FIFA World Cup Picks and Predictions: June 20, 2026
Written by: Nate Hornung
Published: Sat Jun 20, 2026, 10:40 am ET
Read Time: 5 minutes
FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues on Saturday with four more group stage matches! Groups A and D already have their group winners, as Mexico and the United States both clinched the top spot. Today, we have teams from Groups E and F looking to do the same. Our soccer experts dug into this slate and found plenty of World Cup picks. Let's get into them right now!
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Netherlands vs. Sweden FIFA World Cup Picks
Can the Netherlands bounce back with a big win over Sweden?
Best Bet: Netherlands ML/Under 4.5 (+119) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
The Netherlands produced just 0.79 expected goals against Japan, while allowing just 0.59. Despite this, each team scored two goals, and I do not expect that to happen again. Sweden's attack looked rock solid against Tunisia, but we have to remember their opponent.
The Netherlands have one of the best midfields in this group, capable of controlling 70% of possession if they want. I see the Dutch dominating this game and getting a positive result in a low scoring match.
Germany vs. Ivory Coast FIFA World Cup Picks
Joshua Kimmich and Germany netted seven goals in their opener. Will they continue to find the back of the net tonight?
Best Bet: Germany ML/Over 2.5 (+112) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
I love both teams to score in this match, which is priced around -143. However, Germany should win. They could essentially clinch the group with a win, assuming they can handle Ecuador in their final group stage contest. Do I think they put up another seven goals? No, I do not.
But three from the Germans isn't out of the question. The Ivory Coast will be able to compete for most of the first half, and I have trust in their offense being able to contribute. Regardless, I see a German victory with at least three goals, perhaps all of them from the same side.
Ecuador vs. Curaçao FIFA World Cup Picks
Best Bet: Ecuador/Curaçao Under 3 (-115) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
This one might be scoreless. Ecuador's offense is abysmal, but defensively they are rock solid. Curaçao was able to score against Germany, but I believe that was a fluke. Tonight I do not see them scoring, but I also see them holding strong in the backline, against a team that does not have much attacking power.
Tunisia vs. Japan FIFA World Cup Picks
Ristu Doan and Japan are a bit shorthanded in the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Best Bet: Japan ML/Both Teams to Score No (+130) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
I think Japan rolls. I was always convinced that Tunisia was the worst squad in this group, and now without a manager, this could be a very tough last couple of group games.
Is Japan going to net five like Sweden did? Honestly, probably not. I've got to imagine Tunisia tightens things up defensively. But they will be too focused on stopping Japan to produce any chances offensively, which I see resulting in the Japanese winning this match to nil.
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