World Cup Goalscorer Picks on June 12

• Christian Pulisic is poised to exploit a vulnerable Paraguayan backline
• Tajon Buchanan’s role will increase for Canada with Alphonso Davies out
• See my top World Cup goalscorer picks for June 12

The World Cup slate on June 12 sees two co-hosts, the United States and Canada, taking the pitch as heavy favorites. When the USMNT faces Paraguay in Southern California, my focus will be on Christian Pulisic. He draws a favorable matchup against a Paraguay defense that struggles when stretched in open space.

North of the border, Alphonso Davies’ injury changes my Canada read. I am targeting speedy wing Tajon Buchanan, whose wide running and box-crashing profile fits the matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

World Cup Goalscorer Picks Today (June 12)

The best-available price on Pulisic to score is found at prediction site Kalshi, where is s trading at just 22¢ (equal to +355 odds). He’s as short as +220 at traditional sportsbooks.

For Canada, I am backing Buchanan at the best-available +370 price at bet365. The Villarreal standout isn’t going to factor into the Golden Boot odds, but he is good value in this particular matchup.

Christian Pulisic Anytime Goalscorer (22¢ / +355) at Kalshi

With Mauricio Pochettino demanding a big performance right out of the gate, the United States will undoubtedly run their attacking sequences through Christian Pulisic and I want to be on the right side of his positioning in this matchup.

Paraguay has shown severe vulnerabilities when forced to defend out in space. This is the exact area where Pulisic’s direct running and technical ability thrive.

If Weston McKennie and the American midfield can successfully dictate the physical tempo, they will pull Paraguay’s deep block out of shape. Pulisic will be the primary beneficiary. In a game that the USA is likely to control the possession and generate frequent scoring opportunities, their star striker will benefit.

He was not on the squad when these teams met in November 2025, a 2-1 USA victory on home soil.

Tajon Buchanan Anytime Goalscorer (+370) at bet365

With Davies unlikely to play, Canada still needs a wide attacker capable of turning possession into genuine penalty-area pressure. Tajon Buchanan is the best player to pivot to because his pace, direct dribbling, and willingness to arrive at the back post give Canada a clear scoring outlet against a compact Bosnia and Herzegovina shape.

Jesse Marsch’s structural approach heavily incorporates wide overloads to stretch stubborn defenses. Bosnia’s veteran defensive anchor Sead Kolasinac will attempt to clog the penalty area and deny central runners, which makes Buchanan’s ability to attack from the flank even more valuable.

Rather than trying to pick through a congested middle, Canada’s best avenue to goal involves creating isolated wide matchups and forcing Bosnia’s back line to defend runners from multiple angles. Buchanan’s long +370 odds make him my preferred anytime goalscorer pick.

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