Belgium faces crucial final group matches in World Cup 2026
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026

The final group games of the World Cup 2026 are underway, featuring key matches including Scotland against Brazil and England taking on Panama. Chris Sutton predicts outcomes for all 104 matches in the tournament, highlighting Mexico's certain advancement as group winners, regardless of the result against the Czech Republic. The group stage concludes on June 25, with teams like South Africa still vying for progression after a recent equalizer against the Czech Republic. Fans can participate in the BBC predictor game to forecast match results, as Sutton analyzes team performances from previous rounds.
- •Scotland vs. Brazil and England vs. Panama are crucial matches.
- •Mexico is confirmed through as group winners.
- •Czech Republic must win against Mexico to progress.
- •South Africa's fate hinges on their final match against South Korea.
- •Sutton predicts Mexico will face competitiveness from the Czech Republic.
- 6:42 PMBBC Sport — Belgium going out? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - final group games
"BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the final set of group games at the 2026 World Cup.
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