FIFA World Cup Round of 16 Betting Picks for July 6: Folarin Balogun bolster’s U.S. chances against Belgium
Two quarterfinal spots are up for grabs at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday as the Round of 16 continues in Dallas and Seattle.
The first game of the day features a couple of European giants, with Cristiano Ronaldo possibly making his last appearance at the World Cup as he leads Portugal against Spain.
The final game will likely be very controversial regardless of the result, with tournament co-host USA facing Belgium.
Let’s jump right in with our World Cup best bets and parlay picks for July 6.
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Portugal vs. Spain
Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Time: 3 p.m. ET
How to watch in Canada: TSN, TSN+
This very well could be Cristiano Ronaldo’s last World Cup game ever as the 41-year-old has said this will be his final World Cup. Ronaldo finally broke through with his first World Cup knockout goal in Portugal’s thrilling 2-1 win over Croatia in the Round of 32, but the Selecao now sit as sizeable underdogs in the Round of 16.
Spain cruised through Austria with a 3-0 win in the Round of 32. After opening the World Cup with a draw, La Roja has won their last three games by a combined score of 8-0. Spain’s defence has unexpectedly taken centre-stage as one of only two teams remaining to not allow a goal in the tournament while giving up just four shots on target in four games.
Portugal vs. Spain betting pick: Spain three-way moneyline (-105)
Parlay play: Spain three-way moneyline + Mikel Oyarzabal anytime goal + Portugal Under 2.5 shots on target (+575)
You can see our full Portugal vs. Spain game preview and score prediction here.
USA vs. Belgium
Location: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
Time: 8 p.m. ET
How to watch in Canada: TSN, TSN+
There is already significant controversy surrounding the American team as FIFA is suspending Folarin Balogun’s one-game red card ban and allowing him to play on Monday. It’s a nearly unprecedented (and questionable) move that is sure to anger Belgium considering Balogun leads the United States with three goals in the tournament.
Late heroics saved Belgium against Senegal in the Round of 32. The Red Devils trailed 2-0 before Rome Lukaku and Youri Tieleman scored to tie the game in the final five minutes. Tieleman then scored the winner on a 120th-minute penalty. Belgium will now aim for a seventh straight win over the Stars and Stripes after last beating the U.S. 5-2 in a March friendly.
USA vs. Belgium betting pick: Game total Over 2.5 (-155)
Parlay play: Belgium to qualify + game total Over 2.5 + Folarin Balogun 2+ shots on target (+625)
You can see our full USA vs. Belgium game preview and score prediction here.