Chris Sutton, BBC Sport's football expert, has revealed his score predictions for the World Cup quarter-final ties, offering a blend of established favorites and potential upsets. Sutton, who outperformed AI and users in his last 16 predictions, anticipates France to overcome Morocco 2-1, despite acknowledging Morocco's potential. He backs France's depth and quality, particularly with Morocco's forward Ismael Saibari sidelined.

In the Spain versus Belgium match, Sutton predicts a 3-0 victory for Spain. He believes Spain, despite offensive struggles in the previous round, will dominate possession and exploit Belgium's reliance on counter-attacks, especially with Amadou Onana absent from Belgium's midfield. Sutton also sees Erling Haaland posing a significant threat for Norway against England, predicting a 3-2 win for England in a potentially high-scoring encounter, noting England's resilience and attacking potential.

Finally, Sutton foresees Argentina edging past Switzerland 2-1 in a match he expects to be closer than many anticipate. He highlights Argentina's experience and Lionel Messi's ability to deliver clutch moments, despite acknowledging Switzerland's defensive solidity. These predictions set the stage for compelling semi-final matchups, with Sutton aiming for an England-Argentina clash.