The 2026 FIFA World Cup is in full tilt. June 15 is the fifth match day of the tournament. The first game on Monday will feature Spain facing off against Cape Verde. The next two games will be Belgium vs. Egypt and Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay. The final contest on Monday will pit Iran against New Zealand in a Group G clash in Inglewood, CA, USA.
Can Belgium win the game outright, cover the 0.5-goal spread, and earn 3 points in their first group game against Egypt on Monday? Will Uruguay begin their group play with an outright win by 2+ goals in Miami, FL, USA? Can Iran get a critical group play win over New Zealand on Monday?
I'll make picks for the final 3 contests of the day below. Continue reading for our World Cup Predictions June 15 article.
World Cup Predictions Game 1
BELGIUM VS EGYPT DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | LUMEN FIELD, SEATTLE, WA, USA |
| When | MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026, 3 PM ET |
| Competition | FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 / GROUP G OPENING MATCH |
| TV | FOX, PEACOCK, TELEMUNDO |
BELGIUM VS EGYPT ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| BELGIUM | -0.5 (-170) | -170 | O 2.5 (-105) |
| EGYPT | +0.5 (+135) | +475 | U 2.5 (-120) |
| DRAW | – | +295 | – |
Odds accurate as of Monday, June 15, 2026 via TheSpread.com.
Belgium vs. Egypt World Cup June 15 Game Result Pick
Egypt is in a good spot to cover the 0.5-goal spread as underdogs against a Belgium squad that may have trouble meeting tournament expectations. Notably, Belgium's recent tournament play has been highlighted by early exits at Qatar 2022 and Euro 2024.
Belgium’s aging midfield leaves them vulnerable to transition attacks, a game script perfectly suited for Egypt's dynamic duo of Omar Marmoush and Mohamed Salah. Monday brings major motivation: it is Salah's 34th birthday, and he is deeply determined to secure the Pharaohs' first-ever World Cup victory and erase a historically winless tournament record.
By maintaining a robust defensive back line to neutralize Kevin De Bruyne and striking swiftly on the counter, Egypt provides a highly logical path to cashing the underdog ticket.
Pick: Egypt +0.5 (+135)
World Cup Predictions Game 2
SAUDI ARABIA VS URUGUAY DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | HARD ROCK STADIUM, MIAMI GARDENS, FL, USA |
| When | MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026, 6 PM ET |
| Competition | FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 / GROUP H OPENING MATCH |
| TV | FS1, PEACOCK, TELEMUNDO |
SAUDI ARABIA VS URUGUAY ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| SAUDI ARABIA | +1.5 (-170) | +700 | O 2.5 (+105) |
| URUGUAY | -1.5 (+135) | -220 | U 2.5 (-135) |
| DRAW | – | +340 | – |
Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay World Cup June 15 Game Result Pick
Saudi Arabia has a good shot to cover the 1.5-goal spread as underdogs against a Uruguay side that exhibited defensive vulnerabilities in a recent 5-1 defeat to the USMNT.
Marcelo Bielsa’s decision to skip warm-up matches leaves La Celeste susceptible to early tournament rust, a fatal flaw against the Green Falcons’ high-intensity press and battle-hardened cohesion.
Tactically, Saudi Arabia will rely on a compact defensive block under Georgios Donis, utilizing the pace of standout wing-back Saud Abdulhamid and talisman Salem Al-Dawsari to exploit space in transition.
Motivated to replicate their legendary 2022 opening upset over Argentina, Saudi Arabia’s proven ability to rise to the occasion makes cashing this underdog ticket a highly sharp ATS play.
Pick: Saudi Arabia +1.5 (-170)
World Cup Predictions Game 3
IRAN VS NEW ZEALAND DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | SOFI STADIUM, INGLEWOOD, CA, USA |
| When | MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026, 9 PM ET |
| Competition | FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 / GROUP G OPENING MATCH |
| TV | FS1, PEACOCK, TELEMUNDO |
IRAN VS NEW ZEALAND ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| IRAN | -0.5 (-115) | -105 | O 2.5 (+145) |
| NEW ZEALAND | 0.5 (-115) | +340 | U 2.5 (-180) |
| DRAW | – | +230 | – |
Iran vs. New Zealand World Cup June 15 Game Result Pick
Iran is well-equipped to cover the 0.5-goal spread as favorites against New Zealand on Monday. The All Whites are a squad that struggles technically, highlighted by a recent 4-0 warm-up rout by Haiti.
Analytically, Team Melli’s stout defense and vast tournament experience—this being their third consecutive World Cup—offer a massive edge over the Kiwis’ mistake-prone backline.
Iran will dictate the tempo, relying on star forwards Mehdi Taremi and Sardar Azmoun to clinically exploit the gaps in New Zealand's aggressive press. Motivated by a fierce desire to finally advance past the group stage amid an emotional political backdrop, backing Iran’s proven quality to secure all 3 points makes cashing this favorite ticket a highly sharp ATS play.
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Pick: Iran -0.5 (-115)
Today's World Cup Predictions
- Egypt +0.5 (+135)
- Saudi Arabia +1.5 (-170)
- Iran -0.5 (-115)