FIFA World Cup Picks and Predictions: July 1, 2026
Written by: Nate Hornung
Published: Wed Jul 01, 2026, 9:57 am ET
Read Time: 5 minutes
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The FIFA World Cup continues into July with three more Round of 32 matches today. Let's dive in to our expert picks and see what they are wagering on today! Yesterday we cleaned up with Mexico and France moving on, let's hope today's results go our way as well.
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England vs. DR Congo FIFA World Cup Picks
Yoane Wissa has scored three of Congo's four goals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Best Bet: DR Congo +1.5 (-117) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
I have been extremely unimpressed with this English side throughout the World Cup so far, and I think Congo will make it very tough on them to score. Congo played Portugal to a 1-1 draw, and nearly drew with Colombia before allowing a late winner. Finally, they took down Uzbekistan 3-1, after being down a goal in order to move on to the Round of 32.
I see Congo absolutely parking the bus today and making it extremely difficult for the Brits to score. We saw them put up a goose egg against Ghana, and in the first half against Panama. Congo has the defensive presence to make their life miserable, especially by playing five in the back. I envision this being a low scoring match, likely a scoreless or 1-1 draw, or a 1-0 English victory after 90 minutes.
Either way, Congo should cover this spread, and I don't think they will have to score to do so.
Belgium vs. Senegal FIFA World Cup Picks
Will Ismaila Sarr lead Senegal to an upset victory over Belgium in the Round of 32 today?
Best Bet: Senegal +0.5 (-135) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
I was hoping this would be a little less juicy, but I like this African side to at least earn a draw after 90 minutes. Now, I did find this bet priced at -110, but that wager would include extra time if needed. However, I don't completely hate it, as I have very little faith in this Belgian side. Sure, they beat up on New Zealand in their final match to win the group, but they struggled against Egypt and Iran.
Senegal is the best team Belgium will have seen in this competition, while the African side had to face France and Norway in group stage. I think facing those sides prepared them better for the knockout rounds and beyond, and today I see Senegal either forcing extra time or winning a low scoring match in 90 minutes.
United States vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina FIFA World Cup Picks
Tim Ream and the United States back line faces Bosnia in the Round of 32 tonight
Best Bet: United States/Bosnia Under 2.5 (+115) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
I am sitting with a Bosnia to Advance ticket at a terrible price of +170. I arrived in this situation by betting the United States to be eliminated in the Round of 32. A horrible number, and likely a losing bet. Therefore, I've got to try and make up that unit by individually betting this contest.
Bosnia plays very tight defensively, as they held Canada and Switzerland scoreless through 70 minutes of play. They should be parking the bus against this United States offense. I think it will be difficult for the US to score, and I think it is likely we see a 1-1 draw or a 1-0 American victory. Either way, I don't see too much scoring happening in this match.
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