World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Predictions and Results
By Timing Research Team · Updated July 2, 2026 · Round of 32 energy accuracy tracker
Timing's Squad Strength model predicted 8 of 10 Round of 32 outcomes correctly going into July 2 — including every winner through 90 minutes and extra time. Both incorrect calls came in penalty shootouts, where a five-kick window can neutralise any Squad Strength advantage. Predictions for the remaining six fixtures are below.
Both misses: Germany and Netherlands — both lost in penalty shootouts after the 90-minute energy reading favoured them.
Completed Fixtures — Results and Energy Accuracy
Canada 1–0 South Africa
Timing pick: Canada · Squad Strength 65.2 vs 51.8
Brazil 2–1 Japan
Timing pick: Brazil · Squad Strength 80.5 vs 68.6
Germany 1–1 Paraguay · Paraguay 4–3 pens
Timing pick: Germany · Squad Strength 76 vs 59.4
Penalty shootout — Squad Strength advantage doesn't carry into spot kicks
Netherlands 1–1 Morocco · Morocco 3–2 pens
Timing pick: Netherlands · Squad Strength 77.4 vs 71.2
Penalty shootout — Morocco's energy reading was within 6 points, close enough for any result
Norway 2–1 Ivory Coast
Timing pick: Norway · Squad Strength 70.1 vs 72.3
Haaland's career energy (98 on June 30) pulled Norway's daily TES above Ivory Coast's Squad Strength baseline
France 3–0 Sweden
Timing pick: France · Squad Strength 93.7 vs 71
Mexico 2–0 Ecuador
Timing pick: Mexico · Squad Strength 72.1 vs 65.5
England 2–1 DR Congo
Timing pick: England · Squad Strength 88 vs 55.2
USA 2–0 Bosnia
Timing pick: USA · Squad Strength 76.8 vs 62.1
Belgium 3–2 Senegal (AET)
Timing pick: Belgium · Squad Strength 73.5 vs 67.1
Belgium came from 2–0 down in extra time — the energy reading held through 120 minutes
Today's Matches — July 2 Energy Predictions
Three fixtures kick off today at SoFi Stadium, Toronto, and Vancouver. Timing's Squad Strength readings for all three point in the same direction.
Spain (99.8) vs Austria (61.3)
Timing pick: Spain
Spain's Squad Strength of 99.8 is the largest energy advantage in the entire Round of 32. Pedri and Yamal are at career-energy peaks entering July. The model reads this as the clearest outcome of the knockout stage.
Portugal (81.4) vs Croatia (72.8)
Timing pick: Portugal
Portugal's creative midfield — Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes — carries a late-June energy alignment that Timing rates as their strongest in three tournaments. Croatia's Modric-era cycle is at a late-career energy reading, creating an 8.6-point Squad Strength gap that compounds on the day.
Switzerland (74.3) vs Algeria (62.7)
Timing pick: Switzerland
Switzerland's tournament pedigree — three consecutive knockout appearances — is embedded in their Squad Strength baseline. Algeria qualified from a competitive Group J, but an 11.6-point gap in Squad Strength makes a Swiss advance the clear energy read.
July 3 Fixtures — Three More Predictions
The Round of 32 concludes on July 3 with three fixtures spanning Dallas, Miami, and Kansas City.
Australia (64.1) vs Egypt (63.4)
Timing pick: Australia
The tightest energy fixture of the Round of 32 — a 0.7-point Squad Strength gap. Mohamed Salah's individual career energy on July 3 is the single biggest swing variable: if his personal reading peaks, Egypt's daily TES closes or overtakes Australia. Timing reads this as a genuine 50/50 on the day.
Argentina (97.4) vs Cape Verde (58.2)
Timing pick: Argentina
The largest Squad Strength gap of the round alongside Spain vs Austria. Messi's birth-chart alignment on July 3 matches his highest reading of the tournament. Argentina's combined squad energy — with Lautaro Martínez and Álvarez — produces one of the strongest daily TES readings of the knockout stage.
Colombia (75.7) vs Ghana (60.1)
Timing pick: Colombia
Luis Díaz and James Rodríguez give Colombia a 15.6-point Squad Strength advantage over Ghana. The model has consistently rated Colombia as the strongest CONMEBOL side after Argentina — this fixture reflects that reading clearly.
Live match-day energy readings
Each individual match page includes Timing's full TES breakdown — Squad Strength, Daily Form, and predicted score — for that specific fixture date.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is Timing's World Cup 2026 Round of 32 predictions?
Going into July 2, Timing's energy model has correctly called 8 of the first 10 Round of 32 outcomes. Both incorrect predictions came in penalty shootouts — Germany vs Paraguay and Netherlands vs Morocco — where a five-kick window can neutralise any Squad Strength advantage. Across 90 minutes and extra time, the model's higher-rated team advanced in every fixture.
Why did Timing's model get Germany vs Paraguay wrong?
Germany's Squad Strength reading (76.0) was significantly higher than Paraguay's (59.4), and Germany's energy was the correct call through 90 minutes — the match finished 1–1. Penalty shootouts are a narrow enough event window that individual psychological energy on five specific kicks can diverge from the broader Squad Strength reading. The model does not model penalties separately.
What is Squad Strength and how does it predict Round of 32 outcomes?
Squad Strength is the component of Timing's Team Energy Score (TES) that stays constant across all fixtures — it reflects the collective birth-chart alignment of each squad for the 2026 tournament window. In 8 of 10 R32 fixtures, the higher Squad Strength team advanced. The one exception beyond penalty upsets was Norway vs Ivory Coast, where Erling Haaland's individual career energy (98 on June 30) shifted Norway's daily TES above their Squad Strength baseline.
Does Timing predict Spain to win the World Cup?
Yes. Spain's Squad Strength of 99.8/100 is the highest in the tournament. Timing predicts Spain to win World Cup 2026. See the full energy power rankings and winner prediction analysis at the link below.
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