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The Best Free Premier League Prediction Games for 2026/27
A look at the different formats of free Premier League prediction games and how to get your whole group playing, not just the football obsessives.
Spain 1-0 Argentina: Torres extra-time winner seals World Cup triumph
Spain won their second World Cup as Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner to beat ten-man Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 final at MetLife Stadium, denying Lionel Messi a second consecutive title.
France 4-6 England: World Cup third place playoff in ten-goal thriller
England claimed World Cup bronze in a record-breaking ten-goal third place playoff, beating France 6-4 in Miami with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Kylian Mbappe becoming the all-time World Cup top scorer.
Spain Outclass France to Reach World Cup Final
Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sent Spain past France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final at Dallas Stadium, booking a first final appearance since 2010.
Argentina 3-1 Switzerland: Alvarez Stunner Sets Up England Semi-Final
Julian Alvarez scored a spectacular extra-time goal as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in Kansas City to set up a World Cup semi-final against England.
Norway 1-2 England: Bellingham Brace Sends Three Lions Into Semi-Finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 after extra time in Miami, reaching their first World Cup semi-final since 2018.
Spain 2-1 Belgium: Merino Strikes Late Again to Send Spain Through
Mikel Merino scored an 88th-minute winner for the second match running as Spain beat Belgium 2-1 to reach their first World Cup semi-final since 2010, where they will face France.
France 2-0 Morocco: Mbappe Fires Les Bleus Into Semi-Finals
Kylian Mbappe scored and assisted as France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-final at Boston Stadium, sending Les Bleus into the semi-finals for the second tournament in a row.
Argentina 3-2 Egypt: Messi and Fernandez Rescue Holders in Atlanta Classic
Argentina came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in an all-time World Cup classic, with Enzo Fernandez scoring the 3,000th goal in tournament history to send the holders into the quarter-finals.
Portugal 0-1 Spain: Merino's Late Strike Sends Spain Into Last Eight
Mikel Merino's 91st-minute goal gave Spain a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the World Cup last 16, sending La Roja into their first quarter-final since 2010 and ending Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup campaign.
Switzerland vs Colombia: Swiss Win on Penalties to Reach First Quarter-Final in 72 Years
Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw to reach their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954, setting up a meeting with Argentina.
USA vs Belgium: World Cup 2026 Last 16 Result, Stats & What's Next
Belgium cruised past co-hosts USA 4-1 at Seattle Stadium with a Charles De Ketelaere brace, ending the last host nation's World Cup campaign.
Mexico vs England: Result, Stats & Predictions (World Cup 2026)
England beat co-hosts Mexico 2-3 in the last 16, with a Jude Bellingham brace and Harry Kane penalty seeing off a spirited Mexico fightback.
Brazil vs Norway: Result, Stats & Predictions (World Cup 2026)
Norway stunned five-time champions Brazil 1-2 in the last 16, with a late Erling Haaland brace sending them into the World Cup quarter-finals.
Last Man Standing Football Tips: How to Survive All Season
Strategy tips for Matchroom Last Man Standing pools — managing team-use cycles, reading fixtures, and protecting your lives.
WC2026 Round of 32: Why the New Format Changes Everything for LMS Pools
The 2026 World Cup has 32 teams in the knockout rounds instead of 16. Here's what that means for your Last Man Standing pool strategy.
How to Run an Office Football Pool (Without Losing Your Mind)
A practical guide to setting up a fair, low-effort office football pool that people actually stick with all season.
The World Cup Group Stage Trap: Why Your 'Safe' Pick Might Be Your Last
The World Cup group stage looks simple for Last Man Standing pools — back the big sides, survive. Here's why it's harder than it looks.
Last Man Standing Football: The Complete Rules Guide
How Matchroom Last Man Standing pools work, from lives and team cycles to postponements, wipeouts, and winning.
Why Last Man Standing Pools Are So Addictive
One pick a round, a bank of lives, and a season of rising pressure. We break down why Last Man Standing football pools hold attention.
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