{"id":10,"date":"2017-11-29T15:23:04","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T05:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nedsau.wpengine.com\/blog\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2026-07-02T15:49:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T05:49:14","slug":"soccer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/soccer\/","title":{"rendered":"Soccer News, Tips &amp; Previews"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-entain-hero-news\">\n<section class=\"entain-block news-block hero-news-block \">\n    <div class=\"hero-articles-grid\"><div class=\"grid-item\">      <div class=\"hero-item grid-item-0\">\n        <article class=\"hero-news-card hoverable  post-87661 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer category-soccer-tips category-soccer-tips-head-to-head category-soccer-world-cup-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/switzerland-vs-algeria-predictions\/\" arial-label=\"Read article: Switzerland vs Algeria Predictions - Round Of 32, Match 13\" data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\" hero news card\" data-tr-label=\"Switzerland vs Algeria Predictions - Round Of 32, Match 13\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\">\n              <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-5-876x765.png\" alt=\"Switzerland vs Algeria Predictions - Round Of 32, Match 13\"><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n          <span class=\"post-category\" style=\"\">Soccer<\/span>          <h2 class=\"hero-title\">Switzerland vs Algeria Predictions &#8211; Round Of 32, Match 13<\/h2>                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n  <\/article>      <\/div><\/div><div class=\"grid-item\">      <div class=\"hero-item grid-item-1\">\n        <article 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class=\"content-wrapper\">\n          <span class=\"post-category\" style=\"\">Soccer<\/span>          <h2 class=\"hero-title\">Portugal vs Croatia Predictions &#8211; Round Of 32, Match 12<\/h2>                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n  <\/article>      <\/div>      <div class=\"hero-item grid-item-2\">\n        <article class=\"hero-news-card hoverable  post-87656 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer category-soccer-tips category-soccer-tips-head-to-head category-soccer-world-cup-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/spain-vs-austria-predictions\/\" arial-label=\"Read article: Spain vs Austria Predictions - Round Of 32, Match 11\" data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\" hero news card\" data-tr-label=\"Spain vs Austria Predictions - Round Of 32, Match 11\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio 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<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head To Head 2026 World Cup Predictions &amp; Best Bets<\/h2>\n\n\n<section class=\"entain-block teams-tip-block hoverable\">\n  <div class=\"teams-tip-header\">\n    <div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta\">\n      <!--div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta__inner\"-->\n        <div class=\"team-vs-team\" style=\"display:flex\">\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg?v=20260515h#spain\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; align-items:center; text-align:center; column-gap:5px; font-weight: 700\">\n            <div class=\"team_1\" style=\"flex-direction:column;\">Spain<\/div>\n            <div class=\"versus\" style=\"font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;\">vs<\/div>\n            <div class=\"team_2\">Austria<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"info\">Friday 3rd July 2026 5:00 AM<\/div>\n                                              <\/div>\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg?v=20260515h#austria\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <!--\/div -->\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n      <div class='teams-tip-content'>\n              <div class=\"teams-tip-button\">\t\t\t\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/spain-vs-austria-predictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" \n          data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\"  \n          >Spain vs Austria<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"entain-block teams-tip-block hoverable\">\n  <div class=\"teams-tip-header\">\n    <div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta\">\n      <!--div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta__inner\"-->\n        <div class=\"team-vs-team\" style=\"display:flex\">\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg?v=20260515h#portugal\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; align-items:center; text-align:center; column-gap:5px; font-weight: 700\">\n            <div class=\"team_1\" style=\"flex-direction:column;\">Portugal<\/div>\n            <div class=\"versus\" style=\"font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;\">vs<\/div>\n            <div class=\"team_2\">Croatia<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"info\">Friday 3rd July 2026 9:00 AM<\/div>\n                                              <\/div>\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg?v=20260515h#croatia\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <!--\/div -->\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n      <div class='teams-tip-content'>\n              <div class=\"teams-tip-button\">\t\t\t\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/portugal-vs-croatia-predictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" \n          data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\"  \n          >Portugal vs Croatia<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"entain-block teams-tip-block hoverable\">\n  <div class=\"teams-tip-header\">\n    <div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta\">\n      <!--div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta__inner\"-->\n        <div class=\"team-vs-team\" style=\"display:flex\">\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg?v=20260515h#switzerland\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; align-items:center; text-align:center; column-gap:5px; font-weight: 700\">\n            <div class=\"team_1\" style=\"flex-direction:column;\">Switzerland<\/div>\n            <div class=\"versus\" style=\"font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;\">vs<\/div>\n            <div class=\"team_2\">Algeria<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"info\">Friday 3rd July 2026 1:00 PM<\/div>\n                                              <\/div>\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg?v=20260515h#algeria\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <!--\/div -->\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n      <div class='teams-tip-content'>\n              <div class=\"teams-tip-button\">\t\t\t\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/switzerland-vs-algeria-predictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" \n          data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\"  \n          >Switzerland vs Algeria<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-entain-latest-news\">\n  <section class=\"entain-block news-block latest-news-block\" data-section-heading=\"Latest News\">\n      <div class=\"entain-section-heading\">\n      <h2>More Soccer News<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"news-block__inner\">\n      <div class=\"news-section latest-news\">\n          <div class=\"latest-news-grid\">\n                  <!-- <div class=\"latest-news-grid\"> -->\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-0\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-87647 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/daily-world-cup-tips-predictions-friday-3rd-july\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Daily World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions - Friday, 3rd July\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Daily World Cup Tips &#038; Predictions - Friday, 3rd July\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-5-876x765.png\" alt=\"Daily World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions - Friday, 3rd July\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Daily World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions &#8211; Friday, 3rd July<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-02T00:36:37+00:00\">Yesterday<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Ryan Cook<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The World Cup is finally here, and the neds blog is your ultimate destination for daily tips on all the biggest matches. From the opening group stage clashes to the drama of the knockout rounds and all the way to the final showdown, we\u2019ve got you covered every step of the way. Expect expert insight, informed predictions, and a few bold calls along the journey. Be sure to check in each day to see who our football expert is tipping to come out on top and stay one step ahead throughout the tournament. Spain vs Austria Predictions \u2013 Round of&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-1\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-87552 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/usa-vs-bosnia-herzegovina-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: USA vs Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina Predictions \u2013 Round Of 32, Match 9\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"USA vs Bosnia &#038; Herzegovina Predictions - Round Of 32, Match 9\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-5-876x765.png\" alt=\"USA vs Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina Predictions \u2013 Round Of 32, Match 9\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">USA vs Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina Predictions \u2013 Round Of 32, Match 9<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-01T06:09:14+00:00\">1 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Ryan Cook<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">This has all the makings of a nervy one for Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina, especially with the USA out to bounce back from a gut-punch loss to\u00a0Turkiye\u00a0last week.\u00a0 The Americans looked slick through their first two games against Paraguay and Australia, controlling the tempo, dominating possession, and showing real pace out wide. Those same traits were there again last time out, but one defensive lapse proved costly.\u00a0 Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina have made it this far the hard way. Their opening draw with Canada was all about survival, soaking up pressure before striking first and forcing the co-hosts to chase the game&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                    <!-- <\/div> -->\n                    <!-- <div class=\"latest-news-grid\"> -->\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-2\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-87550 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/belgium-vs-senegal-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Belgium vs Senegal Predictions \u2013 Round Of 32, Match 8\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Belgium vs Senegal Predictions - Round Of 32, Match 8\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-5-876x765.png\" alt=\"Belgium vs Senegal Predictions \u2013 Round Of 32, Match 8\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Belgium vs Senegal Predictions \u2013 Round Of 32, Match 8<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-01T06:07:01+00:00\">1 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Ryan Cook<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Belgium will be desperate to make a statement on Thursday after their last two World Cup campaigns told\u00a0very different\u00a0stories.\u00a0 Their third-place finish in 2018 feels a long time ago after a flat Group Stage exit in 2022, but they arrive here with confidence restored following a 5-1 win over New Zealand.\u00a0 Senegal, meanwhile, punched their ticket to the knockouts with a 5-0 thumping of Iraq, finally getting the chance to play an opponent closer to their level after opening with France and Norway.\u00a0 Still, the Lions of Teranga have looked vulnerable when put under pressure, and their habit of conceding&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-3\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-87547 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/england-vs-dr-congo-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: England vs DR Congo Predictions \u2013 Round Of 32, Match 7\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"England vs DR Congo Predictions - Round Of 32, Match 7\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-5-876x765.png\" alt=\"England vs DR Congo Predictions \u2013 Round Of 32, Match 7\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">England vs DR Congo Predictions \u2013 Round Of 32, Match 7<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-01T06:04:04+00:00\">1 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Ryan Cook<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">England roll into the knockouts with plenty of wind in the sails after taking care of Panama 2-0 and locking up top spot in Group L.\u00a0 There\u2019s\u00a0a small question mark down back with Jarell Quansah carrying a knock, but with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham both looking dangerous in front of\u00a0goal, the Three Lions still look one of the toughest sides left to knock over.\u00a0 DR Congo arrive with a clean bill of health, which is exactly what\u00a0they\u2019ll\u00a0need if\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0going to sit deep, stay\u00a0organised, and let England have most of the ball.\u00a0\u00a0 This is new ground for the Leopards, but\u00a0they\u2019ve\u00a0shown enough&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                    <!-- <\/div> -->\n                    <!-- <div class=\"latest-news-grid\"> -->\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-4\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-87515 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/daily-world-cup-tips-predictions-thursday-2nd-july\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Daily World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions - Thursday, 2nd July\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Daily World Cup Tips &#038; Predictions - Thursday, 2nd July\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-5-876x765.png\" alt=\"Daily World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions - Thursday, 2nd July\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Daily World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions &#8211; Thursday, 2nd July<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-01T03:00:00+00:00\">1 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Ryan Cook<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The World Cup is finally here, and the neds blog is your ultimate destination for daily tips on all the biggest matches. From the opening group stage clashes to the drama of the knockout rounds and all the way to the final showdown, we\u2019ve got you covered every step of the way. Expect expert insight, informed predictions, and a few bold calls along the journey. Be sure to check in each day to see who our football expert is tipping to come out on top and stay one step ahead throughout the tournament. Round Of 32 England vs DR Congo&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-5\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-87494 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/06\/mexico-vs-ecuador-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Mexico vs Ecuador Predictions \u2013 Round of 32 (Match 7)\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Mexico vs Ecuador Predictions - Round of 32 (Match 7)\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-5-876x765.png\" alt=\"Mexico vs Ecuador Predictions \u2013 Round of 32 (Match 7)\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Mexico vs Ecuador Predictions \u2013 Round of 32 (Match 7)<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-06-30T05:34:49+00:00\">30 Jun<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Ryan Cook<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Mexico have been one of the steadier sides at the tournament, staying unbeaten and saving their best performance for last with a sharp 3-0 win over Czechia. They look confident, organised without the ball, and dangerous enough going forward to cause problems for anyone left in the draw. Ecuador are no pushovers, though. They have improved with every game, and that 2-1 win over Germany now reads even better after the Germans were knocked out by Paraguay. This feels like one of the tighter Round of 32 games on the card. Ecuador have the belief and momentum to make it&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                    <!-- <\/div> -->\n                    <!-- <div class=\"latest-news-grid\"> -->\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-6\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-87491 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/06\/france-vs-sweden-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: France vs Sweden Predictions \u2013 Round of 32 (Match 6)\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"France vs Sweden Predictions - Round of 32 (Match 6)\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-5-876x765.png\" alt=\"France vs Sweden Predictions \u2013 Round of 32 (Match 6)\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">France vs Sweden Predictions \u2013 Round of 32 (Match 6)<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-06-30T05:32:32+00:00\">30 Jun<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Ryan Cook<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The tournament favourites are back on deck, with France looking to take care of Sweden and move into a huge Round of 16 clash with Paraguay on Sunday. Les Bleus have had the odd defensive lapse, but going forward they have looked seriously dangerous. Kylian Mbappe has led the way as one of the top scorers in the tournament, and when France get rolling, they are very hard to slow down. Sweden started with a 5-1 win over Tunisia, but things have not looked nearly as convincing since. A 5-1 loss to the Netherlands and a 1-1 draw with Japan&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-7\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-87488 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/06\/ivory-coast-vs-norway-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Ivory Coast vs Norway Predictions \u2013 Round of 32 (Match 5)\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Ivory Coast vs Norway Predictions - Round of 32 (Match 5)\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-5-876x765.png\" alt=\"Ivory Coast vs Norway Predictions \u2013 Round of 32 (Match 5)\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Ivory Coast vs Norway Predictions \u2013 Round of 32 (Match 5)<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-06-30T05:30:47+00:00\">30 Jun<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Ryan Cook<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The Viking Row should be rocking in Dallas on Thursday as Norway look to reach the Round of 16 for the first time since 1998. Ivory Coast will not make life easy, though. Les Elephants have been a proper nuisance throughout the tournament, highlighted by that gritty 1-0 win over Ecuador in their opener before pushing Germany all the way in a narrow 2-1 defeat. The knockout stage is new ground for Emerse Fae\u2019s side, but they have shown enough to suggest they can give this a real shake. 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Euros 2024\" data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"video card\" data-tr-label=\"Form Hub - Euros 2024\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__video\"> \n          \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Form_Hub_06_06_2024_1x1_Football_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Form Hub - Euros 2024\"><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <div class=\"video-details\">\n      <div class='video-title'>Form Hub &#8211; Euros 2024<\/div>  \n      <div class=\"video-duration\">\n        <svg fill='currentColor' role='img'  version='1.1' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' xmlns:xlink='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink' width='14' height='14'>\n        <use xlink:href='https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/global\/svg-misc-icon.svg?version=20260515h#video-play'><\/use>\n      <\/svg>        <div class=\"timecode\">4min video<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n<\/article>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n  \n\n\n<p>Soccer isn\u2019t commonly referred to as The World Game for no reason; it has been played in all corners of the globe for centuries and has rightfully earned its position as the most popular sport in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly every country has a professional soccer league, but the highest quality of competition has generally been drawn towards leagues in Europe and South America. That trend has started to shift since the turn of the century however, as the injection of astronomical budgets into competitions in Asia and North America have led to an influx of the world\u2019s best players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Australian sporting audience, rich with high-contact sports, took decades to warm to soccer, but the emergence of the A-League just over a decade ago and arguably the strongest generation of players on an international level has led to the sport growing tenfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soccer betting is extremely popular the world over, while in Australia it is the A-League and English Premier League which attract the most attention and subsequently on the Neds Blog, you will find detailed previews of some of more popular leagues in the Australian landscape, as well as major international games and competitions, including the World Cup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer isn\u2019t commonly referred to as The World Game for no reason; it has been played in all corners of the globe for centuries and has rightfully earned its position as the most popular sport in the world. 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