World Cup quarter-final predictions: France lead contenders as Messi, Mbappé and Haaland face defining moments
A World Cup quarter-final predictions piece analyzing the chances of top contenders like France, Argentina, Spain, England, and Norway. The article debates which star player (Messi, Mbappé, Haaland, Kane) is most clutch in high-pressure moments, with Messi favored for his magic despite age, while France remain the favorites to defend their title. The piece offers expert predictions and analysis of the tournament's knockout stages.
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While his penalty record of four from eight attempts is much worse than you'd expect, he is clinical when it matters most.
A sense of inevitability has been attached to him through Argentina's first fi
On a cold wet night in Stoke, I may be swayed to take Haaland. At this World Cup, I'm taking Messi.
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France remain favorites, but can Spain, Argentina, England or Norway spoil the party? Our writers make their World Cup quarter-final predictions
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