# World Cup Best Bets Round of 16 | USA vs Belgium Betting Preview

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Podcast: [The Plus Money Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-plus-money-podcast-4168545)
Published: 2026-07-06T05:41:00+00:00
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## Resource

The knockout rounds are here, and Andrew Passaro and Marcus Krum break down the biggest matchups from the Round of 16. Headlining the episode is USA vs Belgium, as the Americans look to pull off a statement win and book their place in the World Cup quarterfinals. We also preview Spain vs Portugal in a blockbuster Iberian showdown, Egypt vs Argentina, and Switzerland vs Colombia, highlighting our favorite betting angles, key tactical matchups, and where we see value in the betting markets. If you're looking for World Cup betting picks, soccer predictions, and knockout-stage analysis, this episode has everything you need for the Round of 16. ⚽🏆 FOLLOW US https://twitter.com/theplusmoneypod⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/AndrewPassaro⁠ https://twitter.com/marcuskrum Sign up for FootyMetrics - ⁠https://footymetrics.com?via=plusmoney⁠ Sign up for our Patreon - patreon.com/ThePlusMoneyPodcast Time Code: Intro 0:00 - 1:14 Spain vs Portugal 1:14 - 4:19 USA vs Belgium 4:19 - 8:07 Argentina vs Egypt 8:07 - 10:27 Colombia vs Switzerland 10:27 - 15:46 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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