Football analyst Chris Sutton has released his score predictions for the round of sixteen at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with BBC Sport reporting that his forecasts include a potential early elimination of Brazil.

According to GoogleNewsEN, Sutton, a regular analyst for the BBC, has set out his anticipated outcomes for all matches in the knockout stage of the tournament. The predictions were published through the BBC’s sports platform as part of ongoing coverage of the 2026 World Cup.

Among the more notable elements of Sutton’s analysis is his expectation that Brazil, widely regarded as one of the tournament’s leading contenders, could face elimination at the last-sixteen stage. Further details regarding the specific opponent and predicted scoreline were published by the BBC as part of the full overview of Sutton’s forecasts for the round.

The predictions represent the personal analytical assessments of the individual analyst and do not reflect the official positions of the BBC or any football governing body. Sutton’s forecasts are generally informed by current form, squad composition, and historical tournament performance.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament features an expanded field of 48 participating nations for the first time, resulting in a significantly larger knockout phase compared to previous editions.