The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues with the knockout rounds underway! It’s time to dive into the World Cup matches today to get you ready to enjoy the tournament in all its glory. The World Cup schedule today features three Round of 32 matches, including France and Mexico in action. Let’s preview today’s World Cup matches with the top players, biggest storylines, and betting odds to know for Tuesday, June 30th. 

Today’s FIFA World Cup Schedule 6/30

We have three matches on the World Cup schedule today as the Round of 32 rolls on. Check out the World Cup matches today before you enjoy the action:

  • Ivory Coast vs. Norway – 1 pm ET on FOX 
  • France vs. Sweden – 5 pm ET on FOX
  • Mexico vs. Ecuador – 9 pm ET on FOX

 

 

 

Best World Cup Match To Watch Today

Today’s World Cup matches are all worth tuning into as the Round of 32 rolls on. France’s potent attack, led by Kylian Mbappe, is always an entertaining watch. Mexico playing on home soil will surely be a spectacle as well. However, one game in particular headlines the Tuesday schedule. 

The Ivory Coast vs. Norway match feels like a coin flip, with both sides live to advance. Norway is favored and boasts the better quality and skill, led by Erling Haaland on Golden Boot watch. Yet, Ivory Coast proved formidable in group play. 

The African nation posted clean-sheet victories in two of its three group matches. Plus, Ivory Coast pushed Germany to the brink but ultimately lost on a late stoppage-time goal. This is no easy opponent for Norway. 

Top Players To Watch in Today’s Matches

The World Cup matches today feature several top players worth watching. In particular, we have a pair of potent Golden Boot contenders in action. France’s Kylian Mbappe and Norway’s Erling Haaland both scored 4 goals in group play. Could we see more goals from the duo in their respective matches? Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, and Desire Doue also headline the loaded French attack. 

Elsewhere in today’s World Cup matches, Sweden also boasts some dangerous goal threats in its attack. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres are both live to score against France and make things interesting. Raul Jimenez, meanwhile, stars for Mexico as its top attacker. 

 

 

 

Biggest Storylines Heading Into Today’s Matches 

As we dive deeper into the World Cup schedule today, let’s look at some of the biggest storylines to know. Tuesday’s matches feature the current betting favorite to win it all in France. The runners-up in 2022 and the champions in 2018 are expected to beat Sweden today, but how comfortable will that victory be? Or is Sweden live to pull the upset?

Meanwhile, Mexico will play another match on home soil after dominating Group A. The Mexicans reeled off clean-sheet wins in all three group-stage games, while playing in front of their home fans each time. Can they ride the crowd advantage once more to move on to the Round of 16? 

World Cup Odds Today at BetMGM Sportsbook

Now that we’ve set the stage for the World Cup matches today, let’s talk betting odds. Check out how the odds and lines shake out for the World Cup schedule today, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook. The moneyline and total goals odds are for regular time, while the odds to advance include any extra time or penalty kicks. 

Ivory Coast vs. Norway

  • Moneyline: Ivory Coast +255 | Draw +245 | Norway +110
  • Odds To Advance: Ivory Coast +145 | Norway -185
  • Total Goals: Over 2.5 (-110) | Under 2.5 (-115)

France vs. Sweden

  • Moneyline: France -330 | Draw +500 | Sweden +850
  • Odds To Advance: France -800 | Sweden +500
  • Total Goals: Over 3.5 (+115) | Under 3.5 (-140)

Mexico vs. Ecuador

  • Moneyline: Mexico +125 | Draw +190 | Ecuador +295
  • Odds To Advance: Mexico -175 | Ecuador +140
  • Total Goals: Over 1.5 (-165) | Under 1.5 (+135)

 

 

 

What Today’s Matches Mean For The Tournament

The tournament’s knockout rounds continue in the World Cup matches today. The winner of the Ivory Coast vs. Norway match will take on Brazil in the Round of 16 on July 5th. The Brazilians advanced with a victory over Japan yesterday, thanks to a late-game winning goal. 

Meanwhile, the winner of France vs. Sweden will face a surprising opponent in the next round. Paraguay sent Germany packing with a dramatic victory in penalty kicks on Monday. Then we have the Mexico vs. Ecuador winner moving on to face the winner of England vs. DR Congo in the Round of 16. That latter match kicks off tomorrow.