The 2026 World Cup has delivered thrilling moments, highlighted by the unexpected elimination of Germany and the Netherlands, and fans can expect continued excitement with today’s matches. With underdogs advancing and penalty shootouts making headlines, the tournament marches on.
On Tuesday, all eyes will be on France as they take on Sweden. This match is significant for the tournament favorites, with stars like Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembélé striving to maintain their momentum. Both players have netted four goals each, closely following Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race, who currently holds six goals.
Later in the evening, co-hosts Mexico will aim to capitalize on their home-field advantage in Mexico City when they face Ecuador. El Tri has a remarkable record at Estadio Azteca, boasting an undefeated streak of seven wins and two draws across nine World Cup matches here.
The odds heavily favor France at -800 to defeat Sweden (+500), with Mexico holding a -185 advantage over Ecuador (+145).
Key World Cup Showdowns
France vs. Sweden
Time: 5 p.m. | Location: East Rutherford, N.J. | TV: FOX/Telemundo | Stream: Fubo
Expert Pick -- France -1.5 -126 (Martin Green) | Expert: France -1.5 -125 (Brandt Sutton)
France's dominance throughout this tournament has been notable; they are the first team since Spain in 2002 to score three goals in all group matches. The team’s goal difference of +8 is a rare feat, seen only twice in the last four decades among teams that went on to win the title (Brazil in 2002 and France in 1998). Martin Green suggests that with Sweden's vulnerable defense, France could put up a substantial score.
Mexico vs. Ecuador
Time: 9 p.m. | Location: Mexico City | TV: FOX/Telemundo | Stream: Fubo
Expert Pick -- Mexico - Draw No Bet -176 (Matt Severance)
Defensively, Mexico has shown stellar form by winning all three group matches without conceding a single goal, outscoring their opponents 6-0. Meanwhile, Ecuador has struggled offensively, managing just two goals during the World Cup and remaining tied for the fewest goals scored among CONMEBOL nations in qualifying. Severance points out that while Ecuador has a strong defense, their scoring struggles may hinder them against a solid Mexican side.
MLB Highlights: Analyzing Key Matchups
Tigers at Yankees
Time: 7:05 p.m. | Location: New York | TV: TBS | Stream: Fubo
Expert Pick -- Over 7 runs
In this matchup, Tarik Skubal, the two-time AL Cy Young Award winner, will face off against rookie sensation Cam Schlittler, who is a strong contender for this year's award. Despite Skubal’s past achievements, he has struggled with a 4.96 ERA since returning from elbow surgery. On the other hand, Schlittler has made a name for himself with a remarkable 0.81 ERA over his last four starts. The SportsLine Projection Model forecasts a 59.7% chance for the teams to combine for eight runs or more, suggesting an exciting offensive contest.
Cardinals at Braves
Time: 7:15 p.m. | Location: Atlanta | TV: MLB.TV | Stream: Fubo
Expert Pick -- Braves -143 | Expert: Braves -156 (Matt Severance)
Atlanta aims to break out of a slump as they host St. Louis. Despite losing 12 of their last 16 games, they lead the NL East by 3.5 games. Against left-handed pitchers, the Braves hold a favorable record, which bodes well for their chances against St. Louis's Matt Liberatore, who has struggled recently with a 10.34 ERA this month.
Angels at Mariners
Time: 9:40 p.m. | Location: Seattle | TV: MLB.TV | Stream: Fubo
Expert Pick -- Mariners -190 | Jose Soriano Under 16.5 total pitcher outs -102 (Prop Bet Guy)
With this game wrapping up the series, Bryan Woo of the Mariners faces the Angels’ Jose Soriano. Soriano has seen a dip in performance with a 5.33 ERA post-May, making him vulnerable against a likely all-lefty lineup from Seattle. The SportsLine Projection Model gives the Mariners a 66.0% chance to win, tagging them as the favorites in this matchup.
