FIFA World Cup Picks and Predictions for June 16, 2026
Written by: Nate Hornung
Published: Tue Jun 16, 2026, 11:00 am ET
Read Time: 5 minutes
FIFA World Cup
Another day with plenty of action in the 2026 FIFA World Cup! After an 0-3 day yesterday, we are looking to turn things around. Let's hope we make it happen today with our favorite World Cup picks in every match. We found plenty of plus money to share with you, so let's get right to it!
Check out the best odds on the market and tons of picks in different soccer leagues across the world.
France vs. Senegal FIFA World Cup Picks
Michael Olise and France begin the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Senegal
Best Bet: France ML/Under 3.5 (+123) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
Check out my full breakdown of this match here, but I'll give you the cliff notes version. Senegal is a tough team that plays very defensive. In my mind, they will be playing for a scoreless draw against the World Cup betting favorites. They ended the Africa Cup of Nations with three straight shutouts, and we have to remember this is a top 16 team in the world.
However, France is France. They are loaded on all levels of the field, and I see them flexing their muscle late in this match to secure a low scoring victory.
Iraq vs. Norway FIFA World Cup Picks
How many goals will Erling Haaland net in this tournament for Norway?
Best Bet: Norway TT Over 2.5 (+112) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
I do not think very highly of Iraq, and you've got to admit they are in a very tough group. Norway should realize this is by far their easiest group stage match, therefore you need to run up the score. They already have the best striker in the world in Erling Haaland, and even if extra attention is on that guy, he is good enough to find his chances.
I could see him netting three by himself to cover this number, but regardless I think the Norwegian team is able to dismantle the Iraqis tonight.
Argentina vs. Algeria FIFA World Cup Picks
The defending World Cup Champions begin their title defense tonight in Kansas City
Best Bet: Both Teams to Score Yes (+112) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
I looked at Algeria's TT Over 0.5 goal, which is priced at +110. For two extra cents, I'll take both teams to find the back of the net, because I highly doubt we see a 1-0 Algeria victory. But this African team is sneaky, and they've made plenty of friends in Lawrence, Kansas, which is just 40 minutes from where they play tonight.
This is clearly Argentina's group to lose, but Algeria could compete with Austria for second place, especially if they somehow earn points tonight. Do I think they earn a draw? No, I do not. But I trust this side to put at least one in the back of net. Argentina allowed just one goal in their six friendlies prior to the World Cup, but were upset by Saudi Arabia in their opening match in 2022.
This could be a spot where they are overlooking another team, and I think Algeria will be able to net at least one for us.
Austria vs. Jordan FIFA World Cup Picks
Best Bet: Austria -1.5 (+107) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
We are closing out our World Cup action with some more plus money in the late night match. Jordan is not a good team. I have them slotted as one of the worst in the tournament, alongside Cape Verde, Curaçao, Qatar and Iraq. Austria should realize they cannot afford to give away points in this group stage match, so leave no doubt and run up the score if you can.
Jordan allowed six total goals to Switzerland and Colombia in their most recent friendlies, and conceded plenty in their World Cup Qualifiers as well. I see Austria getting an easy two goal win tonight.
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