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, June 30th. 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 6/30

Ivory Coast vs. Norway – Both Teams To Score (-135 on BetMGM Sportsbook)

Today’s World Cup expert picks feature the Round of 32 matchup between Ivory Coast and Norway. There are paths for both teams to score in what should be a tight, back-and-forth game.  Let’s count on both attacks netting a goal for our World Cup predictions. 

Norway’s attacking threat was on full display in the group stage. In their first two matches, the Norwegians scored 4 goals against Iraq and 3 goals against Senegal. They even scored against France, despite resting every key attacker and all but one starter overall. That also should give the offense some fresh legs. 

Of course, Erling Haaland is always a goal waiting to happen as arguably the world’s best striker. The Norwegian star scored a pair of goals in both of the first two matches before sitting out the third game. Alexander Sorloth and Martin Odegaard also anchor the dangerous attack. The Ivory Coast defense has been stout, but it’ll be tested. 

The African side, meanwhile, boasts its fair share of goal-scoring threats. Yan Diomande, Nicolas Pepe, and Amad Diallo are all playmakers in the Ivory Coast attack. Their athleticism and speed will test a Norway defense that just gave up 4 goals on 18 shots to France. The unit also struggled to contain Senegal, conceding 2 goals on 16 shots. 

Both teams scored in all three of Norway’s group-stage matches. That trend should continue into the knockout round. Haaland will surely be involved in a score, but Ivory Coast has the offensive firepower to get on the board as well. Norway has only had one clean sheet over its last 9 matches across all competitions. 

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Top World Cup Player Props Today

Piero Hincapie (Ecuador) – 3+ Tackles (-115 on DraftKings Sportsbook)

Let’s keep the World Cup best bets going with a player prop. Our World Cup expert picks feature Ecuador’s Piero Hincapie to have 3+ tackles against Mexico today. This match is expected to be a physical, low-scoring contest with both defenses setting the tone. Hincapie, especially, will play a key role in Ecuador’s back line. 

Mexico will likely have most of the possession, and Ecuador is comfortable sitting back deep with a compact and tight defensive formation. Hincapie’s ability to defend and win tackles will be paramount against Mexico’s dangerous attackers like Raul Jimenez and Julian Quinones. He also has the versatility to play both center back and left back. 

Hincapie had 5 and 3 tackles against Ivory Coast and Curacao, respectively, during the group stage. He only had 1 tackle against Germany, but he also drew a yellow card and was subbed out after 70 minutes. The Arsenal defender should have enough opportunities for 3+ tackles in this match, especially with Ecuador relying on its defense. 

Best Underdog Picks For Today’s Matches

Jacob Widell Zetterstrom (Sweden) – Higher Than 4.5 Saves

Our World Cup expert picks also feature a selection on Underdog Fantasy. Let’s roll with Sweden’s Jacob Widell Zetterstrom to have 5+ saves against France today. The goalkeeper should see plenty of shots and save opportunities in a match likely dominated by the potent French attack. 

Jacob Widell Zetterstrom replaced Kristoffer Nordfeldt in goal for Sweden’s final group stage match. He should get the start once more after notching 2 saves and allowing only 1 goal against Japan, helping his squad earn a draw to advance into the knockout rounds. Assuming he does start, Widell Zetterstrom will be asked to step up in a tough matchup. 

France’s 10 goals in group play were tied for the most, along with Germany and the Netherlands. The attack also sent in 48 total shots across the three games, including 39 attempts on open play, which were the 6th-most in the World Cup group stage. In turn, both the Norway and Sengal goalkeepers made 5 saves in their matches against France. 

As you may have guessed, France is expected to be on the attack for the majority of the game. Dealing with Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, and Co. will keep any opposing goalkeeper busy. However, there’s another wrinkle that could result in more shot attempts. Sweden’s back line will be without starting defender Isak Hien, who’s out with injury. Another starter in defense, Victor Lindelof, is also questionable. 

 

 

 

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: 

Ivory Coast vs. Norway

  • Erling Haaland -140
  • Jorgen Strand Larsen +215
  • Alexander Sorloth +215
  • Ange-Yoan Bonny +260

France vs. Sweden

  • Kylian Mbappe -175
  • Ousmane Dembele +100
  • Jean-Philippe Mateta +105
  • Marcus Thuram +110

Mexico vs. Ecuador

  • Raul Jimenez +215
  • Armando Gonzalez +230
  • Santiago Gimenez +240
  • Guillermo Martinez +240

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 32 matches gave us plenty of drama and entertaining results. Brazil needed a late winner to get past Japan with a 2-1 victory. Paraguay upset Germany in penalty kicks in a 1-1 draw in regulation. Then we had Morocco defeat the Netherlands in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw as well. 

All in all, both teams scored in all three matches on Monday. That pick is now 3-1 in the knockout rounds, and 43-33 in the World Cup overall. Meanwhile, the under cashed in two of the three games. The under is now 3-1 in the Round of 32, but the over holds a slight 40-36 edge in the tournament.