Multiple CBS Sports reports compile betting selections and predictions from SportsLine soccer experts ahead of several FIFA World Cup 2026 matches scheduled for Thursday. The coverage centers on Round of 32 fixtures, including Mexico vs. South Africa and Canada vs. South Africa, with experts providing odds-informed picks and matchup previews. Separate reports also address South Korea vs. South Africa and Czechia vs. South Africa, again featuring individual expert predictions and suggested wagers. CBS Sports further publishes a multi-match parlay built around Thursday’s games, pairing recommended sides for Mexico vs. South Africa and Korea Republic vs. Czechia. Additional items focus on specific matchups, including Mexico vs. South Korea, each attributed to different SportsLine analysts such as Martin Green and Jon Eimer. Across the reports, the common format is a prediction and best-bet recommendation for each listed game, framed around the tournament’s knockout-stage slate. The articles do not present a single consolidated consensus; instead, they reflect selections from different named experts for each matchup.