The round of 16 is fast approaching at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with six more teams looking to book their place on Thursday 2 July. These three matches provide plenty of opportunities for fans and bettors who want to try and bet on the top scorers at any time. The 1/8 final match on Thursday began with Austria against. SpainAnd Croatia against. Portugal available at 7:00 pm ET from Algeria against. Switzerland set at 11 ET. Cristiano Ronaldo will take Portugal against Luka Modric and Croatia, with the Seleção das Quinas favored at -150 odds on the moneyline. According to the latest FanDuel 2026 World Cup odds, Croatia are +470 underdogs, the 90-minute draw is +270, and the over/under for total goals in the match is 2.5, with the over odds favored at -142.
Ronaldo is a -110 favorite among Croatia vs. Portugal goal scorers on FanDuel, but other players have value (and more profit potential). Making an ATGS selection is one of the most difficult tasks when betting on football, but if you analyze the odds, you can find reliable options that go beyond the obvious. For more in-depth analysis of the 2026 World Cup, you’ll want to check out what SportsLine experts Jon Eimear, Martin Green and Brad Thomas have to say about the matchups. Anyone who follows them World Cup betting tips from bookmakers and betting apps could generate huge profits.
Top World Cup scorers on Thursday
- Lamin YamalSpain (+125)
- Bruno FernandesPortugal (+230)
- Ibrahim MazaAlgeria (+600)
Lamin Yamal, Spain (+125)
The youngster will be the most energetic player on the pitch and although he may not be on the pitch for the full 90 minutes, he will make an impact when he does come on. The 18-year-old player only needed one hit against Uruguay but had five shots and a goal in the defeat Saudi Arabiaand La Roja will rely on their creativity in this crucial match. Spain don’t have many clear scoring threats outside the country. Mikel Oyarzabal and Yamal, so one of them will probably score here and I’m leaning towards the new superstar.
Bruno Fernandes, Portugal (+230)
Ronaldo gets all the praise, but Fernandes is confident in the Portuguese attack. Manchester United the veteran ended the Premier League season with a goal against Brighton and then scored another goal in a friendly against Chile on 6 June. I expect him to open his World Championship account on Thursday. The 31-year-old has 29 goals in 92 international matches for Portugal. He is one of the most experienced players on the field and knows how important this game is. He will strive to become big.
Ibrahim Maza, Algeria (+600)
The 20-year-old hasn’t been deterred and has been one of the team’s best expected goals in the last two matches. He has seven shots (three on net) in his last two games and has an xG of 0.49 against Jordan and 0.60 against Austria. Both were the best among players who failed to score. I expect Maza to break through here. He started all three games after quickly becoming a starter. Bayer Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga and he’s just getting started.