Forecasting the World Cup bracket – and the best knockout ties that could be coming our way - The Athletic - The New York Times

France vs Germany, Ronaldo vs Modric and England vs Mexico are just three of the match-ups we could get before the quarter-finals

This Analysis update matters for Predict The Cup players because squad news, team form, injuries, coaching decisions and official tournament movement can change how fans build their brackets and choose a champion.

Use this story as context before editing predictions, comparing teams, or checking how the community ranking reacts. The original report comes from The New York Times, while Predict The Cup keeps the discussion focused on World Cup predictions, brackets and competitive picks.