The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues today, and 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, June 16th. 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 6/16

France vs. Senegal – Over 2.5 Total Goals (-110 on BetMGM Sportsbook)

Today’s World Cup expert picks feature France’s opening match against Senegal. Let’s take the over on 2.5 total goals for our World Cup best bets. We should see multiple goals from France’s loaded attack. Plus, Senegal is live to score and add to the total. 

France boasts arguably the best attacking unit in the tournament. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele have the speed and creativity to get through the Senegal defense all afternoon. Desire Doué and Michael Olise are also playmaking weapons in the French offense, and they can feed off the attention that Mbappe inevitably gets. 

We should see France score multiple goals in this match. In the 2022 World Cup, Les Bleus scored 4 and 2 goals in the first two group-stage games. They also averaged 2.3 goals per game across the seven matches of that tournament. 

Meanwhile, Senegal has the talent and goal-scoring threats to find the back of the net. Sadio Mane and Nicolas Jackson both bring skill, pace, and top-club experience to threaten the French defense. Plus, France’s fullbacks play up on the wings, which leaves the defense vulnerable on the counterattack.

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Top World Cup Player Props Today

Erling Haaland (Norway) – Anytime Goalscorer & 4+ Shots Parlay (-135 on BetMGM Sportsbook)

Let’s keep the World Cup best bets going with a player prop parlay. Our World Cup expert picks feature Norway star striker Erling Haaland to score a goal and have 4+ shots. Both props on their own are too pricey, but parlaying them together is more profitable. 

Norway should dominate possession against Iraq en route to victory. In turn, Haaland is due for a productive game as the focal point in the offense. Norway’s attack centers on getting their star involved in or near the box as much as possible. We should see him take a ton of shots and bury at least one against Iraq’s subpar defense. 

As a quick reminder, Haaland is a goal machine. His 27 goals led the Premier League this past season for Manchester City. He also racked up 16 goals and 41 shots across 8 matches in World Cup qualifying for Norway. Plus, it’s worth noting that this is Haaland’s easiest matchup in group play before facing France and Senegal next. He’ll want to get on the score sheet and set the tone for a possible Golden Boot. 

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Best Underdog Picks For Today’s Matches

Luca Zidane (Algeria) – Higher Than 3.5 Saves 

Our World Cup expert picks also feature a selection on Underdog Fantasy. Let’s roll with Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane to have at least 4 saves on Tuesday night. Argentina should have the majority of possession in this match and send in plenty of shots throughout. It sets up for Zidane to be busy in the net. 

Argentina boasts multiple playmakers in the attack who can get behind the Algerian defense. Lionel Messi’s wizardry around the box regularly creates goal-scoring opportunities for himself and teammates. Plus, Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez are dangerous forwards who should be on the receiving end of many Messi passes inside. 

Zidane may allow a goal or two, but there should be enough shots to rack up saves as well. In the 2022 World Cup, opposing goalkeepers averaged 4.3 saves per game against Argentina. That included 4+ saves in 4 of the 7 matches and 3 saves in two other games. Argentina is projected to have 6+ shots on target and 15+ shots overall in this match. 

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: 

  • France vs. Senegal
    • Kylian Mbappe +110
    • Ousmane Dembele +180
    • Jean-Philippe Mateta +180
    • Marcus Thuram +195
  • Iraq vs. Norway
    • Erling Haaland -235
    • Alexander Sorloth +130
    • Jorgen Strand Larsen +130
    • Jens Petter Hauge +190
  • Argentina vs. Algeria
    • Lionel Messi +100
    • Lautaro Martínez +145
    • Julian Alvarez +160
    • Jose Lopez +175
  • Austria vs. Jordan
    • Marko Arnautovic +110
    • Michael Gregoritsch +115
    • Sasa Kalajdzic +125
    • Marcel Sabitzer +150

 

 

 

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 help us cash in on World Cup predictions as the tournament progresses. 

Monday saw draws in all four World Cup matches. Spain failing to defeat Cape Verde in a 0-0 final was especially surprising. Egypt also turned some heads with a 1-1 draw against Belgium. Three of the four games also featured under 2.5 total goals. 

That means unders are still the more profitable bets to consider. The under is now 10-6 overall in the World Cup following yesterday’s matches. The “both teams to score” prop has also been cashing regularly. That pick is now 11-5 across the first batch of group stage games. It’s hit in 6 of the last 8 games over the past two days as well.