The 2nd round of the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is in full swing. June 21 is the eleventh match day of the tournament and the fourth day of second-round group play.
The first game on Sunday will feature Spain facing off against Saudi Arabia. The next two games will be Belgium vs. Iran and Uruguay vs. Cape Verde. The final contest on Sunday will be a night contest pitting New Zealand against Egypt in a Group G clash in Vancouver.
Can Belgium win the game outright, cover the 1.5-goal spread, and earn 3 points in their second group game against Iran on Sunday? Will Uruguay get a much-needed victory against Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, FL, USA? Can Egypt win by 1 goal or more and get a critical group play win over New Zealand on Sunday?
I'll make picks for the final 3 contests of the day below. Continue reading for our World Cup Predictions June 21 article.
World Cup Predictions Game 1
BELGIUM VS IRAN DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | SOFI STADIUM, INGLEWOOD, CA, USA |
| When | SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026, 3 PM ET |
| Competition | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP / GROUP G SECOND ROUND |
| TV | FS1, FOX ONE, TELEMUNDO |
BELGIUM VS IRAN ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| BELGIUM | -1.5 (+125) | -235 | O 2.5 (-125) |
| IRAN | +1.5 (-155) | +650 | U 2.5 (+100) |
| DRAW | – | +380 | – |
Odds accurate as of Sunday, June 21, 2026, via TheSpread.com.
Belgium vs. Iran World Cup Predictions June 21 Game Result Pick
Iran is primed to cover the 1.5-goal spread as underdogs against Belgium on Sunday. The Iranians will be fueled by a massive chip on their shoulder after filing a formal complaint over FIFA's restrictive travel protocols.
Tactically, Team Melli’s compact defensive structure is perfectly suited to frustrate a Belgian side that looked underwhelming in their 1-1 draw with Egypt on Monday. While Belgium can be deliberate with possession, Iran's devastating vertical counters, led by Mehdi Taremi, could be used to exploit defensive gaps.
Riding the momentum of a 2-2 draw against New Zealand, Iran boasts the disciplined shape and motivational fire to easily keep this Group G clash within a single goal.
Pick: Iran +1.5 (-155)
World Cup Predictions Game 2
URUGUAY VS CAPE VERDE DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | HARD ROCK STADIUM, MIAMI GARDENS, FL, USA |
| When | SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026, 6 PM ET |
| Competition | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP / GROUP H SECOND ROUND |
| TV | FS1, FOX ONE, TELEMUNDO |
URUGUAY VS CAPE VERDE ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| URUGUAY | -1.5 (+155) | -215 | O 2.5 (+130) |
| CAPE VERDE | +1.5 (-200) | +700 | U 2.5 (-160) |
| DRAW | – | +320 | – |
Uruguay vs. Cape Verde World Cup Predictions June 21 Game Result Pick
Cape Verde is in a good spot to cover the 1.5-goal spread as underdogs against Uruguay on Sunday, riding the momentum of their historic 0-0 shutout against European champions Spain on Monday.
Anchored by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha—fueled by the highly publicized arrival of his mother in Miami—the Blue Sharks boast an unbreakable defensive structure led by Roberto "Pico" Lopes.
Meanwhile, Uruguay looked entirely listless and offensively toothless in their 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia, and they enter this clash missing 2 crucial players in Ronald Araujo and Jose Maria Gimenez.
Cape Verde’s organized low block should frustrate Uruguay's attack, ensuring this Group H matchup remains fiercely tight until the final whistle.
Pick: Cape Verde +1.5 (-200)
World Cup Predictions Game 3
NEW ZEALAND VS EGYPT DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | BC PLACE, VANCOUVER, CANADA |
| When | SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026, 9 PM ET |
| Competition | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP / GROUP G SECOND ROUND |
| TV | FS1, FOX ONE, TELEMUNDO |
NEW ZEALAND VS EGYPT ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| NEW ZEALAND | +0.5 (+135) | +475 | O 2.5 (+105) |
| EGYPT | -0.5 (-175) | -165 | U 2.5 (-130) |
| DRAW | – | +300 | – |
New Zealand vs. Egypt World Cup Predictions June 21 Game Result Pick
Egypt is well-equipped to win outright and cover the 0.5-goal spread as favorites against New Zealand on Sunday night.
While the All Whites overperformed in a surprising 2-2 draw with Iran behind an Elijah Just brace, their defense will struggle to contain a motivated Mohamed Salah. Due for a breakout after a quiet showing in Egypt's 1-1 draw against Belgium, Salah's gravity will consistently open attacking lanes for Emam Ashour.
Backed by a battle-tested backline, the Pharaohs possess the technical quality to dictate possession, dismantle New Zealand, and secure 3 vital Group G points.
Pick: Egypt -0.5 (-175)
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Today's World Cup Predictions
- Iran +1.5 (-155)
- Cape Verde +1.5 (-200)
- Egypt -0.5 (-175)