Argentina, the reigning World Cup champion took on Spain in the World Cup Final in the New York City area. The intriguing part of this match is Lamine Yamal of Spain is against Lionel Messi of Argentina.

Duke has made his final pick!

For the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, Duke is picking Spain over Argentina.

Duke is putting his paws behind Spain to finish the tournament as World Cup champions.

France, who practiced at Bentley University in Boston, took on Spain in the semifinals of the World Cup in Dallas. In the first half, France fouled Spain in the penalty box with a kick above the waist by the French defender. Spain was awarded a penalty kick as a result.

United States emotions got the better of them at the start when the Belgium destroy them on the pitch. Matt Freese, a Harvard alumnus, was under siege and as a result Belgium got an easy goal at 9 minutes by Charles De Ketelaere to make it 1-0. The United States would calm down and Malik Tillman would score off the free kick and deflection in the 31^st minute to make it 1-1. However, the United States’ emotions would get the better of them again just 61 seconds later. De Ketelaere would score again to make it 2-1 Belgium in the 33^rd minute. Halftime could not come at a better time for the US as this was one of the worst halves they had in this World Cup.

Duke is sticking with two powerhouse picks as the knockout stage rolls on:

• USA over Belgium

• France over Morocco

United States entered the knockout stage of the World Cup against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32. Matt Freese, Harvard alumnus, returns as goalkeeper for the US.

The stakes are higher, and Duke is ready to make his Round of 32 predictions: USA over Bosnia and Herzegovina and Germany over Paraguay.

England and Ghana both headed into matchday 2 of the Group Stage in the World Cup on a momentum swing. On matchday 1, England had a convincing victory over Croatia thanks to New England Patriots superfan Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham. Ghana had a thrilling last-minute victory over Panama.

Duke has made his latest Group Stage picks, and he’s feeling confident about these matchups: USA over Türkiye, England over Ghana, and France over Norway.

Scotland returned to the pitch at Boston Stadium today against arguably their toughest opponent in their World Cup campaign yet. Morocco are no pushovers as they were in the semifinals of the last World Cup. Morocco so far looks like the semifinalist team from the last cup as they drew Brazil on matchday 1 of the group stage.

Erling Haaland made his World Cup debut for Norway against Iraq as Norwegian fans ‘row’ their way to Boston stadium. They would continue to row in their seats. Norway is considered to be the dark horse favorite in this year’s World Cup while Iraq was one of the last teams to qualify after surviving an intercontinental playoff game.

Duke is feeling confident about these upcoming World Cup predictions: Norway over Iraq, USA over Australia, and Scotland over Morocco.

There was a party throughout Boston the past couple days as Scotland fans took over the city prior to their first World Cup match in 28 years. They have partied so much that I wonder if Boston will have any beer when this World Cup is over. Haiti would join the party on matchday as they are in the World Cup for the first time in 52 years.

The United States came into the 2026 World Cup hungry. Past competitions and international friendly results have led to dismal results entering this World Cup and the team is currently seeking a reset entering the tournament.

Mexico and Canada co-hosts along with the United States in the World Cup, have already produced favorable results for the host nations. Mexico won their first match and Canada got a draw to produce their first ever point in a World Cup.

The US is not favored to win the World Cup, but they need to come away from this tournament with a positive outlook for the men’s team going into the future. Matt Freese, a Harvard alumnus, gets the start today over the New England Revolution’s Matt Turner who is more seasonal than Fresse in the goal for the USMNT. Perhaps Freese’s start is a look to the future.

Duke has spoken, and he's backing Scotland to defeat Haiti in Group Stage Group C! As an English Cream Golden Retriever with Scottish roots, Duke couldn't resist cheering for the land of his doggie ancestors.

Duke is making his World Cup predictions: Duke has picked USA to win over Paraguay in the Group Stage Group D match.

USMNT - good luck boys.

Unknown Sports Blog welcomes Scotland to Boston for their first World Cup since 1998 which was 28 years ago. Plenty of people will enjoy their Scottish shortbread cookies as their team takes to the pitch. My dog Duke is Scottish, and he will be enjoying the matches as well.

As I went to Gillette Stadium to see a practice match between France and Brazil, I came out of the match feeling like it was money well spent. The atmosphere was tense for a friendly and the fans made it feel like it was a life-or-death situation – even if this was a practice match for the World Cup.

At Gillette for my first roadtrip with my dad to watch the Brazil vs. France friendly soccer match. Having an awesome time being among the sports fans.