FIFA World Cup Picks and Predictions for June 17, 2026
Written by: Nate Hornung
Published: Wed Jun 17, 2026, 11:35 am ET
Read Time: 5 minutes
FIFA World Cup
Four more matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and we brought all of our picks! After a 2-2 day yesterday, we walked away with a little profit thanks to plenty of plus money wagers. Today we are finding some more on the betting board, so check out our favorite World Cup picks below.
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Portugal vs. DR Congo FIFA World Cup Picks
Bruno Fernandes and Portugal are looking for their first World Cup title
Best Bet: Portugal TT Over 1.5 (-210) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
Put this in a parlay with Colombia's Team Total over 1.5 for a nice +120 two teamer. Portugal has arguably the most talented midfield in the entire tournament, and this is likely Cristiano Ronaldo's last shot at winning the big one. I expect him and this entire team to come out with some fire, using tonight's match as a chance to help themselves in terms of goal differential.
This group likely comes down to Portugal and Colombia going head to head in the final group stage match. If both teams earn wins against the other two and draw with each other, goal differential decides the winner. Look for both of these countries to run up the score tonight and leave no doubt while earning three points.
Congo has not seen a team of this caliber in a competitive match in quite some time. This afternoon they get a wake up call.
England vs. Croatia FIFA World Cup Picks
How far will England go in this World Cup? Can they handle business against Croatia?
Best Bet: England ML/Under 4.5 (-104) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
Read my full breakdown of this match here. We are backing England in a low scoring match. I severely worry about the Croatian defense facing this English attack, but I don't believe things get out of hand. The Brits should know that this match likely decides the group, and I see them grinding out a low scoring, tough win over Croatia, who are getting up fairly old.
England is a World Cup contender and they should show it tonight.
Ghana vs. Panama FIFA World Cup Picks
Best Bet: Panama TT Over 1 (+125) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
I am having a tough time getting a grasp on this match. Now, I have stake in Ghana to finish last in this group at +225, but part of me wants to "double down" and back Panama in some way, shape or form. While my initial read was both teams to score no, I think I am leaning into the backing their team total at a flat one goal.
If they only net one, great, we get a push. If they somehow net two, boom, everyone loves a plus money winner. Their double chance line at -147 could also be a play, but like I said, I will already be rooting for Panama with my group future. Ultimately, this could be a very low scoring game, but Panama should be able to find the back of the net at least once to give us a push at the worst.
Uzbekistan vs. Colombia FIFA World Cup Picks
Luis Diaz and Colombia take on Uzbekistan to kick off their 2026 World Cup
Best Bet: Colombia -1.5 (+110) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
I love the plus money with Colombia to win by two goals, but I have also paired their team total over 1.5 with Portugal's team total over 1.5 for a +120 two team parlay. I am very high on this Colombian team, not only because of the their personnel but also because of their group. As I spoke above, it's Colombia and Portugal in this group. Uzbekistan and DR Congo are just happy to be here, and I do not see them earning any points against either of the top two in this group.
I have a future on Colombia to score in all of their group games at -125, and even though we are "doubling down" on that bet tonight, I think Colombia could easily net 3-4 in this match, setting themselves up for success going forward.
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