Chris "The Bear" Fallica delivers his daily best bets for the World Cup. Here's what he's backing on Match Day 24, the first day of the Round of 16.

Get the best Portugal vs. Croatia expert predictions & odds ahead of today's Round of 32 clash. Free World Cup picks for Thursday, July 2, 2026.

Today’s first World Cup match sees Australia face Egypt in Arlington, with a spot in the last 16 on the line. The second-place finishers in Groups D and G respectively are facing off in North Texas. Egypt finally picked up their first win at a World Cup to reach the knockout stage for the first time,

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 is forming, with seven teams' spots now secured.

With the World Cup’s Round of 32 coming to a close today, fans are scurrying to secure tickets and accommodations to the tournament’s remaining games — that includes Sunday’s Brazil vs. Norway match at MetLife Stadium.

The defending World Cup champions begin knockout round play on Friday when Argentina takes on Cape Verde at 6 p.m. ET, putting Lionel Messi back on the field in his chase for the Golden Boot. Messi is tied for the most goals (six) in the 2026 World Cup despite not playing his fourth game yet.