{"id":87886,"date":"2026-07-06T08:37:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T22:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=87886"},"modified":"2026-07-06T08:37:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T22:37:29","slug":"daily-world-cup-tips-predictions-tuesday-7th-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/daily-world-cup-tips-predictions-tuesday-7th-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions &#8211; Tuesday, 7th July"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><br>The World Cup is finally here, and the neds blog is your ultimate destination for daily tips on all the biggest matches. From the opening group stage clashes to the drama of the knockout rounds and all the way to the final showdown, we\u2019ve got you covered every step of the way. Expect expert insight, informed predictions, and a few bold calls along the journey. Be sure to check in each day to see who our football expert is tipping to come out on top and stay one step ahead throughout the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Round Of 16<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spain vs Portugal Predictions \u2013 Round of 16 (Match\u00a05)\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-entain-sport-takeover-banner-block_aab7c45d74fa0d0fe60d13b5359a1a7b{--background-image: url('https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/World-Cup-Image_Portugal-v-Spain_1200x675-1.jpg');}<\/style><div data-league=\"World Cup 2026\" data-event=\"lclkafka-256895729\" data-market=\"null\" data-sport=\"soccer\" class=\"sport-takeover-banner wp-block-entain-sport-takeover-banner-block_aab7c45d74fa0d0fe60d13b5359a1a7b sport-data\">    <section class=\"sport-takeover-banner__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"origin-banner__inner\">\n\n            <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__details\">\n                <!-- Change data-countdown-to to your event date\/time. -->\n                <div\n                    class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown\"\n                    data-countdown-to=\"2026-07-06T19:00:00Z\"\n                    aria-label=\"Event countdown\">\n                    <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item\" data-days-wrapper>\n                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item__number\" data-countdown-days>0<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item__label\">Days<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item\">\n                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item__number\" data-countdown-hours>0<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item__label\">Hours<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item\">\n                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item__number\" data-countdown-minutes>0<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item__label\">Mins<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item\">\n                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item__number\" data-countdown-seconds>0<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item__label\">Secs<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <h3 class=\"sport-takeover-banner__title\">World Cup 2026<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"sport-takeover-banner__meta\">Dallas Stadium &bull; Tuesday 7th Jul<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__teams\">\n                <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team sport-takeover-banner__team--one\">\n                                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team__logo\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team__image\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/event\/soccer\/portugal-vs-spain\/7608da37-ab86-4434-bcc3-440665831911\" class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team__link\">\n                                <svg id=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" class=\"sprite-icon\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/lads-sports-data\/assets\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg#spain\"><\/use> <\/svg> \n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team__name\">Spain <\/div>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/event\/soccer\/portugal-vs-spain\/7608da37-ab86-4434-bcc3-440665831911\" class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team__odds\">$1.50<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__teams__vs\">vs<\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team sport-takeover-banner__team--two\">\n                                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team__logo\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team__image\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/event\/soccer\/portugal-vs-spain\/7608da37-ab86-4434-bcc3-440665831911\" class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team__link\">\n                                <svg id=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" class=\"sprite-icon\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/lads-sports-data\/assets\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg#portugal\"><\/use> <\/svg> \n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team__name\">Portugal <\/div>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/event\/soccer\/portugal-vs-spain\/7608da37-ab86-4434-bcc3-440665831911\" class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team__odds\">$2.60<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__disclaimer\">World Cup 2026 odds correct as of 06\/07\/2026 and subject to change. <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n<section class=\"entain-block teams-tip-block hoverable\">\n  <div class=\"teams-tip-header\">\n    <div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta\">\n      <!--div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta__inner\"-->\n        <div class=\"team-vs-team\" style=\"display:flex\">\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg?v=20260515h#spain\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; align-items:center; text-align:center; column-gap:5px; font-weight: 700\">\n            <div class=\"team_1\" style=\"flex-direction:column;\">Spain<\/div>\n            <div class=\"versus\" style=\"font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;\">vs<\/div>\n            <div class=\"team_2\">Portugal<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"info\">Tuesday 7th July 2026 5:00 AM<\/div>\n                                              <\/div>\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg?v=20260515h#portugal\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <!--\/div -->\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n      <div class='teams-tip-content'>\n      <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Iberian Derby takes\u00a0centre\u00a0stage in a World Cup knockout setting on Monday, and Spain enter as deserved\u00a0favourites.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">La Roja have\u00a0arguably been\u00a0the most complete team of the tournament so far, easing past Austria 3-0 in the Round of 32 while recording a fourth consecutive clean sheet. Portugal, on the other hand, were forced to work much harder against Croatia, with Cristiano Ronaldo opening the scoring before Gon\u00e7alo Ramos struck in stoppage time to seal a thrilling 2-1 win.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Portugal certainly\u00a0have\u00a0the quality to trouble Spain, with Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha and Rafael Le\u00e3o all capable of changing the game. If they can hit quickly in transition,\u00a0they\u2019ll\u00a0give La Roja plenty to think about.\u00a0They\u2019ll\u00a0also take confidence from last year\u2019s Nations League final, where they beat Spain on penalties.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even so, Spain\u2019s control in midfield, defensive\u00a0strength\u00a0and ability to dictate tempo make them\u00a0very difficult\u00a0to oppose.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This shapes as a tight and tactical contest,\u00a0likely decided\u00a0by fine margins, but Spain\u2019s balance across the pitch gives them the edge.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> Spain to Qualify @ $1.50<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Value:<\/strong> Over 3.5 Goals @ $2.80<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Player Pick:<\/strong> Lamine Yamal to Have 2+ Shots on Target @ $2.10<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <div class=\"teams-tip-button\">\t\t\t\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/soccer\/world-cup\/world-cup-2026\/portugal-vs-spain\/7608da37-ab86-4434-bcc3-440665831911\" target=\"_blank\" \n          data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\" data-tr-action=\"open sport_event\" data-tr-label=\"7608da37-ab86-4434-bcc3-440665831911\" data-tr-event-id=\"7608da37-ab86-4434-bcc3-440665831911\"  \n          >Bet Now<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>USA vs Belgium Predictions \u2013 Round of 16 (Match 6)&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-entain-sport-takeover-banner-block_226684c331c072e009ee3024c4240816{--background-image: url('https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/World-Cup-Image_USA-v-Belgium_1200x675-1.jpg');}<\/style><div data-league=\"World Cup 2026\" data-event=\"lclkafka-256873834\" data-market=\"null\" data-sport=\"soccer\" class=\"sport-takeover-banner wp-block-entain-sport-takeover-banner-block_226684c331c072e009ee3024c4240816 sport-data\">    <section class=\"sport-takeover-banner__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"origin-banner__inner\">\n\n            <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__details\">\n                <!-- Change data-countdown-to to your event date\/time. -->\n                <div\n                    class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown\"\n                    data-countdown-to=\"2026-07-07T00:00:00Z\"\n                    aria-label=\"Event countdown\">\n                    <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item\" data-days-wrapper>\n                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item__number\" data-countdown-days>0<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item__label\">Days<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item\">\n                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item__number\" data-countdown-hours>0<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item__label\">Hours<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item\">\n                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item__number\" data-countdown-minutes>0<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item__label\">Mins<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item\">\n                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item__number\" data-countdown-seconds>0<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__countdown-item__label\">Secs<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <h3 class=\"sport-takeover-banner__title\">World Cup 2026<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"sport-takeover-banner__meta\">Seattle Stadium &bull; Tuesday 7th Jul<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__teams\">\n                <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team sport-takeover-banner__team--one\">\n                                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team__logo\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team__image\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/event\/soccer\/usa-vs-belgium\/f00cd335-cce8-4962-9522-a20139083610\" class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team__link\">\n                                <svg id=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" class=\"sprite-icon\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/lads-sports-data\/assets\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg#usa\"><\/use> <\/svg> \n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team__name\">USA <\/div>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/event\/soccer\/usa-vs-belgium\/f00cd335-cce8-4962-9522-a20139083610\" class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team__odds\">$1.95<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__teams__vs\">vs<\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team sport-takeover-banner__team--two\">\n                                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team__logo\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team__image\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/event\/soccer\/usa-vs-belgium\/f00cd335-cce8-4962-9522-a20139083610\" class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team__link\">\n                                <svg id=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" class=\"sprite-icon\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/lads-sports-data\/assets\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg#belgium\"><\/use> <\/svg> \n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team__name\">Belgium <\/div>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/event\/soccer\/usa-vs-belgium\/f00cd335-cce8-4962-9522-a20139083610\" class=\"sport-takeover-banner__team__odds\">$1.87<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"sport-takeover-banner__disclaimer\">World Cup 2026 odds correct as of 06\/07\/2026 and subject to change. <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n<section class=\"entain-block teams-tip-block hoverable\">\n  <div class=\"teams-tip-header\">\n    <div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta\">\n      <!--div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta__inner\"-->\n        <div class=\"team-vs-team\" style=\"display:flex\">\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg?v=20260515h#usa\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; align-items:center; text-align:center; column-gap:5px; font-weight: 700\">\n            <div class=\"team_1\" style=\"flex-direction:column;\">USA<\/div>\n            <div class=\"versus\" style=\"font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;\">vs<\/div>\n            <div class=\"team_2\">Belgium<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"info\">Tuesday 7th July 2026 10:00 AM<\/div>\n                                              <\/div>\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg?v=20260515h#belgium\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <!--\/div -->\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n      <div class='teams-tip-content'>\n      <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The USA\u00a0head\u00a0into this knockout clash with the home crowd firmly behind them after a 2-0 win over Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina.\u00a0They\u2019ll\u00a0also be boosted by FIFA\u2019s decision to overturn Folarin Balogun\u2019s red card, a ruling that keeps their attacking stocks intact for a huge Round of 16 test.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Belgium\u00a0are\u00a0still standing after producing one of the escapes of the tournament against Senegal, fighting back from 2-0 down before Youri Tielemans completed a dramatic 3-2 victory. The Red Devils\u00a0haven\u2019t\u00a0always looked convincing, but with Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku, Romelu Lukaku and Tielemans\u00a0in\u00a0the side, they still carry serious attacking\u00a0threat.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The USA\u2019s energy, set-piece danger and Seattle support should ensure this is a real battle, but Belgium\u2019s experience and depth in the final third make them dangerous right until the final whistle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This looks like a match that could easily go beyond\u00a090 minutes, with both teams capable of getting on the scoresheet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> SGM \u2013 Both Teams to Score + Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.82<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Value:<\/strong> Either Team to Win\u00a0From\u00a0Behind @ $5.75<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Player Pick:<\/strong> Romelu Lukaku Anytime Goalscorer @ $2.50<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <div class=\"teams-tip-button\">\t\t\t\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/soccer\/world-cup\/world-cup-2026\/usa-vs-belgium\/f00cd335-cce8-4962-9522-a20139083610\" target=\"_blank\" \n          data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\" data-tr-action=\"open sport_event\" data-tr-label=\"f00cd335-cce8-4962-9522-a20139083610\" data-tr-event-id=\"f00cd335-cce8-4962-9522-a20139083610\"  \n          >Bet Now<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"align wp-block-entain-sports-next-to-go\"><div data-league=\"World Cup 2026\" data-sport=\"soccer\" class=\"sport-next-to-go wp-block-entain-sport-next-to-go-block_8049e995c6de3252cf51044c5dcd8de1 sport-data\"><div class=\"sport-next-to-go_wrapper\">            <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card\">\n                <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__header\">\n                                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__badge\">1 day<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <hr class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__divider\" \/>\n\n                <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__teams\">\n                    <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__team\">\n                        <svg id=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" class=\"sprite-icon sport-next-to-go-match-card__flag\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/lads-sports-data\/assets\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg#usa\"><\/use> <\/svg>                    <\/div>\n\n                    <h4 class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__title\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/event\/soccer\/usa-vs-belgium\/f00cd335-cce8-4962-9522-a20139083610\">USA vs Belgium<\/a><\/h4>\n\n                    <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__team\">\n                        <svg id=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" class=\"sprite-icon sport-next-to-go-match-card__flag\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/lads-sports-data\/assets\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg#belgium\"><\/use> <\/svg>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__odds\">\n                                            <a class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/event\/soccer\/usa-vs-belgium\/f00cd335-cce8-4962-9522-a20139083610\">\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-label\">USA<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-value\">2.50<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    \n                                            <a class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/event\/soccer\/usa-vs-belgium\/f00cd335-cce8-4962-9522-a20139083610\">\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-label\">Draw<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-value\">3.10<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    \n                                            <a class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/event\/soccer\/usa-vs-belgium\/f00cd335-cce8-4962-9522-a20139083610\">\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-label\">Belgium<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-value\">2.50<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card\">\n                <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__header\">\n                                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__badge\">2 days<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <hr class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__divider\" \/>\n\n                <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__teams\">\n                    <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__team\">\n                        <svg id=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" class=\"sprite-icon sport-next-to-go-match-card__flag\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/lads-sports-data\/assets\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg#switzerland\"><\/use> <\/svg>                    <\/div>\n\n                    <h4 class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__title\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/event\/soccer\/switzerland-vs-colombia\/80b8b017-9f90-4823-a051-f8b84f38ccb0\">Switzerland vs Colombia<\/a><\/h4>\n\n                    <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__team\">\n                        <svg id=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" class=\"sprite-icon sport-next-to-go-match-card__flag\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/lads-sports-data\/assets\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg#colombia\"><\/use> <\/svg>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__odds\">\n                                            <a class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/event\/soccer\/switzerland-vs-colombia\/80b8b017-9f90-4823-a051-f8b84f38ccb0\">\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-label\">Switzerland<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-value\">3.50<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    \n                                            <a class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/event\/soccer\/switzerland-vs-colombia\/80b8b017-9f90-4823-a051-f8b84f38ccb0\">\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-label\">Draw<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-value\">3.10<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    \n                                            <a class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/event\/soccer\/switzerland-vs-colombia\/80b8b017-9f90-4823-a051-f8b84f38ccb0\">\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-label\">Colombia<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-value\">2.20<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card\">\n                <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__header\">\n                                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__badge\">4 days<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <hr class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__divider\" \/>\n\n                <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__teams\">\n                    <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__team\">\n                        <svg id=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" class=\"sprite-icon sport-next-to-go-match-card__flag\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/lads-sports-data\/assets\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg#france\"><\/use> <\/svg>                    <\/div>\n\n                    <h4 class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__title\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/event\/soccer\/france-vs-morocco\/94e643e2-d6cf-4958-90ff-22cc9907de15\">France vs Morocco<\/a><\/h4>\n\n                    <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__team\">\n                        <svg id=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" class=\"sprite-icon sport-next-to-go-match-card__flag\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/lads-sports-data\/assets\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg#morocco\"><\/use> <\/svg>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__odds\">\n                                            <a class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/event\/soccer\/france-vs-morocco\/94e643e2-d6cf-4958-90ff-22cc9907de15\">\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-label\">France<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-value\">1.57<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    \n                                            <a class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/event\/soccer\/france-vs-morocco\/94e643e2-d6cf-4958-90ff-22cc9907de15\">\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-label\">Draw<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-value\">3.90<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    \n                                            <a class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/event\/soccer\/france-vs-morocco\/94e643e2-d6cf-4958-90ff-22cc9907de15\">\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-label\">Morocco<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-value\">6.00<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div><p class=\"sport-next-to-go__disclaimer\">World Cup 2026 odds correct as of 05\/07\/2026 and subject to change. <\/p><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The World Cup is finally here, and the neds blog is your ultimate destination for daily tips on all the biggest matches. From the opening group stage clashes to the drama of the knockout rounds and all the way to the final showdown, we\u2019ve got you covered every step of the way. Expect expert insight, informed predictions, and a few bold calls along the journey. Be sure to check in each day to see who our football expert is tipping to come out on top and stay one step ahead throughout the tournament. Round Of 16 Spain vs Portugal Predictions&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":86678,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,6505],"tags":[395],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-87886","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-soccer","category-soccer-world-cup-tips","tag-soccer-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"06\/07\/2026","event_country":"Australia"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87886","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87886"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87886\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":87887,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87886\/revisions\/87887"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/86678"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87886"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87886"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87886"},{"taxonomy":"hub_post_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hub_post_cat?post=87886"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}