Best Anytime Goalscorer Pick
Mikel Oyarzabal: Oyarzabal leads Spain in goals with four through five games. It’s been a team effort after that, with four other players each scoring once, along with an own goal in the 4-0 win against Saudi Arabia. Spain haven’t conceded yet in this World Cup, so picking a Spanish player to score here is the better play. Oyarzabal also leads the team in shots on target and is tied for the most shots on goal.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues on Friday as Spain faces Belgium in the quarter-finals. Below Ciaran Doyle will give his best anytime goalscorer bet for the match on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Oyarzabal was the joint top scorer for Spain in the UEFA qualifying for this tournament alongside Mikel Merino, as they both scored six goals in six games. In this case, I’ll take the guy playing up top, as forwards usually get the most chances, especially when you have wingers such as Lamine Yamal. Oyarzabal netted 15 times in La Liga this season for Real Sociedad and has picked up where he left off in the World Cup with four goals already. Oyarzabal is a false nine instead of an out-and-out poacher, but he’s still a pretty good finisher. His four goals from 2.75 xG prove that.
Spain have yet to concede in this World Cup, so I don’t see much value with the Belgian players. If you’re going to pick a Spanish player, look no further than Oyarzabal, who is the starting forward for Spain and has had the most goals and shots to this point in the tournament. I’m backing him to score and ultimately I think Spain win this one and advance.
Best Bet: Mikel Oyarzabal (-110)
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