World Cup 2022

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33. Round of 16

It’s put up or shut up time. This is a round where you hope the top teams shine and advance. Many of these teams did well, but all in all they just don’t match up to the top teams. Occasionally there’s a surprise and a top team or two get eliminated this round, and I would expect nothing less this Cup. But you’re really hoping the top teams go through.

Netherlands - USA

The USA has achieved more than I thought they would. They get to play a very experienced Netherlands. I expect a close game, but Holland should win.


Argentina - Australia

Australia is no match for Argentina.


France - Poland

France has everything any team could want. Poland is lucky they got out of the group. France wins.


England - Senegal

Senegal plays with a lot of passion and could surprise England. But England has the better talent, so I’m going with them.


Japan - Croatia

A very pesky Japan plays a Croatia who made it to the final in 2018. Close game, but experience wins. Croatia.


Brazil - South Korea

Brazil kicks it into gear. I think the first half will be competitive, but expect Brazil to take change in the second half.


Morocco - Spain

Morocco plays with a lot of passion. Spain has the talent. I expect Spain to win.


Portugal - Switzerland

The most competitive game in my opinion. A must-watch game. I expect Portugal to win, but don’t be surprised if this game goes to PK’s.


If I get 5 out of 8 of these predictions right. I’ll feel like I lucked out. Enjoy!!