We're onto the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup, and we've already seen one heavyweight in Germany depart the tournament early in its upset loss to Paraguay on Monday evening. Tournament favorites France (+270) are in action on Tuesday, as part of a three-game soccer slate. Let's dive into each of the contests and take a look at my top 2026 World Cup picks for June 30th’s game Ivory Coast vs. Norway.
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Tuesday's Best 2026 World Cup Picks & Predictions: Ivory Coast vs. Norway
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Ivory Coast (+265) vs. Norway (+270), DRAW (+245) | O/U 2.5 (-170/+135)
A couple of second-place teams from their respective groups will get the day started Tuesday, as Ivory Coast (2-0-1) takes on Norway (2-0-1). The European nation is a modest -195 favorite to advance, while "The Elephants" come back at +150 to qualify for the Round of 16. Kick-off is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.
If there's one match in the Round of 32 that I can see being an absolute barnburner, it's this contest between Ivory Coast and Norway. But, rather than lay the -170 vig and take the over, I think we're getting a decent discount to simply bet both teams to score at -145.
Ivory Coast scored in all three group games, and they've now found the back of the net at least once in 13 consecutive matches. They'll take on a Norway side that has conceded in five straight matches, as well as in nine of their last 10 outings in all competitions. Both of these teams are quick and seem to play an offensive brand of soccer. Let's lock in the BTTS prop to get the day started.
Pick: Both Teams To Score (-145)
