FIFA World Cup Picks and Predictions: June 25, 2026
Written by: Nate Hornung
Published: Thu Jun 25, 2026, 11:05 am ET
Read Time: 5 minutes
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Lock in, folks! We've got another six FIFA World Cup matches on Thursday's slate. Keep reading for our soccer analyst's favorite picks on the pitch for today!
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Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast FIFA World Cup Picks
After a heartbreaking loss to Germany, the Ivory Coast face Curaçao needing just a draw to secure second in this group
Best Bet: Curaçao/Ivory Coast Under 3 (+120) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
The Ivory Coast need one point to seal second place in this group, so I see them playing more conservative. For plus money and push potential, I'll back the under here. Curaçao will want this match as low scoring as possible, but they need to be somewhat aggressive, as they need a win to move on.
However getting a result against the Ivory Coast will be tough, especially considering they don't need much to move on. This match will be stale and low scoring, probably either a 1-1 draw or a 1-0 Ivory Coast win.
Ecuador vs. Germany FIFA World Cup Picks
Germany has already won the group, and Ecuador needs a win to even think about moving on. They need a win and a Curaçao victory to jump to second in this group, which I don't think is likely.
I'm not quite sure how the Germans will approach this match, but regardless I'll stay off as there are too many questions marks for me to make a confident wager.
Japan vs. Sweden FIFA World Cup Picks
Ristu Doan and Japan take on Sweden tonight in this huge Group F match
Best Bet: Japan ML (-110) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
I will be doubling down on my Group F future (kind of) and taking the Japanese to win this game. Sweden's defense does not give me any confidence in them slowing down a motivated Japan team that needs to score to top the group. Plus, I believe the Japanese are the more technically sound side in this contest.
Read all about my thoughts here.
Netherlands vs. Tunisia FIFA World Cup Picks
Best Bet: Netherlands 1H Team Total Over 1.5 (+120) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
The Dutch just put up five goals against Sweden, and assuming Japan wins, this group will be decided by goal differential. The Netherlands will know this, and I expect them to come out firing, looking to coast in the second half.
Tunisia is out of this tournament, they are without a manager, and they have nothing to play for. Expect them to roll over and die tonight against the Dutch.
Paraguay vs. Australia FIFA World Cup Picks
Can Australia draw with Paraguay to take second in Group D?
Best Bet: Australia Draw No Bet (+154) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
I really want to take the double chance line here, but -185 is too juicy for me. Instead, I'll back the Socceroos to win with the ability to get our money back if they draw. Personally, I have liked what I've seen out of Australia more than Paraguay, and the Aussies are in the driver's seat. A draw would secure second place in this group.
But without the help of Miguel Almiron, Paraguay won't be able to generate much offense. Look for the Aussies to win a low scoring match.
United States vs. Turkey FIFA World Cup Picks
Nothing for me in this glorified friendly. This match means nothing. The United States will play their JV squad and rest anyone with a yellow card. Turkey are playing for pride, after already being eliminated through two matches. Look for Turkey to be aggressive, trying to at least score in this year's tournament, but ultimately this match doesn't matter, so the United States should not care about losing at all.
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