Sutton and AI predict outcomes for World Cup 2026 opening games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Chris Sutton offers score predictions for the first round of group games at the 2026 World Cup, kicking off with Mexico facing South Africa on June 11. Predictions include a Mexico win by 1-0 according to Sutton, contrasted with an AI forecast of 2-0. Matches feature teams like South Korea, Canada, and Brazil, with Sutton forecasting draws for several fixtures. The tournament will see new predictor games introduced for audience engagement. Sutton highlights key player matchups, including Raul Jimenez for Mexico and Son Heung-min for South Korea.
- •Mexico plays South Africa on June 11 in Mexico City.
- •Sutton predicts Mexico 1, South Africa 0; AI predicts 2-0.
- •South Korea faces Czech Republic on June 12 in Guadalajara.
- •Canada hosts Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 12 in Toronto.
- •Brazil competes against Morocco on June 13 in New York.
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Any early shocks? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - opening group games
- 5:25 PMBBC Football — Any early shocks? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - opening group games
"BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the first round of group games at the 2026 World Cup.
"BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the first round of group games at the 2026 World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 5:25 PMAny early shocks? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - opening group games
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the first round of group games at the 2026 World Cup.
- BBC FootballJun 10, 2026, 5:25 PMAny early shocks? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - opening group games
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the first round of group games at the 2026 World Cup.
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