The knockout stage never disappoints, and it doesn’t appear like it will at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After its dominant 3-0 win over Sweden on Tuesday, France has extended its gap as the favorite to win the World Cup. And while France remains the heavy favorite, Mexico surged up the oddsboard after its 2-0 win over Ecuador on Tuesday. On Wednesday, after its historic comeback against Senegal, Belgium skyrocketed up the oddsboard. Entering the day at +6000 to win the World Cup, the Red Devils saw its odds plummet all the way down to +40000 after trailing 2-0 in the 85th minute. Then, history struck. Belgium became the first team in World Cup history to avoid defeat in 90 minutes while trailing by two goals after the 85th minute. Its two goals in a three-minute stretch sent the match to extra time, where Youri Tielemans drilled a penalty to cap off the improbable comeback win. Belgium is now +3500 to lift the trophy and will face either the USA or Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 16. Let’s dive into the full odds via FanDuel Sportsbook as of July 1. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. 2026 World Cup Winner Odds France: +185 (bet $10 to win $28.50 total)Argentina: +420 (bet $10 to win $52 total)Spain: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)England: +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total)Brazil: +1100 (bet $10 to win $120 total)Portugal: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)Morocco: +2200 (bet $10 to win $230 total) Mexico: +2700 (bet $10 to win $280 total) United States: +3300 (bet $10 to win $340 total)Colombia: +3300 (bet $10 to win $340 total)Belgium: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)Norway: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)Senegal: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)Switzerland: +7500 (bet $10 to win $760 total)Croatia: +15000 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)Canada:+20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total) Here’s what to know about this oddsboard: The Favorite: France is the solo favorite atop the oddsboard. It opened its pursuit for a third World Cup title with a 3-1 win against Senegal and a dominant 3-0 win over Iraq. Les Bleus followed that up with a 4-1 win over Norway on Friday to clinch Group I. Now, after another commanding win, in which it scored three goals yet again, this time in the Round of 32, France will play Paraguay in a Round of 16 showdown on July 4. Upset City: Prior to Monday’s Germany-Paraguay matchup, the Germans were a -700 favorite to advance to the Round of 16, after having won Group E. Meanwhile, Paraguay finished third in Group D and lost 4-1 to the United States to open the tournament. But none of that mattered on Monday, after Paraguay took a 1-0 lead, then held on to force the game to penalty kicks, where it defeated Germany 4-3. Wow. Germany had previously never lost a penalty shootout in World Cup history (4-0). It was one of the largest upsets in World Cup history based on ranking, with Germany ranked 10th in the world and Paraguay ranked 41st.
Adding more shock and awe to this already active NBA offscreen, the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a major trade, according to the one and only Shams Charania. According to the senior ESPN analyst, Boston is trading Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George, two first-round draft picks, and two second-round draft picks.
This news comes after weeks of speculation that the Celtics were entertaining breaking up the blockbuster duo of Brown and Jayson Tatum after the team blew a 3-1 lead to the 76ers in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals, losing in Game 7 of the series. While the Celtics were rumored to be entertaining several offers, it was the 76ers who ironically had the right offer.
Did Boston Really Appreciate Jaylen Brown?
Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
Respectfully, I’m just not sold on the decision-making here from Celtics President Brad Stevens. Unless there was a lot of tension in the Celtics locker room, especially between Brown and Tatum, I can’t understand breaking them up and shipping Brown off. Sure, the team bumbling that 3-1 lead was almost inexcusable. However, Brown and Tatum have a proven track record of winning a championship together. Plus, let’s not forget that Tatum was out for the majority of last season, only returning in April. That didn’t give the lineup a lot of time to work out all the kinks and adjustments needed to rework Tatum back into the roster.
This brings us to Brown’s phenomenal year with the Celtics. He had the best year of his career, and Boston greatly benefited from it, especially with Tatum out due to his ruptured Achilles tendon. According to Basketball Reference, Brown averaged 28.9 points, 5 assists, and 7.2 rebounds. Although he wasn’t solely the reason for the Celtics’ success, he carried a big weight for the team this season and was the leader Boston needed him to be.
76ers Are Now a Bonafide Contender for the Championship Title
Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 22, 2024 in New York City.
Provided Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey remain healthy over the course of the season, adding Brown to the 76ers roster makes them a big threat in the Eastern Conference. Embiid and Maxey were already an impressive duo, but adding one of the best two-way players in the league in the mix arguably makes them a “Big Three.”
Plus, Brown has always struck me as the type to make people live to regret underappreciating him. I expect him to play like he has something to prove and with a big chip on his shoulder, so he probably will have another standout year. But hey, what do you think?
The round of 32 rolls on at the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup with more surprises in store as teams with different styles and different expectations will square off. The day begins in Los Angeles, where one of the pre-tournament favorites in Spain will take on an Austria team that will be looking to relentlessly press its way to a upset. The tournament then shifts to Toronto, where Croatia and Portugal meet in a game that will be highlighted by a clash of two of the game’s best players over the past two decades in Cristian Ronaldo and Luka Modrić. The tournament remains in Canada for the day’s final game in Vancouver, where an improving Switzerland will take on an explosive Algeria team that takes a lot of risks and plays on the edge. Here is all you need to know for Thursday at the World Cup. When: Thursday, July 2, 3 p.m. ET Where: Los Angeles TV: FOX Stream: Watch three days free on FOX One As one of the tournament’s leading contenders, Spain will get its knockout campaign underway on Thursday afternoon when it takes on Austria at Los Angeles Stadium. After being held to a stunning 0-0 draw by Cape Verde in its group stage opener, it has been smooth sailing for Spain, which is yet to concede a goal at the tournament. Following the Cape Verde result, Luis de la Fuente’s team defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 and Uruguay 1-0 to win the group. The biggest concern for Spain entering this game is that wingers Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino are not expected to start due to injuries sustained in the win over Uruguay. Obviously, that will place an increased burden on budding superstar Lamine Yamal and Atlético Madrid mainstay Alex Baena to provide width to the Spanish attack and combine with center forward Mikel Oyarzabal. But beyond them, the options are limited. Spain’s strength, however, is in its midfield triangle of Pedri, Rodri, and Mikel Merino, who are among the best in the world in possession. But this game will be a clash of styles. Under manager Ralf Rangnick, Austria presses intensely and relentlessly. If Austria ever loses possession, its players immediately press in an attempt to win the ball back quickly. It will be a huge test for either team to pull off its game plan. Austria will attempt to force turnovers from the best-possession national team in the world, while Spain rarely presses as much as what the Austrians will attempt in this game. Austria’s style of play has the team frequently walking a thin line between success and failure because if the press is ineffective, opponents typically have space to exploit. But this risky approach nearly cost the team dearly against Algeria in the group stage finale. In that game, Austria squandered two leads and then fell behind in stoppage time only to find a last-minute equalizer to advance. Rangnick’s team is very much living on borrowed time at this World Cup. If Austria is going to pull off a stunning upset in this game, Marko Arnautovic will have to play a key role. The 37-year-old center forward has been dealing with an injury that has limited his involvement to no more than 45 minutes in any game. But he has been excellent whenever on the field, having scored two very important goals and served as the team’s emotional leader. Player to Watch The Atlético Madrid man has been sharp in Spain’s last two games, both wins, and was the Man of the Match after scoring a goal in the 1-0 win over Uruguay. In a game against a pressing team, Baena will have the opportunity to exploit space if he can maintain possession under pressure. Baena is playing well and should be a key to Spain’s attack against Austria. When: Thursday, July 2, 7 p.m. ET Where: Toronto TV: FOX Stream: Watch three days free on FOX One Portugal and Croatia will meet on Thursday at Toronto Stadium in one of the most star-studded games in this World Cup’s round of 32. At front and center will be an emotional battle between two legendary former Real Madrid teammates in Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić who are both fighting to keep alive their final hope of winning a World Cup. Neither team has been convincing during the group stage. Portugal was held to lackluster draws by DR Congo and Colombia while only defeating debutants Uzbekistan 5-0. Croatia, meanwhile, has fared only slightly better. After a 4-2 loss to England, Croatia had to fight much harder than expected to notch a 1-0 win over Panama and a 2-1 win over Ghana. For Portugal, Bruno Fernandes is the creator, and he will have to win in the midfield against Croatia, which features Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, and Petar Sučić. It will be a clash of styles as Portugal thrives at speeding the game up while Croatia will look to slow the game down. Because of that, the game will likely be decided in transition play and whether Portugal can get wingers like Rafael Leão and Pedro Neto involved. But many eyes will be on Modrić and Ronaldo, two iconic players who are now over 40. Ronaldo will be playing in his ninth career World Cup knockout but is still searching for his first goal in this stage of the tournament. Modrić is the midfield engine and is coming off a great performance in the win over Ghana where he was everywhere on both sides of the ball. But doing that against Portugal will require an even higher level. Player to Watch In a game such as this with contrasting styles, both teams will be looking have the game played on their terms. For Portugal, that begins with Fernandes who is the engine of the team’s midfield. He is very direct and plays the game with a lot of energy. He will not want to let Croatia slow the game down and become choppy. Portugal struggled against Colombia in the group stage finale, but Fernandes was at the heart of Portugal’s best moments. When: Thursday, July 2, 11 p.m. ET Where: Vancouver TV: FS1 Stream: Watch three days free on FOX One After both Switzerland and Algeria had uneven campaigns in their respective World Cup group stages, the two teams will meet on Thursday at Vancouver Stadium in the round of 32. Switzerland began the tournament with a very poor performance in a 1-1 draw with Qatar but since then, Murat Yakin’s squad has been on the rise with a convincing 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina followed by a 2- win over cohosts Canada. Algeria, meanwhile, have been all over the place in its first three games of the tournament. The lopsided loss to Argentina was expected in the opening game, but the Desert Foxes needed to come from behind in the second half to defeat Jordan 2-1 and then get a result in a wild 3-3 draw with Austria where Algeria came from behind twice, but then blew a lead late to settle for a point. Algeria should be prepared in this game as its head coach, Vladimir Petković, was the head coach of Switzerland for seven years from 2014-2021. Many of the players on Switzerland came into the national team under Petković, and he knows the team well. Despite Petković’s history with Switzerland, the two teams play with very different styles. The Swiss team is more structured and disciplined with its game plan under Yakin, while Algeria is more explosive and lethal on counter-attacks. The team’s attack is driven by veteran wingers Houssem Aouar and Riyad Mahrez, who both play for Saudi Arabian clubs but who both have experience with top European teams. For Switzerland, Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler will be tasked with controlling the midfield and preventing the game from becoming wide open, which is what Algeria would prefer. Player to Watch Switzerland’s 20-year-old midfielder has been one of the top young players of this tournament, with three goals and an assist in the group stage. In the 2-1 win over Canada, the Geneva-born Manzambi was arguably the best player on the field with a goal and an assist. Manzambi has had a great year at the club level with SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga. He was also named the Europa League Young Player of the Season for 2025-26, and he excels at making late runs into the box. He could be one of the keys to victory for Switzerland in this game.
In a dramatic 2026 World Cup round of 32 match, Belgium came back from a two-goal deficit to beat Senegal, 3-2, in extra time. The Red Devils scored two back-to-back goals against Senegal in the 86th and 89th minutes to tie the match and ultimately sending it to extra time. Then midfielder and captain Youri Tielemans scored in the last minute of extra time to secure the victory and get his team to the next World Cup round. Now, what’s next for Belgium at the World Cup? Here is who the Red Devils will play in the round of 16 and their potential path to making the World Cup final. Who Could Belgium Play In The Round Of 16? Following Belgium’s win over Senegal in the round of 32, it now will play one of two teams in the round of 16: USA or Bosnia and Herzegovina, which face off Wednesday night in the round of 32 at San Franscisco Bay Area Stadium. The USA is ranked No. 17, while Bosnia and Herzegovina is No. 64. After advancing to the World Cup round of 16, Belgium will play either the USA or Bosnia and Herzegovina at Seattle Stadium on Monday, July 6 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX One. Who Could Belgium Play In The Quarterfinals? If Belgium advances past the round of 16, it has four potential opponents it could face in the quarterfinals: Portugal, Croatia, Spain or Austria. In the round of 32, Portugal will play Croatia in Toronto and Spain will play Austria in Los Angeles on Thursday. In FIFA’s latest rankings, Spain is No. 2, Portugal is No. 5, Croatia is No. 11 and Austria is No. 24. Who Could Belgium Face In The Semifinals? If it makes it that far, there are four possible opponents for Belgium in the semifinals: France, Paraguay, Morocco and tournament co-host Canada. In the round of 16 on Saturday, Morocco and Canada face off at 1 p.m. ET at Houston Stadium, and France and Paraguay play at 5 p.m. ET at Philadelphia Stadium. If Belgium reaches the semifinals, that match will be at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX One.
In one of the biggest matches in United States men’s national team history, the Stars and Stripes will be at full strength. The USA will start its first 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout-stage match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday with its strongest lineup — the same as its first World Cup match against Paraguay — which includes star forward Christian Pulisic. FOX Sports’ Jenny Taft reported Wednesday before the match that Pochettino told her Pulisic is fit and available to play the full match, along with extra time if needed. The USA manager also has been pushing his players to “make sure you play with no regrets,” Taft noted. Through the USA’s run, Pulisic has been dealing with a lingering calf injury, and he’s only played 77 minutes total during this World Cup. Although he contributed to two scores against Paraguay in the Americans’ World Cup opener, he missed the second match against Australia before returning — though not starting — against Türkiye. Goalkeeper: Matt Freese Defender: Antonee “Jedi” Robinson Defender: Tim Ream Defender: Chris Richards Defender: Alex Freeman Midfielder: Tyler Adams Midfielder: Malik Tillman Midfielder: Weston McKennie Attacker: Christian Pulisic Attacker/Defender: Sergiño Dest Forward: Folarin Balogun The United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina will kick off at 8 p.m. ET (FOX/FOX One).
When we look at the best power tools on the market today, Craftsman positions itself as a fine choice for the home DIYer. The brand typically keeps prices below those of competitors like DeWalt or Milwaukee, yet still provides ample power and beyond for the needs of the homeowner or apartment dweller. The same is true for the brand’s spare batteries, which is where most tool brands charge a little extra.
Right now, the Craftsman V20 4.0 Ah Battery 2-Pack is just $79, a 47% discount off the normal price. This deal makes the dollar-to-power ratio top tier. This particular deal is actually a recurring summer offer from Craftsman on Amazon. Last year’s deal ended right around the start of August, though that’s no guarantee of when this summer’s offer will end. If you’re interested, go ahead and get it now.
The value here is split into two categories: Quantity of batteries and total power.
If you bought a Craftsman V20 tool set that only came with one battery, and it’s now on its last legs, the absolute best part of getting this battery set may be that it has two batteries. In this way, you can “leapfrog” from one battery to the next, always having one charging while you use the other one. You can still take a water break whenever you need one, but this way it’ll never be forced.
Of course, what brought Men’s Journal’s attention to this deal in the first place is how much total power is packed into these two batteries. Getting two V20 batteries with a 4.0 Ah capacity means you’re getting a total of 160 watt-hours of power. Mathematically, it then follows that this set costs about 50 cents per watt-hour, which is basically an S-tier battery deal, in our book.
By the way, the store page also has a combo that includes a Craftsman V20 charger listed at around $150. If you’re hurting for a charger, however, I’d probably recommend this other two-battery with charger set at $84 instead. One of the batteries is slightly less powerful, but the price is much more suitable, and you can still leapfrog as outlined above.
One telling review said that the batteries “last a good long time in the Craftsman leaf blower and all my other Craftsman power tools.” Leaf blowers are known for their high energy consumption and ability to drain batteries fast, so if there were any issues with these batteries, they would show up quickly once you popped them into a leaf blower.
Another reviewer showed how this set strengthened his tool collection immensely. “These batteries have increased the life of my tools beyond the point of human endurance. I have these two plus another one half the size that came with a tool, now I get tired before I’m out of power.”
The United States is set to take on Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in the Round of 32, looking to win only its second knockout-stage game at a men’s FIFA World Cup. The U.S. finished first in Group D and earned the right to play Bosnia and Herzegovina, which finished third in Group B. Bosnia and Herzegovina is playing in its first knockout-stage game in its history at a major tournament. Raphael Claus from Brazil is the referee assigned for this one, alongside his fellow Brazilians Danilo Manis and Rodrigo Figueiredo. Dario Herrera from Argentina will be the fourth official. This will be Claus’ second assignment of the tournament, after he was the head referee for Spain’s 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia on June 21. Claus gave out two yellow cards in that fixture. He also refereed two games at the 2022 World Cup, both group-stage matches, so this will be his first knockout-stage game at a World Cup, despite his experience in CONMEBOL. The VAR room will consist of Venezuela’s Juan Soto, Colombia’s Nicolas Gallo and France’s Jerome Brisard. Here is the full team of referees:
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A cluttered garage can slow down every project. When screwdrivers, pliers, drills, and other tools disappear into drawers or bins, even simple jobs take longer than they should.
That’s exactly the problem Flex’s Track-Lock Storage System is designed to solve. The modular wall-mounted organization system pairs with the company’s Stack Pack tool storage to keep your most-used tools visible, organized, and always within reach. After installing several Track-Lock accessories in my garage—and to the Flex Stack Pack tool chests that won our best stackable tool storage product of the year in 2025—I found it made everyday DIY projects noticeably easier.
Flex Track-Lock Storage System Review
Flex Track-Lock Storage System
John Brandon
I decided to test several of the accessories, starting with the brackets that work with the Stack Packs. Keeping my screwdrivers and pliers in a drawer helps me stay organized, but the Track-Lock system makes them even easier to find and use. I attached the Track-Lock Stack Pack rails (which cost $36) to the side of the tool chests using the included screws. Then, I attached a Track-Lock Plier & Snip Rack on one side of the chest and the Track-Lock Screwdriver Rack on the other side. The racks are reasonably priced at $10 each.
Right away, I noticed the entire Track-Lock system is well-designed and easy to use. You push two buttons to snap one of the accessories onto the main rail. You can mix and match accessories depending on your current project. For example, I added all of my pliers and screwdrivers to the rail system as I am working on assembling a grill.
Next, I mounted the main Track-Lock rails (which cost $70) to the back wall of my garage above a built-in cabinet. I had to use a stud finder to make sure I was mounting this rail in a place that will stay put, especially since I planned to use Track-Lock accessories for holding drills and other heavier tools. Flex included two 32-inch rails, so I installed the second one closer to the front of my garage, thinking that was a good place for a small shelf. The rail kit also includes various hooks for holding your tools, and you can mix and match all of the Track-Lock products.
Flex Track-Lock Storage System
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I found I could attach a few hooks to one rail I had mounted on my garage wall, then move it over to the rails I had attached to the Stack Pack storage boxes. I liked that the hooks included with the main 32-inch rail system have rubber grips to keep my tools from sliding around.
The entire system made it easier to do my projects. When I was assembling the grill, I could reach for the correct screwdriver or pliers without having to hunt around in a drawer. Later, when I needed my drill with a Phillips bit to finish up the task, it was right there on a rack.
Is the Flex Track-Lock System Worth It?
Normally, I might add a caveat at this point that the storage system and accessories are priced more as a luxury, but that’s not the case with the Flex products. I find the storage chests are cheaper than the ones I’ve used before by companies like Makita. The mounts, racks, and clips are not priced to gouge anyone once you decide to use the system. It’s a smart way to work.
