The third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage continues on Saturday, and the mathematical permutations across Groups G, H, and I are completely dictating how these matches will be played. We have teams like Spain and France looking to secure top seeding, while sides like Belgium, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia are facing elimination if they fail to pick up three points.
Check out our best bets for Day 16 of the World Cup below and good luck to everyone following!
World Cup 2026 Day 16 Predictions & Betting Tips: Saturday June 27
World Cup Day 16 Daily Multi
This four-leg multi targets teams with clear motivation in the final group fixtures, combining three heavyweights who need results to secure their progression or top seeding, alongside a draw no bet safety net for the tournament's biggest overachiever.
Leg 1: Senegal vs Iraq: Senegal to Win $1.22
Leg 2: Norway vs France: France to Win $1.60
Leg 3: Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia: Cape Verde Draw No Bet $1.90
Leg 4: New Zealand vs Belgium: Belgium to Win $1.16
Day 16 Multi
$4.30 (1.5 Units)
Senegal vs Iraq Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Saturday 27 June, 05:00 AEST
Venue: Toronto Stadium, Ontario
Odds: Senegal $1.22 | Draw $6.50 | Iraq $13.00
Group I is completely split down the middle. Senegal and Iraq both sit on zero points with heavy negative goal differences, making this a pure shootout for third place. The winner finishes with three points, giving them a chance to advance to the round of 32 as one of the best third-placed finishers. Senegal scored three goals in defeats to heavyweights France and Norway, showing they have the attacking quality to compete. Iraq has been completely outclassed, shipping seven goals across their two fixtures. Senegal has the structural discipline to control this match from start to finish and shut out a very weak Iraqi frontline.
Correct Score Prediction: Senegal to win 2-0 $6.50
Senegal to Win to Nil
$1.91 (2.5 Units)
Norway vs France Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Saturday 27 June, 05:00 AEST
Venue: Boston Stadium, Massachusetts
Odds: Norway $4.75 | Draw $4.60 | France $1.60
Both nations have a perfect six points and are playing strictly for top seeding in Group I. France holds the goal difference tiebreaker over Norway, meaning the French only need a draw to secure first place. Norway is forced to attack if they want to take the top spot. Their forward line has been highly productive, scoring seven goals already, but pushing forward leaves their defence exposed in transition. France has the speed out wide to exploit those gaps, and taking them to win a high-scoring game is the smartest angle here.
Correct Score Prediction: France to win 2-1 $8.50
France and Over 2.5 Goals
$2.10 (1.5 Units)
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Saturday 27 June, 10:00 AEST
Venue: Houston Stadium, Texas
Odds: Cape Verde $2.70 | Draw $3.30 | Saudi Arabia $2.70
Cape Verde has been brilliant in Group H, securing a 0-0 draw against Spain and drawing 2-2 with Uruguay to sit on two points. Saudi Arabia has just one point. A win guarantees Cape Verde advancement to the knockouts, while Saudi Arabia must win to have any chance of staying in the tournament. Given Cape Verde's incredible defensive organisation against Spain, they are highly capable of absorbing pressure and striking on the counter against a Saudi side that is forced to chase the game. Backing the Islanders with draw insurance offers outstanding value.
Correct Score Prediction: Cape Verde to win 1-0 $8.00
Cape Verde Draw No Bet
$1.90 (1.5 Units)
Uruguay vs Spain Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Saturday 27 June, 10:00 AEST
Venue: Guadalajara Stadium, Jalisco
Odds: Uruguay $7.50 | Draw $4.00 | Spain $1.50
Spain sits top of Group H with four points and zero goals conceded, needing just a draw to lock in first place. Uruguay is stranded on two points and has to win to guarantee their spot in the next round. Uruguay will have to open up and attack, forcing them to abandon their preferred defensive structure. Spain is too technically secure in midfield to let Uruguay dictate terms, and they will comfortably control possession. With Spain likely managing the tempo once they get ahead, a controlled, lower-scoring Spanish victory is the most logical outcome.
Correct Score Prediction: Spain to win 2-0 $6.50
Spain and Under 3.5 Goals
$1.91 (2 Units)
Egypt vs Iran Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Saturday 27 June, 13:00 AEST
Venue: Seattle Stadium, Washington
Odds: Egypt $2.60 | Draw $2.70 | Iran $3.40
Egypt leads Group G with four points after a 3-1 win over New Zealand and a 1-1 draw with Belgium. A draw secures them a top-two finish. Iran has two points from consecutive draws and absolutely must win to guarantee progression, because a Belgium win in the other game would see the Europeans leapfrog them. Since Iran has to force the issue, Egypt's attacking players will get plenty of space to operate on the counter. Both sides have found the net in all their matches so far, and with Iran desperate for all three points, backing goals at both ends is the sharpest play.
Correct Score Prediction: Draw 1-1 $5.50
Both Teams to Score: Yes
$2.10 (1 Unit)
New Zealand vs Belgium Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Saturday 27 June, 13:00 AEST
Venue: BC Place Vancouver, British Columbia
Odds: New Zealand $16.00 | Draw $8.00 | Belgium $1.16
Belgium's tournament has been awful so far. They have two points, zero goals scored by their own players, and are coming off a 0-0 draw where they were reduced to ten men against Iran. They must win to secure progression. New Zealand has one point and is also playing for survival. The Kiwis have conceded five goals in two games and do not have the defensive personnel to keep a clean sheet, but Belgium's attacking dysfunction makes a blowout highly unlikely. Belgium will grind out a result to save their tournament, relying heavily on their backline to secure a clean sheet.
Correct Score Prediction: Belgium to win 2-0 $7.50
Belgium to Win to Nil
$1.93 (1.5 Units)
