2026 FIFA World Cup predictions, picking every game: England vs. Spain; Messi vs. Ronaldo; USMNT end drought

CBS Sports has published predictions for every game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will feature an expanded 48-team field. Key predicted storylines include a matchup between England and Spain, a clash involving Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, and the USMNT winning their first knockout-stage game at a World Cup since 2002. The predictions map out the entire tournament's bracket through to the final.