World Cup Predictions Today: Spaniards & USA To Reach Quarters

Written By Gareth Hinton | Published at July 6, 2026
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Spain v Austria - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - July 2, 2026 Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates scoring their third goal IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jessie Alcheh

We have two more 2026 FIFA World Cup last-16 games to look forward to today, including the matchup in Seattle between co-hosts United States and Belgium.

The all-European clash between Iberian rivals Portugal and Spain in Texas is first up, with USA and Belgium meeting at Lumen Field later in the day. Check out the FIFA World Cup best bets today.

Portugal vs Spain: World Cup Predictions Today

Portugal and Spain go head-to-head at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The winners of this mouth-watering Round-of-16 tie will face either USA or Belgium in Inglewood in the quarter-finals.

The Portuguese were unbeaten but finished second in Group K behind Colombia. Roberto Martinez’s men faced DR Congo in game one, drawing 1-1 in Houston.

Portugal burst into life on matchday two against Uzbekistan, running out 5-0 winners at NRG Stadium. The great Cristiano Ronaldo scored a double, while Nuno Mendes and Rafael Leao were also on target.

Martinez’s side had to settle for second spot after a goalless draw with Colombia, setting up a last-32 tie with Croatia in Toronto. Portugal came from behind to snatch a 2-1 victory, with Goncalo Ramos’ winner coming in the 94th minute.

Spain were held to a shock draw by Cape Verde in their opener, but the Spaniards have responded in style. They beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 before a 1-0 victory over Uruguay.

La Roja squared off against Austria in the Round of 32, cruising to a 3-0 win in California. Mikel Oyarzabal helped himself to a brace, while Pedro Porro was also on target.

Going by the Spain World Cup odds throughout the tournament, Luis de la Fuente’s boys have always been among the outright favourites, and the European champions will fancy their chances of reaching the last eight.

This promises to be an entertaining game between two strong European nations, though Spain’s extra qualities should see them over the line. We like the look of PricedUp’s 14/5 for the Spain win and both teams to score.

Our Prediction: Spain to Win & Both Teams to Score – 14/5

United States vs Belgium: World Cup Best Bets

USA welcome Belgium to Lumen Field in Seattle for the second Round-of-16 World Cup game of the day. Can the Americans keep up their fine form on home soil and secure a quarter-final berth?

USA have had an excellent time on home turf so far, winning three of four and scoring ten goals. They won Group D with a game spare, taking six points from their opening two fixtures.

After a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Inglewood, Mauricio Pochettino’s men beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle. They were narrowly beaten by Turkey in game three, but the Stars and Stripes finished two points above the Aussies and Paraguayans at the Group D summit.

In the last 16, United States made light work of Bosnia & Herzegovina in Santa Clara. Folarin Balogun opened the scoring on the stroke of half time, with Malik Tillman doubling their advantage in the 82nd minute.

Belgium have not been brilliant in North America, but Rudi Garcia’s men have done enough to reach the last 16. The Belgians took five points in Group G, finishing above Egypt in first place on goal difference.

Belgium were two goals down against Senegal and minutes away from exiting at the last-16 stage. However, two late goals took the game to extra time, and Youri Tielemans scored a 125th-minute penalty to put the Red Devils through.

Belgium are an unpredictable outfit under Garcia, but we can see home advantage being key in this knockout tie. We are backing the co-hosts to prevail, and you can get World Cup odds of 8/5 for the States to win in normal time.

Our Prediction: United States to Win – 8/5

Odds taken from PricedUp at 10:00 UK time, on July 6