France the team to beat? Chris Sutton's predictions for last-32 matches

BBC Sport Sunday 28 June 2026, 19:14 UTC 1 min read

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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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