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 Tuesday, July 7th. 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 7/7

Switzerland vs. Colombia – Both Teams To Score (-105 on BetMGM Sportsbook)

Today’s World Cup expert picks feature the Round of 16 matchup between Switzerland and Colombia. Both teams have dangerous attacks with playmaking goal-scorers. The game could feature plenty of transition scoring opportunities as well. Let’s back both teams to score for our World Cup predictions. 

Colombia’s attack looks poised to break through for multiple goals. The Colombians have only scored 2 goals over their last 3 matches, but the chances have been there. They had 20 total shots and 8 attempts on goal against Ghana in the Round of 32. Before that, Colombia sent in 24 and 20 shots against Portugal and DR Congo, respectively. 

Star forward Luis Diaz is regularly finding open space in and around the box. He has 14 shots over the last 3 matches, but no goals to show for it. Colombia’s top goal-scoring threat is bound to find the back of the net soon. Plus, James Rodriguez continues to create chances in the attack while wing-back Daniel Munoz brings an added dimension with his runs on the edge. 

Switzerland may have shut out Algeria in the Round of 32, but the defense has been vulnerable. The Swiss conceded a goal in every group-stage match. Plus, they’ve allowed opponents to score in 8 of the last 10 games across all competitions. Colombia has the offensive firepower to score one or multiple goals in this matchup. 

Meanwhile, Switzerland has its fair share of attacking upside. Striker Breel Embolo provides a physical and looming target in the middle that keeps defenses honest. He has 2 goals and 2 assists in the World Cup so far, while being involved in a goal in each match. Johan Manzambi, Ruben Vargas, and Dan Ndoye all have stepped up as well, and they round out a Swiss attack that’s been efficient in this tournament. 

The only question is if Switzerland can score against a formidable defense today. Colombia has only allowed 1 goal in its 4 matches thus far. The back line has held up strong while the midfield usually dominates possession. 

However, the Swiss have the ability to score on the counter with Vargas and Manzambi’s runs. There should be chances with how high Colombia’s fullbacks tend to push up in the attack. If Switzerland can get behind the defense, a goal or two will be there. 

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Top World Cup Player Props Today

Mohaned Lasheen (Egypt) – 3+ Tackles (-130 on BetMGM Sportsbook)

Let’s keep the World Cup best bets going with a player prop. Our World Cup expert picks feature Egypt’s Mohaned Lasheen to have 3+ tackles against Argentina today. The midfielder will be tasked with defending Lionel Messi, which increases the opportunity for tackles. 

Messi is a wizard with the ball, regularly making defenders miss with creative dribbles and passes. Argentina’s attack flows through him, as he’s also exceptional at drawing fouls and winning free kicks. If Egypt wants any chance at the upset, it’ll need its defensive midfielders to step up and win physical tackles against Messi to slow down the offense. 

This is where Lasheen can rack up tackles with how much Argentina possesses the ball in the midfield, especially through Messi. In four matches, 9 different opposing players have recorded 3+ tackles against Argentina. That includes at least 2 in each game. Plus, 5 of those 9 players have been midfielders. 

As for Lasheen, he’s set to return to the starting lineup after being suspended for the Round of 32 due to yellow card accumulation. His role in the defensive midfield is key, and Egypt will lean on him to challenge Messi. In the group stage, Lasheen had 8 tackles against Belgium and 5 tackles against New Zealand. 

Best Underdog Picks For Today’s Matches

Gregor Kobel (Switzerland) – Higher Than 2.5 Saves

Our World Cup expert picks also feature a selection on Underdog Fantasy. Let’s roll with Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel to have higher than 2.5 saves against Colombia today. Kobel should have plenty of save opportunities while fending off a dangerous attack. 

Colombia regularly forces opposing keepers to make saves while sending in a ton of shots. In the Round of 32, Ghana’s Lawrence Ati Zigi made 7 saves on 20 shots faced. In Colombia’s two games prior, Portugal’s Diogo Costa made 6 saves on 24 shots while DR Congo’s Lionel Mpasi had 8 saves on 20 shots. 

It sets up to be a busy day for Kobel in the Swiss net. He’s made 13 saves across 4 matches in this World Cup, with 2+ in each game. The keeper totaled 6 saves in the group-stage victory against Canada, which projects as a similar matchup to this one. Colombia will want to dominate possession and stay on the attack, while Switzerland could sit back defensively and lean on its counter offense. 

 

 

 

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 BetMGM Sportsbook: 

Argentina vs. Egypt

  • Lionel Messi -185
  • Julian Alvarez +115
  • Lautaro Martinez +115
  • Jose Lopez +140
  • Nico Paz +250

Switzerland vs. Colombia

  • Luis Diaz +215
  • Luis Suarez +215
  • Juan Camilo Cucho +225
  • Jhon Cordoba +225
  • Breel Embolo +230

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. 

Monday’s Round of 16 matches saw a mixed bag of totals and results. Spain ground out a defensive 1-0 win over Portugal, thanks to a late stoppage-time goal. Meanwhile, Belgium handed the United States a 4-1 defeat. We had one over and one under, while the “both teams to score” prop was also 1-1. 

That brings us to a 14-8 record favoring the over in the knockout rounds. The over is also 52-42 in the World Cup overall. Meanwhile, “both teams to score” is 52-42 in the tournament and 12-10 in the knockout rounds.