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Let's get straight to my predictions for this knockout stage, which promises to be thrilling! I'll start with the match between South Africa and Canada. Although South Africa has competed well, I think Canada's attacking style will prevail. My prediction is a 3-1 win for Canada. Next up, a real blockbuster: Brazil vs. Japan. Japan is missing some key players, but they always put up a fight. Even so, the stars of the Seleção will make the difference. My prediction is a 2-1 win for Brazil. The following match is a tricky one for the Germans: Germany vs. Paraguay. I see Paraguay holding firm defensively throughout the game. In the end, Manuel Neuer will be the hero in the penalty shootout. My prediction: 0-0 (3-2 on penalties for Germany). Two teams that I loved in the group stage face off: the Netherlands vs. Morocco. It will be a vibrant match decided by the smallest of margins from the penalty spot. My prediction: 2-2 (5-4 on penalties for the Netherlands). Probably the most evenly matched and highest-scoring game will be Ivory Coast vs. Norway. Haaland's attacking prowess against Ivory Coast's solid defense. Again, excitement until the very end. My prediction: 3-3 (2-4 on penalties for Norway). France has too much firepower with Mbappé and company for Sweden. Sweden doesn't defend well enough to stop this onslaught. My prediction: 4-2 for France. A very heated Spanish-speaking duel: Mexico vs. Ecuador. Ecuador is highly motivated after their comeback victory against Germany, and I think that momentum will carry them through. My prediction: 0-1 for Ecuador. England usually struggles against African teams that sit deep, and DR Congo is one of them. They will suffer, but individual quality will shine through in extra time. My prediction: 2-1 for England in extra time. Another very evenly matched clash of styles: Belgium vs. Senegal. I see Senegal as mentally better prepared for the penalty shootout with Mendy in goal. My prediction: 1-1 (2-3 on penalties for Senegal). The hosts, the USA, are playing at a high level and, with the support of their fans, shouldn't have any problems against a Bosnia side that has done well to get this far. My prediction: 2-0 for the USA. Spain vs. Austria. Spain hasn't been entirely convincing, but they usually transform in the knockout stages. They'll struggle to break the deadlock, but they'll manage it eventually. My prediction: 3-1 for Spain in extra time. Cristiano and Modric's last World Cup dance: Portugal vs. Croatia. A historic and hard-fought match that the Portuguese will win by the narrowest of margins. My prediction: 3-2 for Portugal. Switzerland vs. Algeria. Switzerland has improved as the tournament has progressed. Algeria will put up a fight, but the Swiss have more experience in these situations. My prediction: 2-2 (4-2 on penalties for Switzerland). Perhaps the least exciting match on paper, but very tactical: Australia vs. Egypt. Egypt has that extra bit of quality that will decide the match. My prediction: 0-1 for Egypt. Watch out here! Argentina vs. Cape Verde. Cape Verde has been the big surprise and will compete head-to-head with the champion. Argentina will suffer immensely, but they will advance. My prediction: 2-1 for Argentina. We close with my favorite team, Colombia vs. Ghana. Ghana is a tough and difficult team, but Luis Díaz will appear when he is needed most. My prediction: 1-0 for Colombia in extra time. Video Timeline • 00:00 - 00:33 | Introduction: My greeting and the explanation that today we are focusing on the Round of 32 predictions. • 00:33 - 01:12 | South Africa vs. Canada: My prediction and analysis of this first match. • 01:12 - 02:05 | Brazil vs. Japan: My prediction and analysis of this great match. • 02:05 - 02:44 | Germany vs. Paraguay: My prediction and analysis of this tricky match for Germany. • 02:44 - 03:48 | Netherlands vs. Morocco: My prediction and analysis of this exciting duel. • 03:48 - 04:42 | Ivory Coast vs. Norway: My prediction and analysis of this very evenly matched game. • 04:42 - 05:23 | France vs. Sweden: My prediction and analysis of the French attack. • 05:23 - 06:12 | Mexico vs. Ecuador: My prediction and analysis of the Spanish duel. • 06:12 - 06:58 | England vs. DR Congo: My prediction and analysis of England's struggles. • 6:58 - 7:53 | Belgium vs. Senegal: My prediction and analysis of the clash of styles. • 7:53 - 8:23 | USA vs. Bosnia: My prediction and analysis of the hosts. • 8:23 - 8:46 | Spain vs. Austria: My prediction and analysis of Spain's transformation. • 8:46 - 9:33 | Portugal vs. Croatia: My prediction and analysis of the legends' final dance. • 9:33 - 10:08 | Switzerland vs. Algeria: My prediction and analysis of the Swiss experience. • 10:08 - 10:51 | Australia vs. Egypt: My prediction and analysis of Egypt's quality factor. • 10:51 - 11:46 | Argentina vs. Cape Verde: My prediction and analysis of Cape Verde's surprise. • 11:46 - 12:17 | Colombia vs. Gha...