The World Cup 2026 continues delivering plenty of entertainment as teams fight for crucial points in their second matches during the group stage, including a mass of exciting fixtures taking centre stage throughout Sunday.
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Spain vs Saudi Arabia
Spain had a disappointing start to the World Cup, failing to defeat Cape Verde as they were held to a surprise 0-0 draw, and they will be eager to bounce back with a victory when they take on Saudi Arabia.
Spain’s performance did improve when Lamine Yamal came on in the 71st minute, and with the winger expected to start against Saudi Arabia, Spain are expected to be far more effective in the final third.
Against a Saudi Arabia side who were put under immense pressure against Uruguay in their eventual 1-1 draw, conceding 27 shots, we believe Spain will dominate the match, and with the added quality of Yamal in attack, we are backing Spain to eventually secure the win here.
Spain to win, 1.12
Mikel Oyarzabal may have failed to make the difference in the opening game against Cape Verde, but the striker did take five shots throughout the match, and with the added quality of Yamal expected against Saudi Arabia, we are backing the striker to have even more chances.
Consequently, we are predicting the striker, who scored six goals in six World Cup qualifying matches and headed into this tournament off the back of his best individual season for Real Sociedad, will score.
Mikel Oyarzabal to score anytime, 1.80
Belgium vs IR Iran
Belgium came from behind to snatch a 1-1 draw with Egypt in their opening match, and the Red Devils will now be looking to secure three points when they take on Iran on matchday two in Group G.
Iran showed their vulnerability in their opening game, conceding twice to New Zealand – the worst FIFA ranked team in the tournament – as they were made to settle for a 2-2 draw in their first match.
Given Belgium’s superior attacking quality, with the likes of Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne, we predict that Rudi Garcia’s side will capitalise on Iran’s defensive vulnerabilities and secure the win.
Belgium to win, 1.47
Romelu Lukaku, Belgium’s all-time top scorer, came off the bench and made a major impact in the game against Egypt, forcing the problem that resulted in Mohamed Hany scoring an own-goal.
The striker, following his impact, is likely to start against Iran, and given their difficulties against the physical Chris Wood in their opening game, we are backing Lukaku to cause plenty of problems and ultimately get on the scoresheet.
Romelu Lukaku to score anytime, 2.10
Uruguay vs Cape Verde
Uruguay were dominant in their opening game against Saudi Arabia, taking 27 shots to their opponents’ seven, but they were ultimately made to settle for a draw as they had to come from behind and score an 80th-minute equaliser.
Now expected to dominate the proceedings once again against Cape Verde, Uruguay will be eager to get over the line with a first victory at the 2026 World Cup.
Although Cape Verde recorded an excellent 0-0 draw against Spain on matchday one, they were saved by the heroics of goalkeeper Vozinha, who made a fantastic seven saves to keep his team level.
A similar performance is unlikely from the goalkeeper, and with Uruguay expected to enjoy a similar dominance over the game, with plenty of chances, we are backing Marcelo Bielsa’s side to win.
Uruguay to win, 1.48
Maxi Araujo scored the crucial equaliser in Uruguay’s 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia on matchday one, and the winger was one of Uruguay’s biggest threats throughout his 81 minutes before being taken off.
Alongside making five key passes, Araujo consistently found himself in promising shooting positions, including for the equaliser, and with Uruguay anticipated to create a mass of chances against Cape Verde, we are predicting that Araujo will score again here.
Maxi Araujo to score anytime, 4.25
Combined Result Code: 5HQMZG5, Odds: 2.42
Combined Goalscorer Code: 5HQMYN3, Odds: 16.07
