We'll know the new champion very soon! The best teams in the world continue to battle for this legendary trophy. In this article, MELBET assesses the teams' chances of qualifying for the next round.

France vs Morocco, July 9

How do you stop this French team? It's practically impossible to beat them playing open football. The Paraguayans' UFC-style parody didn't help either. We don't respect that kind of approach. And it didn't scare France. As Mbappé said after the match: "If we have to get our hands dirty, we'll get our hands dirty."

The Moroccan national team caused a sensation at the last tournament. This time, they have become genuine contenders for the top spots. The Moroccans have already eliminated the Netherlands on penalties and held Brazil to a 1-1 draw in the group stage. This team could give France a real run for their money!

The French will have a tough match ahead. However, we predict that Didier Deschamps' team will advance to the next round. The odds on Melbet are 1.25.

Spain vs Belgium, July 10

Spain doesn't put on a show every match. They simply win with confidence. And above all, they don't concede any goals. In the round of 16, Luis de la Fuente's men beat Portugal 1-0. The Spaniards scored in stoppage time, when they could have sealed the victory earlier.

Belgium has finally woken up! The team almost got knocked out in the group stage. Then, in the round of 32, they managed to come back from 0-2 down against Senegal (3-2). And did the United States really have to anger the Belgians by overturning Balogun's suspension? Rudi Garcia's men then crushed their opponents (4-1). Kevin De Bruyne didn't even need to come on.

However, Belgium's current good form doesn't make them the favorite. For this team, the match against Spain marks the end of the road. Our prediction: a victory for the European champions in regulation time. Odds: 1.605. We're not even sure Belgium will manage to score.

Norway vs England, July 11

But those Norwegians can really row! Haaland is a true goalscoring machine. He already has seven goals, the same as Mbappé, and Messi only has one more. And Erling has no intention of stopping there. For him, the names of his opponents are irrelevant. In fact, in the match against England, Haaland will be facing Premier League defenders. For him, beating them in a one-on-one is easier than eating his favorite steak.

England's performances against Ghana, Panama, and DR Congo were soporific, to say the least. The match against Mexico proved more interesting (3-2). However, Thomas Tuchel's men still don't look like genuine title contenders, unless Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham single-handedly carry the team to the final.

We believe in the continuation of the Norwegian fairytale. However, we prefer a more cautious prediction: a Norwegian victory or a draw in regulation time. Odds: 1.971.

Argentina vs Switzerland, July 12

Argentina has the easiest path among the top teams. Yet, Lionel Scaloni's men are struggling to make an impact. Their knockout matches against Cape Verde and Egypt both ended in 3-2 defeats. What would the Argentinians do without Messi?

In the round of 16, Switzerland eliminated Colombia on penalties. They will now face the South American football giant. Before the tournament, few would have bet on a Swiss victory in this match. But now, anything can happen.

We predict Argentina will qualify, but only after a very close match. We also expect no more than two goals in regulation time. Odds: 1.65.

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