The second round of group play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is in full swing. June 19 is the ninth match day of the tournament and the second day of second-round group play.
The first game on Friday will feature the USA facing off against Australia. The next two games will be Scotland vs. Morocco and Brazil vs. Haiti. The final contest on Friday will pit Turkiye against Paraguay in a Group D clash in Santa Clara, CA, USA.
Can the USA win the game outright, cover the 0.5-goal spread, and earn 3 points in their second group game against Australia on Friday? Will Morocco get a much-needed victory against Scotland in Foxborough, MA, USA? Can Brazil win by 3 goals or more and get a critical group play win over Haiti on Friday?
I'll make picks for the first 3 contests of the day below. Continue reading for our World Cup Predictions June 19 article.
World Cup Predictions Game 1
USA VS AUSTRALIA DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | LUMEN FIELD, SEATTLE, WA, USA |
| When | FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026, 3 PM ET |
| Competition | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP / GROUP D SECOND ROUND |
| TV | FOX, FOX ONE, TELEMUNDO |
USA VS AUSTRALIA ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| USA | -0.5 (-175) | -165 | O 2.5 (-115) |
| AUSTRALIA | +0.5 (+135) | +425 | U 2.5 (-110) |
| DRAW | – | +330 | – |
Odds accurate as of Friday, June 19, 2026, via TheSpread.com.
USA vs. Australia World Cup Predictions June 19 Game Result Pick
The USMNT is in a strong position to cover the 0.5-goal spread as favorites against Australia on Friday.
The USA benefits from an immense home-field advantage at Lumen Field, where the national team remains historically undefeated in all 6 previous appearances.
Tactically, Folarin Balogun’s historic brace in the opening 2026 World Cup match showcases a surging attack primed to exploit the Socceroos' defense. Bolstered by a recent 2-1 victory over Australia in October 2025, America's superior form, lethal finishing metrics, and dynamic high press heavily support an outright win.
Pick: USA -0.5 (-175)
World Cup Predictions Game 2
SCOTLAND VS MOROCCO DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | GILLETTE STADIUM, FOXBOROUGH, MA, USA |
| When | FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026, 6 PM ET |
| Competition | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP / GROUP C SECOND ROUND |
| TV | FOX, FOX ONE, TELEMUNDO |
SCOTLAND VS MOROCCO ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| SCOTLAND | +0.5 (+115) | +425 | O 2.5 (+125) |
| MOROCCO | -0.5 (-145) | -135 | U 2.5 (-155) |
| DRAW | – | +260 | – |
Scotland vs. Morocco World Cup Predictions June 19 Game Result Pick
Scotland has a legit shot to cover the 0.5-goal spread as underdogs against Morocco this Friday night at Gillette Stadium.
Currently leading Group C after a gritty 1-0 victory over Haiti, the Tartan Army thrives in the underdog role. Manager Steve Clarke utilizes a disciplined, low-block defensive system designed to frustrate possession-heavy opponents, which will be crucial in neutralizing Moroccan offensive threats like Achraf Hakimi.
Backed by raucous crowd support that mimics a home-field advantage and captain Andy Robertson's leadership, Scotland’s sheer defensive resolve and counter-attacking efficiency make them highly capable of forcing a draw or winning outright.
Pick: Scotland +0.5 (+115)
World Cup Predictions Game 3
BRAZIL VS HAITI DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD, PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA |
| When | FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026, 8:30 PM ET |
| Competition | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP / GROUP C SECOND ROUND |
| TV | FOX, FOX ONE, TELEMUNDO |
BRAZIL VS HAITI ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| BRAZIL | -2.5 (-125) | -900 | O 3.5 (-125) |
| HAITI | +2.5 (-105) | +2200 | U 3.5 (+100) |
| DRAW | – | +1000 | – |
Brazil vs. Haiti World Cup Predictions June 19 Game Result Pick
After a loss in their first match, Haiti offers tremendous potential value to cover the 2.5-goal spread against Brazil in Philadelphia on Friday.
Despite being massive underdogs, Les Grenadiers showed tactical grit in their 1-0 opening loss, recording 22 touches inside the opposition's box. Defensively, standout Hannes Delcroix—who flawlessly completed all 66 of his passes—anchors a low-block primed to frustrate a sluggish Selecao.
With Brazil reeling from an uninspiring 1-1 draw against Morocco and missing an injured Neymar, Haiti’s underlying metrics firmly suggest they can keep this match within 2 goals.
Pick: Haiti +2.5 (-105)
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Today's World Cup Predictions
- USA -0.5 (-175)
- Scotland +0.5 (+115)
- Haiti +2.5 (-105)