Spain have won four of their five World Cup games and are yet to concede a goal, while they have only faced five shots on target over the course of the tournament. La Roja can claim another win and a clean sheet against Belgium in the quarter finals.

Drogheda United are flirting with the Irish Premier Division relegation zone and have lost their last five away games, conceding 12 goals in the process. They have conceded twice or more in each of their last nine away days, while Dundalk have won two of their last three at home, scoring five goals in the process.

St Patrick’s Athletic are heavy favourites but they have failed to win any of their last five Irish Premier Division away games. They face a Waterford side that have lost only one of their last seven at home, with that coming against league-leaders Shamrock Rovers.

SJK’s 14 Veikkausliiga matches have averaged 2.86 goals per game and both teams have scored in each of their last seven games, with over 2.5 goals landing in six of them. VPS’s lkast two games have produced nine goals in total and there have been goals at both ends in five of their last six.

American ace Taylor Fritz reached the Wimbledon semi-finals last season, losing out to Carlos Alcaraz, and he’s warmed up with runs to the final in both Stuttgart and Halle, which should have him spot on for a tilt at a first Grand Slam title.

Despite having the powerful groundstrokes for grass, Keys has flattered to deceive at Wimbledon, but she impressed in winning the Eastbourne title last week and her draw could really open up if she can get past likely third-round opponent Amanda Anisimova.

SJK’s 14 Veikkausliiga matches have averaged 2.86 goals per game and both teams have scored in each of their last seven games, with over 2.5 goals landing in six of them. VPS’s lkast two games have produced nine goals in total and there have been goals at both ends in five of their last six.

SJK’s 14 Veikkausliiga matches have averaged 2.86 goals per game and both teams have scored in each of their last seven games, with over 2.5 goals landing in six of them. VPS’s lkast two games have produced nine goals in total and there have been goals at both ends in five of their last six.

Drogheda United are flirting with the Irish Premier Division relegation zone and have lost their last five away games, conceding 12 goals in the process. They have conceded twice or more in each of their last nine away days, while Dundalk have won two of their last three at home, scoring five goals in the process.

St Patrick’s Athletic are heavy favourites but they have failed to win any of their last five Irish Premier Division away games. They face a Waterford side that have lost only one of their last seven at home, with that coming against league-leaders Shamrock Rovers.

Drogheda United are flirting with the Irish Premier Division relegation zone and have lost their last five away games, conceding 12 goals in the process. They have conceded twice or more in each of their last nine away days, while Dundalk have won two of their last three at home, scoring five goals in the process.

Mikel Oyarzabal is Spain’s leading World Cup scorer with four goals and he can add to his total against Belgium. The Real Sociedad striker drew a blank against Portugal but should enjoy more success against a Belgian defence that has shipped five goals in as many games.

Spain defence has been incredible but their attack is yet to hit top form. They managed to grind out a 1-0 win over Portugal in the last 16 and their Iberian rivals are perhaps a stronger side than Belgium, so a 2-0 Spain win has a chance.

Spain have won four of their five World Cup games and are yet to concede a goal, while they have only faced five shots on target over the course of the tournament. La Roja can claim another win and a clean sheet against Belgium in the quarter finals.

Kylian Mbappe finished last season as the top scorer in La Liga with 25 goals and he scored five goals in four games during qualifying. France are among the tournament favourites and are likely to reach the latter stages and they will face Iraq, Senegal and Norway in the group stages, so Mbappe may be able to score a few goals in the earlier rounds.

Spain are the current favourites and seem set for a deep run at the World Cup. La Roja also have a kind draw with Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia joining them in Group H. Lamine Yamal scored 16 goals in La Liga for Barcelona in 28 games and is among the contenders to top the World Cup 2026 scoring charts.

Lamine Yamal is the most exciting attacking talent in a strong Spain side and he has a habit of scoring eye-catching goals, those attributes can be key in deciding where the player of the tournament award ends up.

Erling Haaland had 16 goals in eight games over qualifying and enjoyed another excellent season domestically with 38 goals across all competitions. Haaland’s Norway face France, Senegal and Iraq in the group stage and he could reach four goals in those three games alone.

Since winning Euro 2024, Spain have extended their unbeaten record to 28 matches, reaching the final of the Nations League and breezing through their World Cup qualifying campaign. European sides have historically struggled in tournaments held in other continents, but that trend appears to be turning. Spain won in South Africa in 2010, followed by Germany’s success in Brazil four years later. France were a shootout away from repeating the trick four years ago. There hasn’t been a World Cup final without a European side since 1950, and the European champions can extend that streak this summer.

Alex: France side showed maturity to deal with Paraguay’s shenanigans in the last 16 and have scored 14 goals in their five matches this tournament. They have scored at least twice in four of their five meetings with Morocco, who were not as dominant as the scoreline suggests against Canada.

Gareth: Spain haven’t conceded a goal at the World Cup and if they can keep a clean sheet against Belgium they can win with room to spare. The Red Devils have conceded some cheap goals at the tournament and are probably not as strong a side as Portugal, who Spain beat 1-0 in the previous round.

Joe: Erling Haaland’s brilliance helped fire Norway to their first ever World Cup quarter-final but they have looked open at the back. Both teams have scored in 11 of their last 12 games and this clash looks set to follow suit. England have been similarly open at the back, they have conceded five times in their last five games, and their games against bigger teams have been particularly end-to-end.

Henry: Argentina have made heavy weather of beating Cape Verde and Egypt in the knockout rounds of the World Cup. The Swiss are a solid side, who have conceded only three goals in five World Cup games and Granit Xhaka is capable of controlling the midfield against Argentina.

Argentina have scored 14 goals across their five World Cup games but have started to show signs of vulnerability at the back. The defending champions have conceded in each of their last three games, shipping five goals in total across their games with Jordan, Cape Verde and Egypt. Switzerland had scored nine goals in four games prior to their 0-0 draw with Colombia, who are perhaps a stronger defensive unit than Argentina, so both of these teams look capable of scoring.

Morocco are on an incredible 34-game unbeaten run but they haven’t face a side as strong as France during that period and could come well and truly unstuck against this rampant Les Bleus side. France won their first four games by two or more goals until running into a defensively-minded Paraguay side. If France can take an early lead they should be able to cover a -1 handicap.

Spain have won four of their five World Cup games and are yet to concede a goal, while they have only faced five shots on target over the course of the tournament. La Roja can claim another win and a clean sheet against Belgium in the quarter finals.

Three of England’s games have featured at least three goals and they have scored two or more goals themselves in four of their matches, hitting 11 goals in total. Over 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in all five of Norway’s games and they have scored 12 themselves. Both of these sides can contribute and combine for at least three goals.

Argentina have had a couple of close calls since the group stage ended but have managed to show their class when it mattered most. The South Americans have enough talent to work out Switzerland even if they are unable to keep a clean sheet. The defending champions have conceded in each of their last three games, shipping five goals in total across their games with Jordan, Cape Verde and Egypt. Switzerland had scored nine goals in four games prior to their 0-0 draw with Colombia, who are perhaps a stronger defensive unit than Argentina, so both of these teams look capable of scoring.

France have scored at least three goals in four of their five World Cup games. Les Bleus look a stronger side than they did in Qatar four years ago and they can go one better than their 2-0 win over Morocco in the semi -finals of the 2022 World Cup.

Spain have won four of their five World Cup games and are yet to concede a goal, while they have only faced five shots on target over the course of the tournament. La Roja can claim another win and a clean sheet against Belgium in the quarter finals.

Both sides have scored at least twice in four of their final World Cup games. With both sides also expected to contribute, they can combine for at least four goals.

Argentina’s evergreen superstar Lionel Messi is the tournament’s leading scorer with eight goals. Messi has scored in every game so far and can keep that streak going in this quarter final tie.

Kylian Mbappe has scored in four of his five World Cup appearances, hitting seven goals in total, and has three goals in the knockout stages. Mbappe will also be on penalty duties so he should be able to add to his haul against Morocco.

Mikel Oyarzabal is Spain’s leading World Cup scorer with four goals and he can add to his total against Belgium. The Real Sociedad striker drew a blank against Portugal but should enjoy more success against a Belgian defence that has shipped five goals in as many games.

Erling Haaland has seven goals in four games at the World Cup and he is in the midst of an incredible international scoring streak. The Manchester City forward has scored in his last 14 competitive Norway appearances, with 27 goals in total, and he can extend that run against England in Miami.

Argentina have had a couple of close calls since the group stage ended but have managed to show their class when it mattered most and they have enough talent to work out Switzerland. With goals at both ends predicted, a 2-1 Argentina win is the pick.

France have scored at least three goals in four of their five World Cup games, and have three clean sheets in their last four. Les Bleus look a stronger side than they did in Qatar four years ago and they can go one better than their 2-0 win over Morocco in 2022 by securing a 3-0 success on Thursday.

Spain defence has been incredible but their attack is yet to hit top form. They managed to grind out a 1-0 win over Portugal in the last 16 and their Iberian rivals are perhaps a stronger side than Belgium, so a 2-0 Spain win has a chance.

England have a few injury and suspension concerns, while fatigue may be more of a factor for Thomas Tuchel’s side than it is for the Norwegians, but the Three Lions still have enough quality to win inside 90 minutes. We could be set for another five-goal thriller and a 3-2 England win is the pick, as Norway have scored at least twice in all of their games aside from the 4-1 defeat to France when they fielded a weakened side and England have conceded twice in two of their World Cup wins.