Chris Sutton predicts World Cup knockout matches including England vs. DR Congo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 7:14 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Chris Sutton offers predictions for the last-32 matches of the 2026 World Cup, including England's clash with DR Congo. The matches commence on June 28, featuring South Africa against Canada and Brazil facing Japan on June 29. Sutton rated the chances of some teams, noting Brazil's tactical organization under Carlo Ancelotti and Japan's potential as dark horses. Predictions show a strong performance from fan participants in a prediction game, outperforming both Sutton and AI in earlier matches.
- •England plays DR Congo in the knockout round.
- •Sutton predicts Canada to win against South Africa.
- •Brazil faces Japan in a highly anticipated match.
- •Germany is expected to field a strong lineup against Paraguay.
- •The Netherlands takes on Morocco in another key matchup.
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — France the team to beat? Chris Sutton predicts World Cup's last-32 matches
- 7:14 PMBBC Sport — France the team to beat? Chris Sutton's predictions for last-32 matches
"BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-32 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against DR Congo.
"BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-32 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against DR Congo.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 7:15 PMFrance the team to beat? Chris Sutton predicts World Cup's last-32 matches
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-32 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against DR Congo.
- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 7:14 PMFrance the team to beat? Chris Sutton's predictions for last-32 matches
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-32 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against DR Congo.
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