Chris Sutton
Chris Sutton is a former English professional footballer and current sports commentator.
Notable Quotes
"Why is the debate Guehi for Konsa and not Stones?"View Story →
"I think they will make it to the last 32, but not from getting anything from this game."View Story →
"They will be back to full strength here and we know how this game will pan out - Paraguay will defend deep and it will be up to Germany to break them down."View Story →
"This is the standout personal duel of the World Cup so far and make no mistake, it will have a huge bearing on the outcome of the game."View Story →
"He's waddling around the field like a grandad, that's why Portugal are out."View Story →
"I have backed France to win this World Cup from the start, and I am not going to change my mind now."View Story →
"I'm quite surprised Belgium have made it this far, but they are not going any further."View Story →
Related Stories
Chris Sutton's World Cup quarter-final predictions
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the quarter-final ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against Norway.
July 8, 2026Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pandering' Martinez departs
BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.
July 6, 2026Stay humble - the Premier League feud about to hit world stage
The Premier League feud between Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Gabriel goes global as Norway meet Brazil at the World Cup.
July 5, 202645 minutes from Brazil 'humiliation' - but 'Crafty Carlo' does it again
Half-time in Houston and Brazil's players trudged off facing another early World Cup exit. But we should have known better than to doubt Carlo Ancelotti.
June 29, 2026France the team to beat? Chris Sutton's predictions for last-32 matches
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-32 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against DR Congo.
June 28, 2026Belgium going out? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - final group games
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the final set of group games at the 2026 World Cup.
June 24, 2026Stick or twist? Rashford and Guehi are Tuchel's big dilemmas
Before England's World Cup match against Ghana on Tuesday, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at Thomas Tuchel's big selection dilemmas.
June 19, 2026