2026 FIFA World Cup: Best bets for Spain vs Portugal and USA vs Belgium
We are halfway through the last 16 action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Morocco, France, Norway and England having booked their quarter-final spots over the last two days.
On Monday, two more nations will progress to the last eight while two will bow out. First, European giants Spain and Portugal face off in a potential humdinger of a contest, with Cristiano Ronaldo looking to extend his time in what will be his final World Cup finals.
Then, hosts USA take on Belgium – buoyed from the news that their star striker Folarin Balogun will be allowed to play after having his red card vs Bosnia suspended for one year following intervention from President Donald Trump.
The bookmakers have Spain and the USA as the most likely winners of Monday's ties, but what does our expert think? Odds Now's seasoned tipster and Head of Content Matt Hill flew solo on our latest World Cup Daily Betting Show podcast with his picks for both games.
You can watch the latest World Cup Daily Betting Show episode below – and don't forget to subscribe to the Odds Now YouTube channel!
2pts - Spain to win and under 4.5 goals - 2.30 (Ladbrokes)
0.75pt - Renato Veiga to be booked - 5.00 (Sky Bet)
0.75pt - Under 2.5 goals + over 3.5 cards - 4.50 (Ladbrokes)
2.5pts - Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals - 1.91 (William Hill)
1pt - Youri Tielemans to score or assist - 3.75 (Betfred)
Matt Hill is Odds Now's Head of Content and leads our digital operation, while also offering his insight as a tipster across darts and football.
Having worked in the industry for the best part of a decade, including extended stints with Betfred and LiveScore, Matt joined the project in May 2024 with the sole aim of making Odds Now a key player in the betting content space.
He has also forged a reputation as a respected darts tipster, landing numerous three-figure outright winners over the years, while his love for lower league football also helps him pick out the odd obscure winner in that space.
When not at the editorial desk, Matt enjoys travelling the country supporting his beloved Carlisle United FC, chucking a few arrows and spending time with his young family.
Matt Hill is Odds Now's Head of Content and leads our digital operation, while also offering his insight as a tipster across darts and football.
Having worked in the industry for the best part of a decade, including extended stints with Betfred and LiveScore, Matt joined the project in May 2024 with the sole aim of making Odds Now a key player in the betting content space.
He has also forged a reputation as a respected darts tipster, landing numerous three-figure outright winners over the years, while his love for lower league football also helps him pick out the odd obscure winner in that space.
When not at the editorial desk, Matt enjoys travelling the country supporting his beloved Carlisle United FC, chucking a few arrows and spending time with his young family.
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