struggle in the knockout stage despite winning?

Argentina have won every match in the tournament so far. They did well in the group stage but have had difficulties in the knockout round:

June 16: Argentina 3 – 0 Algeria (Group play)

June 22: Argentina 2 – 0 Austria (Group play)

June 27: Jordan 1 – 3 Argentina (Group play)

July 3: Argentina 3 – 2 Cabo Verde (Round of 32)

July 7: Argentina 3 – 2 Egypt (Round of 16)

July 11: Argentina 3 – 1 Switzerland (Quarter final)

What is the historical record between England and Argentina?

These teams have not met very often, but unlike most football rivalries, this one has had several dramatic World Cup encounters:

• England wins: 6
• Draws: 5 (one decided by penalties in Argentina’s favor)
• Argentina wins: 3

1966 World Cup

• (England wins in group and quarter-final en route to their only title)

1986 World Cup Quarter-final

• Argentina 2 – 1 England (Maradona’s “Goal of the Century”)

1998 World Cup Round of 16

• Argentina 2 – 2 England (Argentina won on penalties)

2002 World Cup Group Stage

• England 1 – 0 Argentina (David Beckham penalty)

The teams have met twice more since their 2002 World Cup fixture, with England winning both times.

1998: Argentina 🆚 England#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/tf0iDXEuJ5

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 15, 2026

What is the prediction for England vs Argentina in the 2026 World Cup?

England has been the better defensive side in the past few years. In this tournament alone, Argentina has conceded to Jordan and Switzerland, twice to Cabo Verde and twice to Egypt. They’re still in this tournament because they’re the highest-scoring side.

Both teams are probably battling fatigue as England had a huge battle against Mexico and then had to deal with the Miami heat and humidity to win against Norway, and they went into extra time to do it.

Argentina needed extra time to make a frantic comeback against Egypt after trailing 2-0, and then required an additional 30 minutes to beat Switzerland 3-1.

Argentina are slight favorites because of their recent accomplishments, but England has shown that they deserve to be here. Their stars like Bellingham, Kane, Saka and Rice easily counter Argentina’s top players: Messi, Lautaro Martinez and Mac Allister.

Given what we’ve seen between France and Spain on Tuesday (Spain winning 2-0), it’s quite possible England will also overcome expectations.

Our England vs Argentina prediction is a surprising 4-2 win for England. One thing’s for sure, there won’t be any shortage of drama.

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France meets neighboring country, Spain, on July 14 in Dallas at 3 pm local time for the FIFA World Cup semi-final. The winner will play against either England or Argentina in the final.

Spain is known for adhering to a strict system, committed to possession and pressing.

France’s coach, Didier Deschamps, has somehow managed to get four superstars to play as a well-performing line, which has been an unstoppable formula in the tournament.

Which teams managed to score against France in the group stage?

France has kept a clean sheet throughout the knockout stage. They weren’t as strong defensively during the group stage, conceding a goal against Senegal in the first match and against Norway in the third.

June 30: France 3 – 0 Sweden (Round of 32)

July 4: Paraguay 0 – 1 France (Round of 16)

July 9: France 2 – 0 Morocco (Quarter-final)

How did Spain remain unbeaten until the quarter-final?

Spain went through the entire tournament without conceding a goal until the Quarter-final match against Belgium. They led Group H and then easily took care of Austria in the Round of 32.

June 15: Spain 0 – 0 Cabo Verde (Group play)

June 21: Spain 4 – 0 Saudi Arabia (Group play)

June 26: Uruguay 0 – 1 Spain (Group play)

July 2: Spain 3 – 0 Austria (Round of 32)

July 6: Portugal 0 – 1 Spain (Round of 16)

July 10: Spain 2 – 1 Belgium (Quarter final)

Sending Spain to the Final in 2010 🇪🇸💥#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/Ic4KTI34ZV

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 14, 2026

What is the historical record between France and Spain?

These rivals have met 38 times on the pitch since their first friendly in 1922. They have a rich history of passionate matches due to their proximity and the pride each country takes in its football.

• Spain wins:     18
• France wins:   13
• Draws: 7

The last three meetings are the most relevant:

Oct 10, 2021: Spain 1 – 2 France (UEFA Nations League final)

• Goals: Oyarzabal 64′, Benzema 66′ and Mbappé 80′

Jul 9, 2024: Spain 2 – 1 France (UEFA Euro knockout stage)

• Goals: Yamal 21′, Kolo Muani 9′ and Olmo 25′

Jun 5, 2025: Spain 5 – 4 France (UEFA Nations League semifinal)

• Goals: Williams 22′, Merino 25′, Yamal 54′ (penalty), Pedri 55′, Mbappé 59′ (penalty), Yamal 67′, Cherki 79′, Vivian 84′ (own goal), and Kolo Muani 90+3′

What is the prediction for France vs Spain in the 2026 World Cup?

Both teams can score and keep their opponents from scoring. At least one team will have to concede a goal to move to the final game. While Spain finally conceded their first goal in their quarter-final against Belgium, France has stopped all attempts since the group stage.

Their history shows that they are pretty balanced and have had close matches as of late.

Spain has a young superstar who hasn’t yet stood out in the tournament. Winger Lamine Yamal just turned 19. He’s produced just one goal, but leads the team in shots, shots on goal, ground duels won, and completed crosses.

Spain has averaged more possession time in their six games than any other team in this World Cup at 65.8%, which means they do a lot of passing. However, in the last game between these two teams, France had possession for 53% of the time, with more passes (522 vs 398) and more completions (468 vs 330), but Spain still won. It will be interesting to see what transpires on Tuesday.

Our France vs Spain prediction is a France victory as they have the momentum to win the tournament. But it will be close, 3-2.

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We are in uncharted waters for the Norwegians. They have never made it this far in the tournament before. On top of that, this is their first FIFA World Cup in 28 years. We get to watch them take on England in the quarter-finals on Saturday, July 11, at Miami Stadium at 5 pm local time.

What impact has Erling Haaland had on Norway’s campaign?

Norway advanced from Group I just behind France.

June 16: Iraq 1 – 4 Norway (Group play)

June 22: Norway 3 – 2 Senegal (Group play)

June 26: Norway 1 – 4 France (Group play)

June 30: Côte d’Ivoire 1 – 2 Norway (Round of 32)

July 5: Brazil 1 – 2 Norway (Round of 16)

In the Round of 16, Brazil had a chance to open the scoring early on a penalty kick against Norway, but goalkeeper Nyland made a brilliant save. The scoreless game continued until the 11th minute, when Norway star Erling Haaland headed the ball into the net. He followed that up with his seventh goal of the tournament, making it 2-0 for Norway.

Brazil scored on a stoppage-time penalty, but it was too little, too late for a comeback. It’s not a big surprise if you consider that Norway has not lost to Brazil in their last four encounters.

How did England perform in the group stage?

England topped Group L, going undefeated in the three games.

June 17: England 4 – 2 Croatia (Group play)

June 23: England 0 – 0 Ghana (Group play)

June 27: Panama 0 – 2 England (Group play)

July 1: England 2 – 1 Congo DR (Round of 32)

July 5: Mexico 2 – 3 England (Round of 16)

England’s Round of 16 match against Mexico, played in Mexico at high altitude, was a huge challenge, but they went ahead 2-0 with two goals from Jude Bellingham. However, England couldn’t clear a free kick, and Mexico’s top scorer, Julian Quinones, responded with a goal, giving them hope.

Mexico had several good chances as the match progressed, but couldn’t score. Kane eventually put England ahead by two goals again on a penalty. Mexico and their fans wouldn’t give in, though, and they also scored from a penalty, bringing the final score to 3-2.

England’s strong goalkeeping may have been the difference in this fixture.

What is the historical record between Norway and England?

The Norwegians have met the English on the football pitch 12 times since an international friendly in 1937. Their most recent encounter was a friendly in 2014, so it has little to no relevance to the current teams facing each other.

France takes the first Semi-final spot 🤝🇫🇷#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/WJqWdAea3H

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 9, 2026

What is the prediction for Norway vs England in the 2026 World Cup?

England is favored to win this match, but Norway has already shown that it can topple bigger nations. For a team that hasn’t appeared in the World Cup in 28 years, they have won over the fans with their rowing cheer to the beat of the drum.

England has a deeper roster with world-class players like Bellingham, Kane, Saka, and Rice. Norway has Erling Haaland and a dangerous counter-attacking style.

Except for a draw against Ghana in the Group stage, England has defeated each team in the tournament. Except for a dismal defeat by France in the group stage, Norway has won each of their games.

They’ve had similar success through the tournament, so expect a close game with England controlling possession and Norway making each step difficult.

Our Norway vs England prediction is a 2-2 draw, with England winning on penalties.

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