The 2nd round of the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is well underway. June 23 is the thirteenth match day of the tournament and the sixth day of second-round group play.
The first game on Tuesday will feature Portugal facing off against Uzbekistan. The next two games will be England vs. Ghana and Panama vs. Croatia. The final contest on Tuesday will be a late-night affair pitting Colombia against Congo DR in a Group K clash in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Can England win the game outright, cover the 1.5-goal spread, and earn 3 points in their second group game against Ghana on Tuesday? Will Croatia get a much-needed victory against Panama in Toronto, Canada? Can Colombia win by 1 goal or more and get a critical group play win over Congo DR on Tuesday?
I'll make picks for the final 3 contests of the day below. Continue reading for our World Cup Predictions June 23 article.
World Cup Predictions Game 1
ENGLAND VS GHANA DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | GILLETTE STADIUM, FOXBOROUGH, MA, USA |
| When | TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026, 4 PM ET |
| Competition | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP / GROUP L SECOND ROUND |
| TV | FOX, FOX ONE, TELEMUNDO |
ENGLAND VS GHANA ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| ENGLAND | -1.5 (-160) | -475 | O 2.5 (-170) |
| GHANA | +1.5 (+130) | +1300 | U 2.5 (+135) |
| DRAW | – | +550 | – |
Odds accurate as of Tuesday, June 23, 2026, via TheSpread.com.
England vs. Ghana World Cup Predictions June 23 Game Result Pick
Ghana is in a strong position to cover the 1.5-goal spread as underdogs against England on Tuesday. The Black Stars will likely benefit from a profitable situational trend: a defensively sound underdog playing for a draw after an opening win.
Following a 1-0 victory over Panama, Ghana will deploy a disciplined low block, forcing England to meticulously break them down. While England's attack is potent, they showed transitional defensive flaws in their 4-2 win over Croatia. Catching 1.5 goals with a team incentivized to limit possessions, bleed the clock, and prioritize structural integrity ensures even a narrow English win safely stays within the betting margin.
Pick: Ghana +1.5 (+130)
World Cup Predictions Game 2
PANAMA VS CROATIA DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | BMO FIELD, TORONTO, CANADA |
| When | TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026, 7 PM ET |
| Competition | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP / GROUP L SECOND ROUND |
| TV | FOX, FOX ONE, TELEMUNDO |
PANAMA VS CROATIA ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| PANAMA | +1.5 (-175) | +600 | O 2.5 (-135) |
| CROATIA | -1.5 (+140) | -200 | U 2.5 (+110) |
| DRAW | – | +340 | – |
Panama vs. Croatia World Cup Predictions June 23 Game Result Pick
Croatia offers significant value as a 1.5-goal favorite against Panama on Tuesday night.
Following opening losses, both face a must-win scenario, but Croatia’s history of deep World Cup runs provides a decisive edge.
Tactically, Panama’s high press was exposed late against Ghana. Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic will surgically bypass the Panamanian pressure, creating clinical transition opportunities for attackers like Martin Baturina.
Panama exerted massive energy in their opener; Croatia’s ball dominance will exhaust them further. Fading an overextended underdog against a desperate, technically superior favorite makes backing Croatia ATS a highly valuable play on Tuesday.
Pick: Croatia -1.5 (+140)
World Cup Predictions Game 3
COLOMBIA VS CONGO DR DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | ESTADIO AKRON, GUADALAJARA, MEXICO |
| When | TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026, 10 PM ET |
| Competition | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP / GROUP K SECOND ROUND |
| TV | FS1, FOX ONE, TELEMUNDO |
COLOMBIA VS CONGO DR ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| COLOMBIA | -0.5 (-190) | -180 | O 2.5 (+120) |
| CONGO DR | +0.5 (+150) | +550 | U 2.5 (-150) |
| DRAW | – | +310 | – |
Colombia vs. Congo DR World Cup Predictions June 23 Game Result Pick
Backing Colombia to win outright as 0.5-goal favorites against Congo DR is the smart play on Tuesday.
Playing at the Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico, Colombia will enjoy a considerable de facto home-field advantage. While Congo DR relies on counter-attacks through Cedric Bakambu, they expended tremendous energy securing a historic opening draw against Portugal.
Colombia’s ball dominance and the attacking brilliance of Luis Díaz will surgically dismantle the fatigued Congolese defense. Fading a physically overextended underdog (Congo DR) playing in a hostile environment against a squad with a clear talent advantage (Colombia) simply makes sense.
Pick: Colombia -0.5 (-190)
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Today's World Cup Predictions
- Ghana +1.5 (+130)
- Croatia -1.5 (+140)
- Colombia -0.5 (-190)