FIFA World Cup Picks and Predictions: June 23, 2026
Written by: Nate Hornung
Published: Tue Jun 23, 2026, 10:20 am ET
Read Time: 5 minutes
FIFA World Cup
Today marks the end of the second group stage matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tomorrow we begin the third matches as we are blessed with six contests per day. However, Groups K and L still need to finish their second round of games, so let's check out our favorite World Cup picks for Tuesday!
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Portugal vs. Uzbekistan FIFA World Cup Picks
Can Cristiano Ronaldo lead Portugal to a win today over Uzbekistan?
Best Bet: Portugal ML/Under 3.5 (+112) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
Portugal laid an absolute stinker against DR Congo in their opening match. They played to a 1-1 draw after scoring just six minutes into the match, and lost the expected goals battle as well. I refuse to overreact to that result, as I still think this Portuguese side has some life left in them. Look for them to bounce back with a win today.
Uzbekistan was able to score against Colombia, but now they face a Portugal team that is incredibly fired up. Regardless of your opinion on Cristiano Ronaldo, this Portuguese team is stacked in the midfield and has plenty of attacking power. They just need to finish. I see Portugal coming out strong and leaving no doubt, but I don't think it gets too out of hand.
I also don't hate Portugal to win to nil, but that is priced around -160.
England vs. Ghana FIFA World Cup Picks
Jude Bellingham found the back of the net against Croatia. Will England roll past Ghana today?
Best Bet: England/Ghana Under 3 (-108) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
England put up four goals against Croatia, and allowed two of their own. However, against this Ghana side, I see it being a cagey match. Ghana will not want to give up anything easy to the Brits, especially early on. Look for them to park the bus, maybe not as extreme as some would think, but to the point that England struggles to produce offensive chances.
Eventually, I think England can win this match, and I don't hate the idea of taking them on the moneyline and pairing it with the under 3.5 for (+102). Ghana likely won't score, but they'll make it very hard on England to do the same.
Panama vs. Croatia FIFA World Cup Picks
Best Bet: Panama/Croatia Under 3 (-132) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
I'll pay a little extra juice for push potential on this under. Could I see both teams scoring? Possibly. But after giving up four goals to England, I have to imagine the Croatians will be coming out slightly more defensive. Panama failed to score against Ghana and even gave up a late winner to the African side. They will likely be eliminated with a loss, but I'm not sure they can compete with Croatia from a talent perspective.
Panama created just 0.73 expected goals against Ghana, and they will have a much harder time doing so today against their European opponent. Croatia should come out looking for three points they desperately need, but ultimately I don't see them putting too many on the scoreboard. If this ends 2-1 or 3-0, we will be satisfied with a push.
Colombia vs. DR Congo FIFA World Cup Picks
Luis Diaz and Colombia are coming off a win in their first group stage match
Best Bet: Colombia -1 (-105) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
We have a future on Colombia to score in all their group games, so we need at least one in the back of the net to keep that alive. Clearly, that shouldn't be much of a sweat, as based off the odds, the books think Colombia wins this match easily. I tend to agree with them, as I think Congo drawing with Portugal was a bit of an anomoly.
Colombia is set up to win this group if they can beat Congo today. If they do that, all they would need is a draw against Portugal to win Group K. Look for this South American side to come out firing, setting themselves up for success against Ronaldo and company in their next match.
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