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Samui Unlocked Island Journal World Cup 2026 Predictions: Wednesday 17 June 2026
World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026 Predictions: Wednesday 17 June 2026

16 Jun 2026

World Cup 2026 Predictions: Wednesday 17 June 2026

Another four matches are on the schedule as Groups I and J begin their World Cup campaigns.

Can France and Argentina start with convincing victories, or are we about to witness another round of World Cup surprises?

Samui Unlocked Predictions

🇫🇷 France vs 🇸🇳 Senegal

Prediction: France 3 - 1 Senegal

Senegal have enough quality to cause problems, but France possess too much firepower across the pitch. Expect an entertaining game with goals at both ends.

Winner: France


🇮🇶 Iraq vs 🇳🇴 Norway

Prediction: Iraq 1 - 2 Norway

Norway will look to control possession and create chances through their attacking talent. Iraq won't make it easy, but Norway should edge a close contest.

Winner: Norway


🇦🇷 Argentina vs 🇩🇿 Algeria

Prediction: Argentina 3 - 0 Algeria

Argentina enter the match as clear favourites. Algeria are capable of defending well, but Argentina should have enough quality to break through and take all three points.

Winner: Argentina


🇦🇹 Austria vs 🇯🇴 Jordan

Prediction: Austria 2 - 0 Jordan

Austria have become a very organised side in recent years and should have enough discipline and attacking threat to secure a comfortable win.

Winner: Austria


Prediction Summary

  • 🇫🇷 France 3 - 1 Senegal 🇸🇳
  • 🇮🇶 Iraq 1 - 2 Norway 🇳🇴
  • 🇦🇷 Argentina 3 - 0 Algeria 🇩🇿
  • 🇦🇹 Austria 2 - 0 Jordan 🇯🇴

Will the favourites deliver, or will the World Cup continue its habit of making prediction writers look silly?

We'll find out soon enough.