The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues into the knockout rounds! Before you enjoy the action, let’s dive into the top World Cup expert picks for today’s matches. We’ll dish out a few World Cup predictions for Monday, July 6th. Check out these World Cup best bets for some of the top players and games on the schedule. Plus, we’ll examine some of the key World Cup odds to keep an eye on. 

 

Best FIFA World Cup Picks Today 7/6

Portugal vs. Spain – Both Teams To Score (-145 on BetMGM Sportsbook)

Today’s World Cup expert picks feature the Round of 16 matchup between Portugal and Spain. We should see both teams find the back of the net in a close and competitive game between European rivals. Let’s count on that happening and back both teams to score for our World Cup predictions. 

Spain’s defense has been arguably the best in the tournament. The Spaniards have yet to concede a goal while allowing just 0.86 expected goals against in their four matches thus far. However, the competition hasn’t been the toughest either. Portugal’s attack is a step above what Austria and Uruguay had to offer, let alone Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde. 

Portugal has the offensive firepower and playmakers to end Spain’s clean sheet streak. Bruno Fernandes is among the best attacking midfielders in the world, and Cristiano Ronaldo is always a goal threat up top. The attack is also dangerous on the counter, including wing-backs who bring speed to the edges. The Portuguese have scored 8 goals in 4 matches to this point. Plus, they’re averaging 15 shots per game over the last 3 matches. 

On the other side, Spain brings plenty of scoring upside itself. Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal lead an attack that put up 23 shots and 3 goals in the Round of 32 victory over Austria. Oyarzabal has 4 goals in the tournament, while Yamal is one of the world’s most electric offensive playmakers. The Spaniards also possess the ball so well that it forces opposing defenses to be locked in more than usual. 

Furthermore, recent history between these teams suggests a possible back-and-forth shootout. Portugal and Spain played to a 2-2 draw in the 2025 Nations League final, with the Portuguese winning in penalties. They also played to a 3-3 draw in the 2018 World Cup. 

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Top World Cup Player Props Today

Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) – 3+ Shots (-105 on BetMGM Sportsbook)

Let’s keep the World Cup best bets going with a player prop. Our World Cup expert picks feature Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne to have 3+ shots against the United States today. The veteran should be among the top shooters in the Belgian attack, just like he’s been throughout this tournament. 

De Bruyne has taken a team-high 18 shots across Belgium’s first 4 matches of this World Cup. He had 7, 5, and 4 shots in the group-stage games. Though he only took 2 shots in the Round of 32 win, De Bruyne also played just 56 minutes before getting subbed out. We should see him in the match longer with more shot opportunities. 

Notably, Belgium’s offense has struggled at times in this tournament. So, the onus has fallen on De Bruyne more often to send in shots and create chances. This 3+ shots line is a low bar for him to hit. Ideally, USA scores first to force Belgium and De Bruyne to shoot more. 

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Best Underdog Picks For Today’s Matches

Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) – Higher Than 2.5 Shots Attempted

Our World Cup expert picks also feature a selection on Underdog Fantasy. Let’s roll with Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal to have higher than 2.5 shots against Portugal today. The forward has been a star in the Spanish attack, so count on him to keep it going. 

Oyarzabal has five or more shots in three of the four matches so far. That includes six shots, with four on target, in the Round of 32 victory. He’s also racked up a whopping 17 shots in the four matches. Spain’s offense is leaning heavily on him and Lamine Yamal to create chances and send in shots. Both should be busy in this matchup.

Portugal allowed 13 shots (six on target) against Croatia in the last match. The defense also allowed 24 shots against Colombia the game prior. Spain should have most of the possession while looking to feed Oyarzabal in the middle of the box for goal opportunities. 

 

 

 

Most Likely Goal Scorers Today

Now that we’ve broken down the top World Cup expert picks, let’s focus on which players are most likely to score goals. Below is a list of the top anytime goalscorer World Cup odds for today’s matches. The odds are via DraftKings Sportsbook: 

Portugal vs. Spain

  • Mikel Oyarzabal +105
  • Borja Iglesias +130
  • Cristiano Ronaldo +160
  • Lamine Yamal +160
  • Ferran Torres +170

United States vs. Belgium

  • Romelu Lukaku +125
  • Folarin Balogun +140
  • Ricardo Pepi +160
  • Christian Pulisic +170
  • Haji Wright +175

 

World Cup Betting Trends To Know 

Before you lock in those World Cup expert picks, let’s talk betting trends. The World Cup odds and recent history can tell us a lot about how a match may go. Keeping up with the trends can also help us cash in on World Cup predictions as the tournament progresses. 

Sunday’s Round of 16 matches both hit the over. England survived in a 3-2 thriller against Mexico, while Norway took care of Brazil in a 2-1 win. The “both teams to score” prop also cashed in both matches. 

That brings us to a 13-7 record favoring the over in the knockout rounds. The over is also 51-41 in the World Cup overall. Meanwhile, “both teams to score” is 51-41 in the tournament and now 11-9 in the knockout rounds.