India, July 1 -- The inaugural Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup has thrown up plenty of entertainment so far. Heavyweight names Germany and the Netherlands have been eliminated by Paraguay and Morocco, while co-hosts Canada and Mexico have sealed their spot in the next round, as have contenders and favourites France and Brazil. The giant-killings, though, may be set for a brief hiatus across the three matches scheduled for Wednesday night and Thursday early morning. HT Sports predicts.

Prediction: England win, either 1-0 or on penalties.

England are ranked 4th in the world, boast a star-studded line-up, came through the group stage unbeaten and are, by all metrics, the undisputed favourites in this Round of 32 tie. But they have flatte...