Sunday, July 1, 2018

Round of 16 Previews: Brazil-Mexico and Belgium-Japan

Who: Brazil v. Mexico
Where: Samara Arena, Samara
When: July 2, 10 AM EST
Watch: Fox, Telemundo (TV); Fox Sports Go (Streaming)
Prediction: 2-1 Brazil (AET): Mexico, for the seventh straight World Cup, will crash out in the Round of 16, failing once again to make the quarterfinals. Brazil has find its attacking groove with Philippe Coutinho and Neymar combining to score 3 goals so far this tournament. Mexico will keep it close, but will falter in extra time.

Who: Belgium v. Japan
Where: Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don
When: July 2, 2 PM EST
Watch: Fox, Telemundo (TV); Fox Sports Go (Streaming)
Prediction: 3-0 Belgium: Japan's shocking World Cup (so far), will end tomorrow after their loss to Belgium. Japan beat Group H leaders Colombia, but they were up a man for nearly the entire game. Belgium, on the other hand, has showed that they can be viewed as a potential semi-finalist, beating minnows easily, handing England a 1-0 loss, and being on the easier side of the bracket.

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