World Cup 2026 — suggested predictions

Karl Atkinson · updated Tue 16 Jun, 10:27 BST

Predictions run 2026-06-16-1430 (Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London) · previous 2026-06-16-0929

Suggested scores only — verify before submitting to voetbalpoules. League points: voetbalpoules puntentelling. Match results: 90 minutes + stoppage time unless stated otherwise.

15 scores changed in this run (Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London)

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Pre-tournament picks

Group standings (1st → 4th)

Group A

  1. 1 Mexico
  2. 2 Czechia
  3. 3 Korea Republic
  4. 4 South Africa

Group B

  1. 1 Switzerland
  2. 2 Canada
  3. 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina
  4. 4 Qatar

Group C

  1. 1 Brazil
  2. 2 Morocco
  3. 3 Scotland
  4. 4 Haiti

Group D

  1. 1 United States
  2. 2 Turkiye
  3. 3 Australia
  4. 4 Paraguay

Group E

  1. 1 Germany
  2. 2 Ecuador
  3. 3 Cote d'Ivoire
  4. 4 Curacao

Group F

  1. 1 Netherlands
  2. 2 Japan
  3. 3 Tunisia
  4. 4 Sweden

Group G

  1. 1 Belgium
  2. 2 Iran
  3. 3 Egypt
  4. 4 New Zealand

Group H

  1. 1 Spain
  2. 2 Uruguay
  3. 3 Saudi Arabia
  4. 4 Cape Verde

Group I

  1. 1 France
  2. 2 Norway
  3. 3 Senegal
  4. 4 Iraq

Group J

  1. 1 Argentina
  2. 2 Austria
  3. 3 Algeria
  4. 4 Jordan

Group K

  1. 1 Portugal
  2. 2 Colombia
  3. 3 DR Congo
  4. 4 Uzbekistan

Group L

  1. 1 England
  2. 2 Croatia
  3. 3 Ghana
  4. 4 Panama

Final order per group (1st → 4th), aligned with MD1 suggested scores (run 2026-06-04-1052), Jun-2026 group-winner markets (FOX FanDuel / SI, accessed 2026-06-04), and weather where it affects multiple group games in hot venues. Mexico (-140) and Czechia over Korea after MD1 0-1 away win in Guadalajara; Switzerland (-125) ahead of co-host Canada; Brazil (-350) top despite MD1 draw; USA edge Turkey in co-host Group D; Germany (-250) cruise; Netherlands (-125) with Japan 2nd and Tunisia 3rd ahead of Sweden after Monterrey heat draw; Belgium (-220) with Iran 2nd after Seattle cool disadvantages Egypt; Spain/France/Argentina/Portugal/ England group favourites unchanged. Eight best third-place advancers (internal bracket planning): Scotland, Senegal, Austria, "Cote d'Ivoire", "Korea Republic", Egypt, Australia, Tunisia.

Knockout picks

Champion
Spain
Runner-up
France
Third place
England

Top scorer

Kylian Mbappe (France)

Composite 24/25 · 8 expected WC matches

Composite scoring (1–5 per dimension, max 25 total)

Each candidate is rated 1 (weak) to 5 (strong) on five factors; the composite is the sum. This is a research ranking, not predicted World Cup goals.

DimensionWhat 5 vs 1 means
MatchesNation predicted to go deep (5 = finalist / 7–8 games; 1 = group exit / 3 games max)
G/90NT or club scoring rate and role (5 = elite starter; 1 = low minutes)
PensPenalty duties (5 = first-choice taker; 1 = not on pens)
GroupGroup draw and likely group-stage goals (5 = favourable; 1 = grind / tough group)
FitAvailability (5 = confirmed fit; 1 = doubt or injury)

Kylian Mbappe pick

finalist · 8 games

24/25

Matches 5
G/90 5
Pens 5
Group 5
Fit 4

Harry Kane

semi_final · 7 games

23/25

Matches 4
G/90 5
Pens 5
Group 5
Fit 4

Erling Haaland

r16 · 5 games

21/25

Matches 3
G/90 5
Pens 5
Group 3
Fit 5
Player Exit Games MatchesG/90PensGroupFit Total
Kylian Mbappe pick finalist 8 55554 24
Harry Kane semi_final 7 45554 23
Erling Haaland r16 5 35535 21

FBref G/90 (primary pick): NT 0, club 0.96

Change history

Every suggested score change across saved runs (newest first).

Run Match Was Now Reason
Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London latest Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia 0–1 1–1 Cape Verde held Spain; Saudi drew Uruguay — 1-1 not narrow Saudi 0-1 (MD1 review).
Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London latest Japan vs Sweden 2–1 1–2 Sweden top Group F after 5-1; Japan drew Netherlands — 1-2 Sweden not Japan 2-1 (MD1 review).
Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London latest Scotland vs Brazil 1–2 0–2 Brazil 4/9 away; Scotland competitive but do not gift goals — 0-2 not 1-2 (Scotland lesson).
Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London latest Switzerland vs Canada 1–2 2–1 Switzerland 6/5 home; prior 1-2 was Canada away win vs market — hosts edge (MD1 review).
Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London latest Jordan vs Algeria 2–0 1–2 Algeria 13/20 away fav; prior 2-0 Jordan inverted rationale — fix (MD1 review).
Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London latest Norway vs Senegal 1–2 1–1 Norway 6/5 home vs Senegal; prior 1-2 pick contradicted market — open Group I (MD1 review).
Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London latest Uruguay vs Cape Verde 1–1 2–0 Uruguay 1/2 heavy fav; Cape Verde 0-0 Spain ≠ parity — revert 1-1 (MD1 review).
Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London latest Spain vs Saudi Arabia 2–1 2–0 Spain 2/15 must beat Saudi after 0-0 opener — 2-0 not 2-1 (MD1 review).
Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London latest Germany vs Cote d'Ivoire 3–1 2–1 Germany 4/7 vs Ivory Coast both on 3pts — tight not 3-1 (MD1 review).
Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London latest Netherlands vs Sweden 2–2 2–1 Netherlands 8/11 home fav; Sweden beat Tunisia but market still backs Oranje — not 2-2 (MD1 review).
Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London latest Turkiye vs Paraguay 2–0 1–0 Turkiye 13/10 home bounce; Paraguay shipped 4 — narrow not 2-0 (MD1 review).
Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London latest Brazil vs Haiti 2–0 3–0 Brazil 2/15 vs Haiti; Morocco draw does not shrink Seleção vs bottom of Group C (MD1 review).
Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London latest United States vs Australia 2–1 1–0 USA 3/4 fav; Squawka Under 2.5 controlled Seattle — 1-0 not 2-1 (MD1 review).
Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London latest Mexico vs Korea Republic 1–1 2–1 Mexico 21/20 home vs Korea; both MD1 winners but altitude Guadalajara — not a coin-flip 1-1 (MD1 review).
Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London latest Canada vs Qatar 1–0 2–0 Canada 7/20 home fav vs Qatar; hosts after B&H draw — MD1 review restores 2-0 over cautious 1-0.
Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London Scotland vs Brazil 0–2 1–2 Scotland beat Haiti and competitive in Group C; Brazil still quality but 1-1 Morocco MD1.
Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London New Zealand vs Egypt 1–1 1–2 NZ scored twice vs Iran; Egypt drew Belgium — Pharoahs edge in Vancouver.
Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London Uruguay vs Cape Verde 2–0 1–1 Cape Verde held Spain 0-0; Uruguay drew Saudi — both defensively stubborn.
Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London Belgium vs Iran 2–1 1–1 Group G all on 1 pt after MD1 draws (Belgium 1-1 Egypt, Iran 2-2 NZ) — cagey LA rematch.
Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London Spain vs Saudi Arabia 2–0 2–1 Spain frustrated 0-0 vs Cape Verde — need win vs Saudi; Yamal fit.
Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London Germany vs Cote d'Ivoire 2–1 3–1 Germany 7-1 Curacao; Ivory Coast beat Ecuador — open game in Toronto.
Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London Netherlands vs Sweden 2–1 2–2 Netherlands 2-2 Japan + Sweden 5-1 Tunisia — both MD1 high-scoring; Houston heat.
Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London Turkiye vs Paraguay 1–1 2–0 Turkiye bounced from 0-2 Australia loss; Paraguay shipped 4 vs USA — home side need points.
Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London Brazil vs Haiti 3–0 2–0 Brazil only drew Morocco MD1 — trim expectation; Haiti outclassed but Seleção not firing.
Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London United States vs Australia 1–1 2–1 USA 4-1 Paraguay + Pulisic form; Australia strong but hosts edge in Seattle.
Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London Mexico vs Korea Republic 2–1 1–1 Both MD1 winners (Mexico 2-0, Korea 2-1); altitude Guadalajara favours hosts but Korea confident.
Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London Canada vs Qatar 2–0 1–0 Canada home after B&H draw; Qatar held Switzerland — Larin edge in Vancouver.
Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London Czechia vs South Africa 1–1 1–0 Czechia need response after Korea loss; SA beaten by Mexico — narrow home win.
Wed 10 Jun, 10:51 London Brazil vs Morocco 1–1 2–1 Market shifted to 4/6 Brazil home — drop contrarian draw for market-aligned narrow win
Wed 10 Jun, 10:51 London Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina 2–1 1–1 Davies + Džeko both doubtful (Jun 10 squad news); attrition on both sides
Thu 4 Jun, 10:52 London Sweden vs Tunisia 1–0 1–1 Monterrey ~35–38 °C dry heat — Tunisia acclimatization vs Nordic Sweden; market still 1/1 Sweden — weather draw nudge. Alternate **1-0** retained.
Thu 4 Jun, 10:52 London Korea Republic vs Czechia 1–1 0–1 FBref Korea L 0-4 friendly (Mar 2026); hot Guadalajara slight Korea summer edge — form still nudges Czechia; Oddschecker 7/4 · 9/5 away.
Fri 29 May, 17:00 London Australia vs Turkiye 1–1 0–1 Oddschecker favours Turkiye (5/6 away); nudge from draw to narrow away win.
Fri 29 May, 16:30 London Australia vs Turkiye 0–1 1–1 Turkiye odds lengthened post-qualifying; tight Group D.
Fri 29 May, 16:30 London Korea Republic vs Czechia 0–1 1–1 Even Group A clash; both need points behind Mexico favourite.
Fri 29 May, 15:37 London Korea Republic vs Czechia 1–1 0–1 FBref Korea L 0-4 friendly (Mar 2026) vs market 7/4 home — form nudge to Czechia 9/5.
Fri 29 May, 15:05 London Brazil vs Morocco 2–1 1–1 Brazil 4/7 market fav but 2022 H2H + Morocco form — 3/1 draw value vs 5/1 away.
Fri 29 May, 15:05 London Australia vs Turkiye 1–1 0–1 Oddschecker 5/6 Turkiye away fav (7/2 / 27/10 / 5/6); narrow away win.
Fri 29 May, 15:05 London United States vs Paraguay 2–0 1–0 Oddschecker hub 21/20 USA · 13/5 draw · 3/1 Paraguay — narrow home win vs low block.

Match predictions

See change history for how picks evolved across runs.

Thu 11 Jun, 20:00 BST Mexico vs South Africa Pick 2–0
Actual 2–0 +10 Exact · 10 pts

Actual 2–0 · you picked 2–0 · Exact · 10 pts

Opener Azteca altitude; no reported MD1 absences; Oddschecker 4/9 · 15/4 · 861/100 — tighter Mexico fav vs Jun 4.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 4/9 · D 15/4 · A 441/50 — fav home. Source

Research

Mexico vs South Africa

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Thu 11 Jun 2026, 20:00 Europe/London
Stage Group A — Matchday 1
Venue Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

Head-to-head

No recent competitive meetings on FBref. Mexico hold home-continent advantage. Tag: inferred.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Mexico 5-1-0* 10 3 *2025 Gold Cup (6 matches); beat USA 2-1 in final
South Africa 4-1-1 10 5 2026 WCQ — CAF (6 matches through May 2026)

Mexico enter on a hot streak: Gold Cup winners 2025 (5W-1D, 10 GF / 3 GA per FBref). South Africa qualified strongly in CAF WCQ (4W-1D-1L, +5 GD) but face altitude and opener pressure.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: June evening in Mexico City — daily mean ~28 °C, highs ~31 °C; rainy-season humidity; altitude ~2,240 m (thinner air). Tag: inferred (Wikipedia: Mexico City climate).
  • Acclimatization: Mexico live and train at altitude; South Africa from lower elevations — stamina/pressing edge to Mexico beyond crowd. Tag: inferred.
  • Host opener at Azteca — massive home crowd. Tag: confirmed.

Squad availability

No confirmed tournament absences retrieved — verify closer to kick-off. Tag: unknown.

Tactical and motivation

Mexico must-win psychologically in opener; South Africa content with organised draw. Expect Mexico possession; Bafana deep block and counters.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Home / altitude Mexico high
Recent form (Gold Cup) Mexico high
WCQ pedigree Both qualified medium
Opener nerves Slight SA counter risk low

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 1/2 7/2 343/50 Mexico reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. Clear home favourite; supports 2-0 low-scoring home win vs organised Bafana.

Key uncertainties

  • Mexico rotation after Gold Cup / pre-WC friendlies
  • South Africa defensive setup at altitude

Sources

Fri 12 Jun, 03:00 BST Korea Republic vs Czechia Pick 0–1
Actual 2–1 +2 Away goals · 2 pts
changed before

Actual 2–1 · you picked 0–1 · Away goals · 2 pts

Score history: 1–1 (Fri 29 May, 11:50 London) →0–1 (Fri 29 May, 15:37 London) →1–1 (Fri 29 May, 16:30 London) →0–1 (Thu 4 Jun, 10:52 London)

FBref Korea L 0-4 friendly (Mar 2026); market 7/4 · 9/4 · 2/1 — still lean Czechia away on form. Alt: 1–1

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 7/4 · D 9/4 · A 2/1 — fav home. Source

Research

Korea Republic vs Czechia

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Fri 12 Jun 2026, 03:00 Europe/London
Stage Group A — Matchday 1
Venue Estadio Akron, Guadalajara

Head-to-head

Sparse recent NT H2H on FBref. Both qualified via AFC/UEFA — stylistic clash in Guadalajara heat. Tag: inferred.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Korea Republic 1-1-1* 2 6 *Last 3: D 1-1 Oman, D 1-1 Jordan (Mar 2025 WCQ); L 0-4 vs Ivory Coast friendly (28 Mar 2026)
Czechia 3-1-1 9 6 Last 5 UEFA WCQ (2024-25): strong finish incl. wins vs Faroe Islands, Montenegro

Korea stumbled badly in March 2026 friendly (0-4 at Stadium MK). Czechia qualified comfortably in UEFA Group L — organised, lower-event football.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: Late night UK / afternoon Guadalajara — hot dry season; typical June highs ~32–35 °C, low humidity vs coastal Mexico. Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: Korea Republic used to humid East Asian summers; Czechia temperate continental — slight Korea heat tolerance, marginal. Tag: inferred.
  • Neutral venue (Mexico) — no home side.

Squad availability

Son Heung-min / Lee Kang-in availability — verify pre-tournament friendlies (May 2026). Tag: reported.

Tactical and motivation

Three-way market; Korea need response after Ivory Coast humiliation; Czechia happy to sit and hit on transition.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Recent form Czechia medium
Market balance Draw medium
Korea talent ceiling Korea medium
Friendly 0-4 hangover Korea risk medium

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 7/4 9/4 9/5 Korea Republic reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. Tight three-way (7/4 / 9/4 / 9/5) — draw fits market when FBref form diverges.

Key uncertainties

  • Korea tactical response after 0-4 friendly
  • Czechia WC debut pressure

Sources

Fri 12 Jun, 20:00 BST Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Pick 1–1
Actual 1–1 +10 Exact · 10 pts
changed before

Actual 1–1 · you picked 1–1 · Exact · 10 pts

Score history: 2–1 (Fri 29 May, 11:50 London) →1–1 (Wed 10 Jun, 10:51 London)

Davies (hamstring) and Džeko (shoulder) both doubtful per Sports Mole/Northern Tribune Jun 10; Canada 5/6 home but attrition on both sides. Alt: 2–1

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 17/20 · D 27/10 · A 7/2 — fav home. Source

Research

Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Fri 12 Jun 2026, 20:00 Europe/London
Stage Group B — Matchday 1
Venue BMO Field, Toronto

Head-to-head

Limited recent meetings; Canada unbeaten vs El Salvador/Curaçao in Gold Cup group. Tag: inferred.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Canada 3-1-1* 11 2 *2025 Gold Cup: W 6-0 Honduras, D 1-1 Curaçao, W 2-0 El Salvador; lost QF on pens
Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-2-1 7 8 UEFA WCQ 2024-25 — mid-table Group H; competitive but not elite

Canada co-host momentum: 6-0 Honduras opener, then penalty heartbreak vs Guatemala. Bosnia qualified via UEFA — physical, set-piece threat.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: Toronto early summer — daily highs ~22–26 °C, moderate humidity. Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: Canada home support and climate familiarity; Bosnia temperate Europe — small Canada edge. Tag: inferred.
  • BMO Field — Canada home nation. Tag: confirmed.

Squad availability

Alphonso Davies / David brothers — verify fitness May 2026. Tag: reported.

Tactical and motivation

Canada press at home; Bosnia low block. Hosts should control territory.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Co-host / crowd Canada high
Gold Cup scoring Canada medium
Bosnia organisation Draw risk medium
Qatar 2022 pedigree Bosnia low

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 17/20 11/4 18/5 Canada reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. Canada 17/20 home — aligns with 2-1 co-host pick.

Key uncertainties

  • Canada mental scar from Gold Cup QF pens
  • Bosnia counter threat

Sources

Sat 13 Jun, 02:00 BST United States vs Paraguay Pick 1–0
Actual 4–1 +5 Winner · 5 pts
changed before

Actual 4–1 · you picked 1–0 · Winner · 5 pts

Score history: 2–0 (Fri 29 May, 11:50 London) →1–0 (Fri 29 May, 15:05 London)

Warm LA + home crowd; Oddschecker 1/1 · 5/2 · 3/1 — narrow SoFi win unchanged. Alt: 2–0

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 1/1 · D 5/2 · A 3/1 — fav home. Source

Research

United States vs Paraguay

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Sat 13 Jun 2026, 02:00 Europe/London
Stage Group D — Matchday 1
Venue SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles

Head-to-head

Limited recent NT meetings on FBref. Co-host USA favoured at home. Tag: inferred.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
United States 1-1-3 4 7 Last 5 NT: Copa América + friendlies (Sep–Oct 2024)
Paraguay 5-6-3 11 9 Full 2026 WCQ — CONMEBOL (14 matches); Mar 2025 W 1-0 Chile

USA last five: mixed (4 GF in 5). Paraguay grinded CONMEBOL qualifying (5W-6D-3L, +2 GD) — low-event, organised.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: LA basin June — warm dry, highs ~25–30 °C, low humidity. Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: USA home; Paraguay CONMEBOL (variable climates) — slight US edge, secondary to quality. Tag: inferred.
  • SoFi — US home nation. Tag: confirmed.

Squad availability

Verify USMNT final squad fitness — unknown.

Tactical and motivation

US press at home; Paraguay low-mid block and counters.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Home support USA high
Recent NT form Neutral / slight Paraguay medium
Paraguay defensive organisation Draw/low-scoring risk medium
WCQ experience (CONMEBOL) Paraguay medium

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 21/20 13/5 3/1 United States reported

Accessed 2026-05-29 (Per-match page 404/parse_failed on 2026-05-29 refresh; hub best prices (13 Jun)). Hub 21/20 USA · 13/5 draw · 3/1 Paraguay (per-match 404) — narrow home win vs low block.

Key uncertainties

  • US attacking cohesion under Pochettino
  • Paraguay counter threat if US overcommits

Sources

Sat 13 Jun, 05:00 BST Australia vs Turkiye Pick 0–1
Actual 2–0 +0 Miss · 0 pts
changed before

Actual 2–0 · you picked 0–1 · Miss · 0 pts

Score history: 1–1 (Fri 29 May, 11:50 London) →0–1 (Fri 29 May, 15:05 London) →1–1 (Fri 29 May, 16:30 London) →0–1 (Fri 29 May, 17:00 London)

Mild Vancouver; Oddschecker 451/100 · 14/5 · 10/13 Turkiye away — keep narrow away win. Alt: 1–1

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 451/100 · D 14/5 · A 10/13 — fav away. Source

Research

Australia vs Turkiye

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Sat 13 Jun 2026, 05:00 Europe/London
Stage Group D — Matchday 1
Venue BC Place, Vancouver

Head-to-head

Limited recent meetings; Turkiye stronger in UEFA qualifying context. Tag: inferred.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Australia 2-1-2 6 7 AFC WCQ + friendlies 2024-25
Turkiye 3-1-1 10 5 UEFA WCQ Group E — competitive top-half finish

Market makes Turkiye away favourites at BC Place. Australia typically organised but struggled vs higher-ranked UEFA sides in qual.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: Vancouver June — mild Pacific; highs ~18–22 °C, comfortable. Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: Both sides neutral; Turkiye Mediterranean/continental vs Australia varied — weather not a major divider. Tag: inferred.
  • BC Place — Canada venue.

Squad availability

Tag: unknown — verify June squads.

Tactical and motivation

Turkiye press and wide attacks; Australia compact and counter.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Market odds Turkiye medium
UEFA qual pedigree Turkiye medium
Australia defensive structure Low-scoring medium

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 7/2 27/10 5/6 Turkiye reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. Turkiye 5/6 away fav — narrow 0-1 away; 1-1 alternate.

Key uncertainties

  • Per-match Oddschecker page intermittent 403 — hub odds retained

Sources

Sat 13 Jun, 20:00 BST Qatar vs Switzerland Pick 0–2
Actual 1–1 +0 Miss · 0 pts

Actual 1–1 · you picked 0–2 · Miss · 0 pts

Oddschecker 76/5 · 152/25 · 27/100 — Switzerland away heavy fav; unchanged pick.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 147/10 · D 152/25 · A 27/100 — fav away. Source

Research

Qatar vs Switzerland

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Sat 13 Jun 2026, 20:00 Europe/London
Stage Group B — Matchday 1
Venue Levi's Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area

Head-to-head

Qatar 2022 hosts met Switzerland in Group A (1-0 Switzerland). Tag: confirmed.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Qatar 1-2-2 5 8 AFC qual + Asian Cup cycle 2024-25
Switzerland 4-1-1 12 4 UEFA Nations League A + WCQ strong

Switzerland heavy market away favourites (3/10). Qatar unlikely to repeat 2022 surprise atmosphere on US soil.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: Bay Area June — mild; highs ~20–24 °C, cool evenings. Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: Qatar desert/Gulf heat-trained squad; Switzerland temperate — slight Qatar comfort vs European opponent, low impact at mild SF temps. Tag: inferred.
  • Levi's Stadium — US venue.

Squad availability

Tag: unknown.

Tactical and motivation

Switzerland control; Qatar deep block.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Market / quality Switzerland high
2022 H2H pattern Switzerland medium
Qatar motivation Low low

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 11/1 529/100 3/10 Switzerland reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. Switzerland 3/10 away — 0-2 routine away win.

Key uncertainties

  • Qatar squad freshness

Sources

Sat 13 Jun, 23:00 BST Brazil vs Morocco Pick 2–1
Actual 1–1 +2 Away goals · 2 pts
changed before

Actual 1–1 · you picked 2–1 · Away goals · 2 pts

Score history: 2–1 (Fri 29 May, 11:50 London) →1–1 (Fri 29 May, 15:05 London) →2–1 (Wed 10 Jun, 10:51 London)

Market shifted to 4/6 Brazil home (was draw-lean); humid MetLife — drop contrarian 1-1 for 2-1 Seleção. Alt: 1–1

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 4/6 · D 3/1 · A 19/4 — fav home. Source

Research

Brazil vs Morocco

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Sat 13 Jun 2026, 23:00 Europe/London
Stage Group C — Matchday 1
Venue MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey

Head-to-head

2022 WC group: Morocco 1-0 Brazil (confirmed upset). Tag: confirmed.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Brazil 2-2-1 8 7 Last 5 WCQ CONMEBOL; L 1-4 at Argentina (25 Mar 2025)
Morocco 4-0-0 21 1 Last 4 AFCON 2025 qualification matches

Brazil defensive collapse vs Argentina is a red flag. Morocco dominant in AFCON qual scoring (weaker opposition but +20 GD in window).

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: NY/NJ June — warm, humid; highs ~26–30 °C. Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: Brazil tropical; Morocco Mediterranean/North Africa — both cope with heat better than northern European sides; marginal Brazil. Tag: inferred.
  • MetLife — large crowd, neither host nation.

Squad availability

Tag: unknown.

Tactical and motivation

Morocco press and disrupt; Brazil must control midfield. 2022 H2H looms.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
2022 H2H Morocco medium
Morocco recent scoring Morocco medium
Brazil talent / depth Brazil medium
Brazil defensive form (ARG loss) Morocco medium

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 4/7 3/1 5/1 Brazil reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. Brazil 4/7 fav despite form flags — 1-1 draw contrarian vs market outright win.

Key uncertainties

  • Brazil structural fixes after 1-4 Argentina
  • Morocco step-up from CAF qual minnows

Sources

Sun 14 Jun, 02:00 BST Haiti vs Scotland Pick 0–1
Actual 0–1 +10 Exact · 10 pts

Actual 0–1 · you picked 0–1 · Exact · 10 pts

Scotland strengthened to 3/5 away; humid Boston still suits Haiti but quality edge Scotland. Alt: 0–2

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 13/2 · D 18/5 · A 3/5 — fav away. Source

Research

Haiti vs Scotland

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Sun 14 Jun 2026, 02:00 Europe/London
Stage Group C — Matchday 1
Venue Gillette Stadium, Boston

Head-to-head

No recent competitive H2H. Scotland far higher FIFA rank / WCQ pedigree. Tag: inferred.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Haiti 0-0-0* — — *Haiti WC debut — no FBref NT sample at WC level
Scotland 3-1-1 12 7 Last 5 WCQ: W 4-2 Denmark, L 3-2 Greece, W 2-1 Belarus, W 3-1 Greece, W 2-0 Belarus

Scotland strong UEFA WCQ finish; Mar 2026 friendlies L 0-1 Japan, L 0-1 Ivory Coast are caution flags. Haiti making first WC appearance.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: Boston area June — warm, humid; highs ~24–28 °C. Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: Haiti Caribbean tropical; Scotland North Atlantic temperate — Haiti better suited to humid summer than Scotland. Tag: inferred (does not overturn Scotland quality favourite).
  • Gillette — US venue, neither home.

Squad availability

Scotland injuries (Tierney/Ralston) during WCQ — verify June squad. Tag: reported.

Tactical and motivation

Scotland control vs Haiti low block; expect away dominance but low-event scoreline possible.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Quality / ranking Scotland high
WCQ form Scotland high
Mar 2026 friendly losses Scotland concern medium
Haiti unknown quantity Upset risk low low

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 7/1 103/25 4/9 Scotland reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. Scotland 4/9 away — supports 0-1 or 0-2; 0-1 primary.

Key uncertainties

  • Haiti tactical setup in debut
  • Scotland friendly form dip

Sources

Sun 14 Jun, 17:00 BST Germany vs Curacao Pick 3–0
Actual 7–1 +5 Winner · 5 pts

Actual 7–1 · you picked 3–0 · Winner · 5 pts

Lennart Karl out (Ouédraogo in) per squad news; still 1/16 Germany; NRG climate control.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 1/16 · D 23/1 · A 55/1 — fav home. Source

Research

Germany vs Curacao

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Sun 14 Jun 2026, 17:00 Europe/London
Stage Group E — Matchday 1
Venue NRG Stadium, Houston

Head-to-head

No meaningful senior H2H — mismatch on paper. Tag: inferred.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Germany 4-2-0* 18 4 *UEFA Nations League A Group 3: 4W-2D; also 7-0 Bosnia (Nov 2024)
Curacao Debut / minnow — CONCACAF qualifier

Germany topped Nations League group (18 GF / 4 GA in 6). Curacao huge underdog (75/1).

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: Houston June — very hot, humid (highs ~32–35 °C); NRG Stadium retractable roof / climate control likely limits on-pitch heat stress. Tag: reported (JetPac host-city guide).
  • Acclimatization: Curaçao Caribbean; Germany temperate — minor Caribbean edge if playing in open heat; blunted indoors. Germany quality dominates. Tag: inferred.
  • US venue.

Squad availability

Germany full strength expected — Tag: reported.

Tactical and motivation

Germany possession avalanche; Curacao ultra-defensive.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Quality gap Germany high
Nations League scoring Germany high
Market Germany high

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 1/16 20/1 75/1 Germany reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. Germany 1/16 — 3-0 banker scoreline.

Key uncertainties

  • Rotation if group already decided later — N/A MD1

Sources

Sun 14 Jun, 17:00 BST Spain vs Cape Verde Pick 3–0
Actual 0–0 +2 Away goals · 2 pts

Actual 0–0 · you picked 3–0 · Away goals · 2 pts

Yamal fit for opener per SuperSport Jun 8; Oddschecker 1/9 · 66/5 · 28/1 Spain.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 1/9 · D 66/5 · A 28/1 — fav home. Source

Research

Spain vs Cape Verde

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Sun 14 Jun 2026, 17:00 Europe/London
Stage Group H — Matchday 1
Venue Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Head-to-head

No competitive H2H — Cape Verde WC debut. Tag: unknown.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Spain 5-1-0* 14 3 *UEFA Nations League + WCQ — elite possession side
Cape Verde Debut — AFCON 2025 qualifiers strong

Spain 1/10 home favourites. Cape Verde plucky AFCON 2023 semi-finalists but huge step up.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: Atlanta June — hot, humid; highs ~30–32 °C. Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: Cape Verde tropical Atlantic islands; Spain temperate — minor Cape Verde heat comfort, overwhelmed by Spain quality. Tag: inferred.
  • Mercedes-Benz — US venue.

Squad availability

Tag: unknown.

Tactical and motivation

Spain siege; Cape Verde low block.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Quality gap Spain high
Market Spain high

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 1/10 113/10 34/1 Spain reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. Spain 1/10 — 3-0.

Key uncertainties

  • Spain rotation MD1

Sources

Sun 14 Jun, 20:00 BST Netherlands vs Japan Pick 2–1
Actual 2–2 +2 Home goals · 2 pts

Actual 2–2 · you picked 2–1 · Home goals · 2 pts

Timber ruled out (groin); Oddschecker 11/10 · 13/5 · 11/4 — open Oranje 2-1.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 10/9 · D 13/5 · A 11/4 — fav home. Source

Research

Netherlands vs Japan

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Sun 14 Jun 2026, 20:00 Europe/London
Stage Group F — Matchday 1
Venue AT&T Stadium, Dallas

Head-to-head

2010 WC: Japan beat Denmark 3-1 in same group as Netherlands; NL beat Japan 1-0. Tag: confirmed.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Netherlands 5-0-1* 16 3 *UEFA WCQ unbeaten; Nations League 9 pts; W 4-0 Lithuania (Nov 2025)
Japan 5-0-0 14 3 Last 5: first non-host to qualify (Mar 2025); strong AFC run

Netherlands unbeaten in WCQ; Japan five straight wins entering WC per secondary desks. Tight market (21/20 home).

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: Dallas June — hot; highs ~32–35 °C; AT&T Stadium often climate-controlled. Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: Japan humid summer acclimation; Netherlands temperate — marginal Japan comfort in heat if outdoors. Tag: inferred.
  • US venue.

Squad availability

Memphis Depay / Kubo — verify. Tag: reported.

Tactical and motivation

Attacking brands clash — 2-1 home edge fits market nudge.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
WCQ / form Both strong medium
Market Netherlands slight medium
Japan counter pace Japan medium

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 21/20 11/4 14/5 Netherlands reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. Netherlands 21/20 — 2-1 home aligns.

Key uncertainties

  • Group F opener intensity
  • Heat in Dallas

Sources

Sun 14 Jun, 20:00 BST Belgium vs Egypt Pick 2–0
Actual 1–1 +0 Miss · 0 pts

Actual 1–1 · you picked 2–0 · Miss · 0 pts

Cool Seattle disadvantages Egypt; Oddschecker 7/10 · 3/1 · 19/4 Belgium.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 7/10 · D 3/1 · A 19/4 — fav home. Source

Research

Belgium vs Egypt

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Sun 14 Jun 2026, 20:00 Europe/London
Stage Group G — Matchday 1
Venue Lumen Field, Seattle

Head-to-head

2018 WC: Belgium 1-0 Egypt in group. Tag: confirmed.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Belgium 3-2-1 10 7 UEFA Nations League + WCQ
Egypt 4-1-1 9 5 CAF WCQ — strong

Belgium market home fav (7/10). Egypt organised under Héctor Cúper but gap in depth.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: Seattle June — mild, cool Pacific; highs ~18–22 °C. Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: Belgium temperate; Egypt North Africa heat-preferring — Egypt disadvantaged in cool Seattle vs desert-trained expectations. Tag: inferred.
  • Lumen Field — US venue.

Squad availability

De Bruyne fitness — Tag: reported.

Tactical and motivation

Belgium possession; Egypt counter via Salah.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Squad depth Belgium high
Salah threat Egypt medium
Market Belgium medium

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 7/10 3/1 451/100 Belgium reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. Belgium 7/10 — 2-0.

Key uncertainties

  • Belgium golden generation final run

Sources

Mon 15 Jun, 00:00 BST Cote d'Ivoire vs Ecuador Pick 1–1
Actual 1–0 +2 Home goals · 2 pts

Actual 1–0 · you picked 1–1 · Home goals · 2 pts

Hot Philly; Oddschecker 13/5 · 2/1 · 6/4 Ecuador slight away — even score.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 13/5 · D 2/1 · A 6/4 — fav away. Source

Research

Cote d'Ivoire vs Ecuador

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Mon 15 Jun 2026, 00:00 Europe/London
Stage Group E — Matchday 1
Venue Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

Head-to-head

CAF vs CONMEBOL — limited recent H2H on FBref. Tag: unknown.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Cote d'Ivoire 3-2-1 11 8 AFCON 2025 cycle + WCQ
Ecuador 4-1-1 10 6 CONMEBOL WCQ — top-four finish

Oddschecker slight Ecuador away lean (11/8). Both physical, transition-heavy sides.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: Philadelphia June — hot, humid; highs ~28–32 °C. Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: Côte d'Ivoire tropical West Africa; Ecuador Andean/tropical mix — slight Ivory Coast heat-humidity edge. Tag: inferred.
  • Lincoln Financial Field — US venue.

Squad availability

Tag: unknown.

Tactical and motivation

Open game possible; either side can win; draw plausible.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Market lean Ecuador slight low
CONMEBOL qual Ecuador medium
AFCON pedigree Ivory Coast medium

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 14/5 21/10 11/8 Ecuador reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. 11/8 Ecuador away — 1-1 when FBref evenly split.

Key uncertainties

  • First meeting at WC — tactical unknowns

Sources

Mon 15 Jun, 03:00 BST Sweden vs Tunisia Pick 1–1
Actual 5–1 +2 Away goals · 2 pts
changed before

Actual 5–1 · you picked 1–1 · Away goals · 2 pts

Score history: 1–0 (Fri 29 May, 11:50 London) →1–1 (Thu 4 Jun, 10:52 London)

Monterrey heat vs Sweden; market 19/20 Sweden — weather draw nudge holds. Alt: 1–0

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 20/21 · D 5/2 · A 7/2 — fav home. Source

Research

Sweden vs Tunisia

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Mon 15 Jun 2026, 03:00 Europe/London
Stage Group F — Matchday 1
Venue Estadio BBVA, Monterrey

Head-to-head

Limited H2H; European vs African styles. Tag: inferred.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Sweden 2-2-1 7 6 UEFA WCQ playoff path — competitive
Tunisia 3-1-1 8 5 CAF WCQ — solid but not elite

Sweden market home fav (1/1) but not dominant. Tunisia organised, low-event.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: Monterrey June — very hot; highs ~35–38 °C, dry heat. Tag: inferred (JetPac host-city guide).
  • Acclimatization: Tunisia North Africa/Mediterranean heat; Sweden Nordic — meaningful edge Tunisia on weather alone. Tag: inferred.
  • Mexico venue — neither Nordic nor African home.

Squad availability

Tag: unknown.

Tactical and motivation

Cagey opener — under 2.5 goals likely.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Market Sweden slight medium
Home continent (Mexico venue) Sweden travel low
Tunisia defence Draw risk medium

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 1/1 12/5 7/2 Sweden reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. 1/1 Sweden — 1-0 low-scoring home nudge.

Key uncertainties

  • Sweden scoring consistency

Sources

Mon 15 Jun, 23:00 BST Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay Pick 0–2
Actual 1–1 +0 Miss · 0 pts

Actual 1–1 · you picked 0–2 · Miss · 0 pts

Miami heat; Uruguay now 12/25 away (stronger fav) — 0-2 unchanged.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 15/2 · D 7/2 · A 12/25 — fav away. Source

Research

Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Mon 15 Jun 2026, 23:00 Europe/London
Stage Group H — Matchday 1
Venue Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Head-to-head

2022 WC: Saudi Arabia 2-1 Argentina (outlier); Uruguay quarter-finalists. Tag: confirmed (2022 context).

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Saudi Arabia 2-1-2 5 7 AFC WCQ — qualified
Uruguay 4-1-1 11 5 CONMEBOL WCQ — strong

Uruguay clear market favourites (8/15 away). Saudi unlikely to repeat 2022 miracle.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: Miami mid-June — hot, humid; mean daily max ~32 °C, ~74% RH (Wikipedia: Climate of Miami). Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: Saudi Arabia desert/Gulf extremes; Uruguay temperate South Atlantic — Saudis tolerate heat better than typical European sides; Uruguay still superior squad. Tag: inferred.
  • Hard Rock Stadium — open air; hydration/fatigue factor in second half. Tag: confirmed.

Squad availability

Tag: unknown.

Tactical and motivation

Uruguay control; Saudi low block.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Market / quality Uruguay high
CONMEBOL pedigree Uruguay high
Saudi 2022 memory Upset risk low

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 627/100 7/2 8/15 Uruguay reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. Uruguay 8/15 away — 0-2.

Key uncertainties

  • Saudi defensive discipline

Sources

Tue 16 Jun, 02:00 BST Iran vs New Zealand Pick 1–0
Actual 2–2 +0 Miss · 0 pts

Actual 2–2 · you picked 1–0 · Miss · 0 pts

Warm LA; Oddschecker 10/11 · 5/2 · 15/4 — low-scoring SoFi.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 10/11 · D 5/2 · A 15/4 — fav home. Source

Research

Iran vs New Zealand

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Tue 16 Jun 2026, 02:00 Europe/London
Stage Group G — Matchday 1
Venue SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles

Head-to-head

Limited meetings; Iran physical, NZ organised. Tag: inferred.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Iran 3-1-1 8 4 AFC WCQ — qualified
New Zealand 2-2-1 6 6 OFC + inter-confederation path

Iran slight home market lean (10/11). Low-scoring likely.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: LA June — warm, dry; highs ~25–30 °C. Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: Iran hot/arid summers; New Zealand cool temperate — slight Iran edge. Tag: inferred.
  • SoFi — US venue.

Squad availability

Tag: unknown.

Tactical and motivation

Iran press at altitude-neutral venue; NZ compact.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Market Iran slight medium
AFC qual form Iran medium

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 10/11 5/2 10/3 Iran reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. Iran 10/11 — 1-0.

Key uncertainties

  • NZ defensive resilience

Sources

Tue 16 Jun, 20:00 BST France vs Senegal Pick 2–0 medium

Saliba/Kounde/Maignan fit per Football365 Jun 16; Senegal 2002 memory but France 12/25 home — 2-0.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 5/6 · D 10/1 · A 13/2 — fav home. Source

Research

France vs Senegal

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Tue 16 Jun 2026, 20:00 Europe/London
Stage Group I — Matchday 1
Venue MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey

Head-to-head

2002 WC: Senegal 1-0 France opener shock. Tag: confirmed (historical).

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
France 4-1-1 12 4 UEFA WCQ — Group D winners
Senegal 3-2-1 9 7 CAF WCQ; AFCON 2025 controversy

France heavy favourites (4/9). Senegal AFCON title stripped administratively — motivation mixed.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: NY/NJ June — warm, humid; highs ~26–30 °C. Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: Senegal tropical West Africa; France temperate — Senegal heat tolerance, France quality still favours Les Bleus. Tag: inferred.
  • MetLife — US venue.

Squad availability

Player / role Team Status Tag Source
William Saliba France Fit to start (back not as bad as feared) reported Football365, Racing Post Jun 16
Jules Kounde France Fit (precautionary sub vs N Ireland) reported Football365 Jun 16
Mike Maignan France Expected fit reported Racing Post Jun 16
Kalidou Koulibaly Senegal Played 8 min vs Saudi Arabia; may start reported Football365 Jun 16
Nicolas Jackson Senegal Available (sent off friendly, not suspended) confirmed Football365 Jun 16
Assane Diao / Gueye Senegal Fitness tests reported Racing Post Jun 16

Tactical and motivation

France control; Senegal athletic press.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Quality France high
2002 H2H memory Senegal motivation low
Market France high

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 12/25 10/3 6/1 France reported

Accessed 2026-06-16. France 12/25 (~1.48) — narrow 2-0; MD1 draw-heavy tournament but Les Bleus full strength.

Key uncertainties

  • Senegal squad harmony post-AFCON ruling

Sources

Tue 16 Jun, 23:00 BST Iraq vs Norway Pick 0–2 medium

Haaland/Odegaard start; Norway -370 ML — 0-2 unchanged.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 157/10 · D 13/2 · A 1/4 — fav away. Source

Research

Iraq vs Norway

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Tue 16 Jun 2026, 23:00 Europe/London
Stage Group I — Matchday 1
Venue Gillette Stadium, Boston

Head-to-head

No recent meetings. Tag: unknown.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Iraq 1-1-3 4 9 AFC WCQ — qualified via playoffs
Norway 6-0-0* 18 4 *UEFA WCQ Group I — unbeaten

Norway unbeaten WCQ with Haaland (18 GF). Iraq heroic playoff win vs Bolivia but outclassed here.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: Boston June — warm, humid; highs ~24–28 °C. Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: Iraq Middle East heat; Norway Nordic — minor Iraq heat comfort; Norway quality and Haaland-led attack still dominate. Tag: inferred.
  • Gillette — US venue.

Squad availability

Haaland / Ødegaard — Tag: reported.

Tactical and motivation

Norway press; Iraq low block.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Quality / WCQ Norway high
Market Norway high
Iraq organisation Low upset chance low

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 127/10 147/25 1/4 Norway reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. Norway 1/4 away — 0-2.

Key uncertainties

  • Ødegaard fitness

Sources

Wed 17 Jun, 02:00 BST Argentina vs Algeria Pick 2–0 medium

Messi managing hamstring fatigue but in squad (Kickoff XI); Oddschecker 2/5 home.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 9/20 · D 19/5 · A 823/100 — fav home. Source

Research

Argentina vs Algeria

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Wed 17 Jun 2026, 02:00 Europe/London
Stage Group J — Matchday 1
Venue Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

Head-to-head

Limited H2H; Argentina dominant nation vs Algeria AFCON pedigree. Tag: inferred.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Argentina 4-1-1 11 4 CONMEBOL WCQ — holders strong
Algeria 3-2-1 9 8 CAF WCQ — competitive

Argentina 21/50 home heavy fav. Algeria can frustrate but unlikely to win opener.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: Kansas City June — hot, humid continental; highs ~30–32 °C. Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: Algeria North Africa; Argentina temperate Pampas — slight Algeria heat edge, minor vs Argentina squad depth. Tag: inferred.
  • Arrowhead — US venue.

Squad availability

Messi era ended — Lautaro-led; Tag: reported.

Tactical and motivation

Argentina possession; Algeria low block.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Holder status / depth Argentina high
Market Argentina high
Algeria defence Low-scoring risk medium

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 21/50 7/2 861/100 Argentina reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. Argentina 21/50 — 2-0.

Key uncertainties

  • Argentina post-Messi cohesion

Sources

Wed 17 Jun, 05:00 BST Austria vs Jordan Pick 2–1 low

Oddschecker 1/3 · 24/5 · 9/1 Austria; Jordan debut can nick one.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 4/11 · D 9/2 · A 17/2 — fav home. Source

Research

Austria vs Jordan

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Sat 13 Jun 2026, 05:00 Europe/London
Stage Group J — Matchday 1
Venue Levi's Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area

Head-to-head

Sparse H2H. Austria UEFA tier above Jordan AFC debutant. Tag: inferred.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Austria 4-1-1 12 5 UEFA WCQ + Nations League
Jordan 2-2-1 6 6 AFC WCQ — historic qualification

Austria 1/3 home fav. Jordan can score on break but defensive gap.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: Bay Area June — mild; highs ~20–24 °C. Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: Jordan Middle East; Austria Central Europe — minor Jordan heat-region familiarity. Tag: inferred.
  • Levi's — US venue.

Squad availability

Tag: unknown.

Tactical and motivation

Austria press; Jordan compact.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Market / UEFA form Austria high
Jordan motivation Debut medium

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 1/3 24/5 17/2 Austria reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. Austria 1/3 — 2-1 with Jordan goal.

Key uncertainties

  • Jordan fitness in first WC

Sources

Wed 17 Jun, 17:00 BST Portugal vs DR Congo Pick 3–0 medium

Oddschecker 2/7 · 509/100 · 123/10 Portugal heavy fav.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 3/10 · D 5/1 · A 59/5 — fav home. Source

Research

Portugal vs DR Congo

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Wed 17 Jun 2026, 17:00 Europe/London
Stage Group K — Matchday 1
Venue NRG Stadium, Houston

Head-to-head

Limited H2H. Portugal heavy favourites. Tag: inferred.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Portugal 4-1-1 13 5 UEFA Nations League + WCQ
DR Congo 3-2-1 8 7 CAF WCQ — qualified

Portugal 2/7 home; DR Congo physical but outgunned.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: Houston June — extreme heat/humidity; NRG climate control likely. Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: DR Congo tropical Central Africa; Portugal temperate Atlantic — minor Congo heat edge if outdoors. Tag: inferred.
  • US venue.

Squad availability

Ronaldo / Leão — Tag: reported.

Tactical and motivation

Portugal siege; DR Congo low block.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Market / depth Portugal high
CAF pedigree DR Congo low

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 2/7 549/100 113/10 Portugal reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. Portugal 2/7 — 3-0.

Key uncertainties

  • Portugal rotation

Sources

Wed 17 Jun, 20:00 BST England vs Croatia Pick 2–1 medium

Saka managing Achilles (managed minutes); Oddschecker 8/11 home; Croatia H2H risk. Alt: 1–1

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 8/11 · D 29/10 · A 441/100 — fav home. Source

Research

England vs Croatia

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Wed 17 Jun 2026, 20:00 Europe/London
Stage Group L — Matchday 1
Venue AT&T Stadium, Dallas

Head-to-head

2018 WC semi: Croatia 2-1 England (AET). Mar 2025: Croatia W 2-0 vs France (NL QF leg 1). Tag: confirmed.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
England 4-0-1 14 3 UEFA Nations League 2024-25 (5 matches)
Croatia 3-2-3 9 10 UEFA Nations League 2024-25 (8 matches)

England 5W-0D-1L in Nations League B (16 GF, 3 GA). Croatia beat France 2-0 in QF leg 1 — pedigree remains.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: Dallas June — hot; highs ~32–35 °C (stadium may be climate-controlled). Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: Croatia Mediterranean; England temperate — marginal Croatia warmth comfort. Tag: inferred.
  • AT&T — US venue.

Squad availability

England squad debate — Tag: reported.

Tactical and motivation

England possession; Croatia deep block and Modrić counters.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Recent NT form England medium
Squad depth England medium
Tournament pedigree / H2H Croatia medium

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 8/11 14/5 41/10 England reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. England 8/11 — 2-1; 1-1 alternate.

Key uncertainties

  • England mental block vs Croatia from 2018

Sources

Thu 18 Jun, 00:00 BST Ghana vs Panama Pick 1–1 low

Toronto mild; Oddschecker 23/20 · 5/2 · 29/10 — three-way coin-flip.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 5/4 · D 5/2 · A 29/10 — fav home. Source

Research

Ghana vs Panama

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Thu 18 Jun 2026, 00:00 Europe/London
Stage Group L — Matchday 1
Venue BMO Field, Toronto

Head-to-head

Limited H2H. Tag: unknown.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Ghana 3-1-1 9 6 CAF WCQ
Panama 2-2-1 7 7 CONCACAF WCQ

Market three-way (21/20 / 11/4 / 29/10) — true coin-flip fixture.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: Toronto June — mild; highs ~22–26 °C. Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: Ghana tropical West Africa; Panama tropical Central America — neutral heat/humidity matchup. Tag: inferred.
  • BMO Field — Canada venue.

Squad availability

Tag: unknown.

Tactical and motivation

Both need points; cautious approach → draw.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Market balance None low
Form parity Draw medium

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 21/20 11/4 29/10 Ghana reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. Too tight — 1-1.

Key uncertainties

  • Late squad news

Sources

Thu 18 Jun, 03:00 BST Uzbekistan vs Colombia Pick 0–2 medium

Azteca altitude suits Colombia; Oddschecker 861/100 · 7/2 · 2/5 away.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 93/10 · D 7/2 · A 21/50 — fav away. Source

Research

Uzbekistan vs Colombia

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off Thu 18 Jun 2026, 03:00 Europe/London
Stage Group K — Matchday 1
Venue Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

Head-to-head

No H2H. Colombia CONMEBOL tier well above Uzbekistan debut. Tag: inferred.

Form (last 5–10)

Team W-D-L GF GA Notes
Uzbekistan Debut — — AFC qualifier — first WC
Colombia 4-1-1 11 5 CONMEBOL WCQ — strong

Colombia 4/9 away fav. Uzbekistan fairytale qualification but mismatch.

Venue and context

  • Expected weather at kick-off: Mexico City June evening — mild highs ~22–24 °C at altitude, thin air, afternoon rain possible. Tag: inferred.
  • Acclimatization: Colombia Andean/high-altitude training; Uzbekistan continental — Colombia better suited to Azteca altitude. Tag: inferred.
  • Mexico venue — Colombia away but altitude-adapted profile. Tag: inferred.

Squad availability

Tag: unknown.

Tactical and motivation

Colombia control; Uzbekistan deep block.

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Weather / acclimatization See venue bullets inferred
Quality gap Colombia high
Market Colombia high
Altitude Slight Colombia edge low

Market odds (secondary)

Source Home Draw Away Favourite Tag
Oddschecker 823/100 401/100 4/9 Colombia reported

Accessed 2026-05-29. Colombia 4/9 away — 0-2.

Key uncertainties

  • Uzbekistan defensive discipline in debut

Sources

Thu 18 Jun, 17:00 BST Czechia vs South Africa Pick 1–0 medium changed before

Score history: 1–1 (Wed 10 Jun, 11:36 London) →1–0 (Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London)

Czechia need win after Korea loss; market 11/10 home vs SA — keep narrow home win (MD1 review).

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 11/10 · D 14/5 · A 19/5 — fav home. Source

Research

Czechia vs South Africa

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-18T17:00:00+01:00
Stage group_a_md2
Venue Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 1-1 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Thu 18 Jun, 20:00 BST Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Pick 2–0 medium

Switzerland quality edge over Bosnia.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 4/7 · D 16/5 · A 11/2 — fav home. Source

Research

Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-18T20:00:00+01:00
Stage group_b_md2
Venue SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 2-0 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Thu 18 Jun, 23:00 BST Canada vs Qatar Pick 2–0 medium changed before

Score history: 2–0 (Wed 10 Jun, 11:36 London) →1–0 (Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London) →2–0 (Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London)

Canada 7/20 home fav vs Qatar; hosts after B&H draw — MD1 review restores 2-0 over cautious 1-0.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 7/20 · D 49/10 · A 113/10 — fav home. Source

Research

Canada vs Qatar

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-18T23:00:00+01:00
Stage group_b_md2
Venue BC Place, Vancouver

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 2-0 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Fri 19 Jun, 02:00 BST Mexico vs Korea Republic Pick 2–1 medium changed before

Score history: 2–1 (Wed 10 Jun, 11:36 London) →1–1 (Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London) →2–1 (Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London)

Mexico 21/20 home vs Korea; both MD1 winners but altitude Guadalajara — not a coin-flip 1-1 (MD1 review).

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 21/20 · D 12/5 · A 18/5 — fav home. Source

Research

Mexico vs Korea Republic

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-19T02:00:00+01:00
Stage group_a_md2
Venue Estadio Akron, Guadalajara

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 2-1 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Fri 19 Jun, 17:00 BST United States vs Australia Pick 1–0 medium changed before

Score history: 1–1 (Wed 10 Jun, 11:36 London) →2–1 (Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London) →1–0 (Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London)

USA 3/4 fav; Squawka Under 2.5 controlled Seattle — 1-0 not 2-1 (MD1 review). Alt: 2–1

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 3/4 · D 10/3 · A 19/4 — fav home. Source

Research

United States vs Australia

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-19T17:00:00+01:00
Stage group_d_md2
Venue Lumen Field, Seattle

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 1-1 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Fri 19 Jun, 18:00 BST Scotland vs Morocco Pick 1–2 medium

Morocco 11/10 away; held Brazil — Scotland Haiti win does not flip this (Scotland lesson).

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 47/10 · D 27/10 · A 11/10 — fav away. Source

Research

Scotland vs Morocco

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-19T18:00:00+01:00
Stage group_c_md2
Venue Gillette Stadium, Boston

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 1-2 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Fri 19 Jun, 21:00 BST Brazil vs Haiti Pick 3–0 high changed before

Score history: 3–0 (Wed 10 Jun, 11:36 London) →2–0 (Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London) →3–0 (Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London)

Brazil 2/15 vs Haiti; Morocco draw does not shrink Seleção vs bottom of Group C (MD1 review).

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 2/15 · D 14/1 · A 50/1 — fav home. Source

Research

Brazil vs Haiti

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-19T21:00:00+01:00
Stage group_c_md2
Venue Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 3-0 high

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Sat 20 Jun, 01:00 BST Turkiye vs Paraguay Pick 1–0 medium changed before

Score history: 1–1 (Wed 10 Jun, 11:36 London) →2–0 (Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London) →1–0 (Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London)

Turkiye 13/10 home bounce; Paraguay shipped 4 — narrow not 2-0 (MD1 review).

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 13/10 · D 5/2 · A 3/1 — fav home. Source

Research

Turkiye vs Paraguay

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-20T01:00:00+01:00
Stage group_d_md2
Venue Levi's Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 1-1 low

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Sat 20 Jun, 02:00 BST Tunisia vs Japan Pick 1–2 medium

Japan technical edge over Tunisia.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 343/50 · D 3/1 · A 17/20 — fav away. Source

Research

Tunisia vs Japan

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-20T02:00:00+01:00
Stage group_f_md2
Venue Estadio BBVA, Monterrey

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 1-2 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Sat 20 Jun, 13:00 BST Netherlands vs Sweden Pick 2–1 medium changed before

Score history: 2–1 (Wed 10 Jun, 11:36 London) →2–2 (Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London) →2–1 (Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London)

Netherlands 8/11 home fav; Sweden beat Tunisia but market still backs Oranje — not 2-2 (MD1 review). Alt: 1–2

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 8/11 · D 3/1 · A 17/4 — fav home. Source

Research

Netherlands vs Sweden

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-20T13:00:00+01:00
Stage group_f_md2
Venue NRG Stadium, Houston

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 2-1 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Sat 20 Jun, 16:00 BST Germany vs Cote d'Ivoire Pick 2–1 medium changed before

Score history: 2–1 (Wed 10 Jun, 11:36 London) →3–1 (Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London) →2–1 (Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London)

Germany 4/7 vs Ivory Coast both on 3pts — tight not 3-1 (MD1 review).

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 4/7 · D 7/2 · A 5/1 — fav home. Source

Research

Germany vs Cote d'Ivoire

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-20T16:00:00+01:00
Stage group_e_md2
Venue BMO Field, Toronto

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 2-1 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Sat 20 Jun, 20:00 BST Ecuador vs Curacao Pick 2–0 medium

Ecuador favoured over Curacao.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 1/4 · D 103/10 · A 30/1 — fav home. Source

Research

Ecuador vs Curacao

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-20T20:00:00+01:00
Stage group_e_md2
Venue Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 2-0 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Sun 21 Jun, 12:00 BST Spain vs Saudi Arabia Pick 2–0 high changed before

Score history: 2–0 (Wed 10 Jun, 11:36 London) →2–1 (Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London) →2–0 (Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London)

Spain 2/15 must beat Saudi after 0-0 opener — 2-0 not 2-1 (MD1 review).

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 2/15 · D 113/10 · A 28/1 — fav home. Source

Research

Spain vs Saudi Arabia

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-21T12:00:00+01:00
Stage group_h_md2
Venue Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 2-0 high

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Sun 21 Jun, 15:00 BST Belgium vs Iran Pick 1–1 low changed before

Score history: 2–1 (Wed 10 Jun, 11:36 London) →1–1 (Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London)

Group G all 1pt after MD1 draws — cagey 1-1 stands (MD1 review).

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 4/9 · D 7/2 · A 196/25 — fav home. Source

Research

Belgium vs Iran

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-21T15:00:00+01:00
Stage group_g_md2
Venue SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 2-1 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Sun 21 Jun, 18:00 BST Uruguay vs Cape Verde Pick 2–0 medium changed before

Score history: 2–0 (Wed 10 Jun, 11:36 London) →1–1 (Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London) →2–0 (Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London)

Uruguay 1/2 heavy fav; Cape Verde 0-0 Spain ≠ parity — revert 1-1 (MD1 review).

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 1/2 · D 7/2 · A 353/50 — fav home. Source

Research

Uruguay vs Cape Verde

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-21T18:00:00+01:00
Stage group_h_md2
Venue Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 2-0 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Sun 21 Jun, 21:00 BST New Zealand vs Egypt Pick 1–2 medium changed before

Score history: 1–1 (Wed 10 Jun, 11:36 London) →1–2 (Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London)

Egypt 3/4 away; NZ scored twice vs Iran — keep 1-2 (MD1 review).

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 5/1 · D 3/1 · A 3/4 — fav away. Source

Research

New Zealand vs Egypt

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-21T21:00:00+01:00
Stage group_g_md2
Venue BC Place, Vancouver

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 1-1 low

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Mon 22 Jun, 13:00 BST Argentina vs Austria Pick 2–0 high

Argentina beat Austria in Dallas.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 13/20 · D 3/1 · A 529/100 — fav home. Source

Research

Argentina vs Austria

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-22T13:00:00+01:00
Stage group_j_md2
Venue AT&T Stadium, Dallas

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 2-0 high

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Mon 22 Jun, 17:00 BST France vs Iraq Pick 3–0 high

France too strong for Iraq.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 2/15 · D 93/10 · A 28/1 — fav home. Source

Research

France vs Iraq

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-22T17:00:00+01:00
Stage group_i_md2
Venue Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 3-0 high

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Mon 22 Jun, 20:00 BST Norway vs Senegal Pick 1–1 low changed before

Score history: 1–2 (Wed 10 Jun, 11:36 London) →1–1 (Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London)

Norway 6/5 home vs Senegal; prior 1-2 pick contradicted market — open Group I (MD1 review). Alt: 2–1

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 6/5 · D 13/5 · A 13/5 — fav home. Source

Research

Norway vs Senegal

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-22T20:00:00+01:00
Stage group_i_md2
Venue MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 1-2 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Tue 23 Jun, 01:00 BST Jordan vs Algeria Pick 1–2 medium changed before

Score history: 2–0 (Wed 10 Jun, 11:36 London) →1–2 (Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London)

Algeria 13/20 away fav; prior 2-0 Jordan inverted rationale — fix (MD1 review).

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 13/2 · D 10/3 · A 13/20 — fav away. Source

Research

Jordan vs Algeria

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-23T01:00:00+01:00
Stage group_j_md2
Venue Levi's Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 2-0 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Tue 23 Jun, 13:00 BST Portugal vs Uzbekistan Pick 3–0 high

Portugal should beat Uzbekistan.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 1/4 · D 11/2 · A 25/2 — fav home. Source

Research

Portugal vs Uzbekistan

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-23T13:00:00+01:00
Stage group_k_md2
Venue NRG Stadium, Houston

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 3-0 high

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Tue 23 Jun, 16:00 BST England vs Ghana Pick 2–1 medium

England edge Ghana in Boston.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 7/20 · D 49/10 · A 10/1 — fav home. Source

Research

England vs Ghana

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-23T16:00:00+01:00
Stage group_l_md2
Venue Gillette Stadium, Boston

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 2-1 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Tue 23 Jun, 19:00 BST Panama vs Croatia Pick 0–2 medium

Croatia too strong for Panama.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 6/1 · D 3/1 · A 4/7 — fav away. Source

Research

Panama vs Croatia

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-23T19:00:00+01:00
Stage group_l_md2
Venue BMO Field, Toronto

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 0-2 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Tue 23 Jun, 22:00 BST Colombia vs DR Congo Pick 2–0 medium

Colombia edge DR Congo.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 1/2 · D 17/5 · A 15/2 — fav home. Source

Research

Colombia vs DR Congo

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-23T22:00:00+01:00
Stage group_k_md2
Venue Estadio Akron, Guadalajara

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 2-0 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Wed 24 Jun, 15:00 BST Switzerland vs Canada Pick 2–1 medium changed before

Score history: 1–2 (Wed 10 Jun, 11:36 London) →2–1 (Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London)

Switzerland 6/5 home; prior 1-2 was Canada away win vs market — hosts edge (MD1 review).

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 6/5 · D 12/5 · A 14/5 — fav home. Source

Research

Switzerland vs Canada

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-24T15:00:00+01:00
Stage group_b_md3
Venue BC Place, Vancouver

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 1-2 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Wed 24 Jun, 15:00 BST Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar Pick 1–1 medium

Bosnia vs Qatar likely open.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 3/5 · D 3/1 · A 11/2 — fav home. Source

Research

Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-24T15:00:00+01:00
Stage group_b_md3
Venue Lumen Field, Seattle

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 1-1 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Wed 24 Jun, 18:00 BST Scotland vs Brazil Pick 0–2 medium changed before

Score history: 0–2 (Wed 10 Jun, 11:36 London) →1–2 (Tue 16 Jun, 09:29 London) →0–2 (Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London)

Brazil 4/9 away; Scotland competitive but do not gift goals — 0-2 not 1-2 (Scotland lesson).

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 7/1 · D 401/100 · A 4/9 — fav away. Source

Research

Scotland vs Brazil

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-24T18:00:00+01:00
Stage group_c_md3
Venue Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 0-2 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Wed 24 Jun, 18:00 BST Morocco vs Haiti Pick 2–0 medium

Morocco should see off Haiti.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 33/100 · D 19/4 · A 11/1 — fav home. Source

Research

Morocco vs Haiti

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-24T18:00:00+01:00
Stage group_c_md3
Venue Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 2-0 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Wed 24 Jun, 21:00 BST Czechia vs Mexico Pick 0–2 medium

Mexico need win at Azteca vs Czechia.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 15/4 · D 13/5 · A 49/50 — fav away. Source

Research

Czechia vs Mexico

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-24T21:00:00+01:00
Stage group_a_md3
Venue Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 0-2 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Wed 24 Jun, 21:00 BST South Africa vs Korea Republic Pick 1–1 low

South Africa vs Korea fight for third.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 5/1 · D 16/5 · A 27/25 — fav away. Source

Research

South Africa vs Korea Republic

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-24T21:00:00+01:00
Stage group_a_md3
Venue Estadio BBVA, Monterrey

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 1-1 low

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Thu 25 Jun, 16:00 BST Curacao vs Cote d'Ivoire Pick 0–2 medium

Ivory Coast push vs Curacao.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 22/1 · D 8/1 · A 3/10 — fav away. Source

Research

Curacao vs Cote d'Ivoire

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-25T16:00:00+01:00
Stage group_e_md3
Venue Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 0-2 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Thu 25 Jun, 16:00 BST Ecuador vs Germany Pick 0–2 high

Germany should beat Ecuador.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 4/1 · D 29/10 · A 3/4 — fav away. Source

Research

Ecuador vs Germany

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-25T16:00:00+01:00
Stage group_e_md3
Venue MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 0-2 high

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Thu 25 Jun, 19:00 BST Japan vs Sweden Pick 1–2 medium changed before

Score history: 2–1 (Wed 10 Jun, 11:36 London) →1–2 (Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London)

Sweden top Group F after 5-1; Japan drew Netherlands — 1-2 Sweden not Japan 2-1 (MD1 review). Alt: 2–2

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 23/20 · D 12/5 · A 5/2 — fav home. Source

Research

Japan vs Sweden

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-25T19:00:00+01:00
Stage group_f_md3
Venue AT&T Stadium, Dallas

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 2-1 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Thu 25 Jun, 19:00 BST Tunisia vs Netherlands Pick 0–2 medium

Netherlands too strong for Tunisia.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 19/2 · D 451/100 · A 13/25 — fav away. Source

Research

Tunisia vs Netherlands

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-25T19:00:00+01:00
Stage group_f_md3
Venue Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 0-2 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Thu 25 Jun, 22:00 BST Turkiye vs United States Pick 1–2 medium

USA 6/4 away after 4-1 MD1; Turkiye 0-2 Australia — keep USA edge (MD1 review).

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 188/100 · D 27/10 · A 6/4 — fav away. Source

Research

Turkiye vs United States

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-25T22:00:00+01:00
Stage group_d_md3
Venue SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 1-2 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Thu 25 Jun, 22:00 BST Paraguay vs Australia Pick 1–1 low

Paraguay vs Australia mid-table clash.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 6/5 · D 23/10 · A 13/5 — fav home. Source

Research

Paraguay vs Australia

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-25T22:00:00+01:00
Stage group_d_md3
Venue Levi's Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 1-1 low

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Fri 26 Jun, 15:00 BST Norway vs France Pick 0–2 high

France already through; Norway fighting for second.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 4/1 · D 14/5 · A 17/20 — fav away. Source

Research

Norway vs France

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-26T15:00:00+01:00
Stage group_i_md3
Venue Gillette Stadium, Boston

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 0-2 high

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Fri 26 Jun, 15:00 BST Senegal vs Iraq Pick 1–1 medium

Senegal vs Iraq decides second in Group I.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 2/5 · D 7/2 · A 196/25 — fav home. Source

Research

Senegal vs Iraq

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-26T15:00:00+01:00
Stage group_i_md3
Venue BMO Field, Toronto

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 1-1 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Fri 26 Jun, 20:00 BST Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia Pick 1–1 low changed before

Score history: 0–1 (Wed 10 Jun, 11:36 London) →1–1 (Tue 16 Jun, 14:30 London)

Cape Verde held Spain; Saudi drew Uruguay — 1-1 not narrow Saudi 0-1 (MD1 review).

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 9/5 · D 13/5 · A 31/20 — fav away. Source

Research

Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-26T20:00:00+01:00
Stage group_h_md3
Venue NRG Stadium, Houston

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 0-1 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Fri 26 Jun, 20:00 BST Uruguay vs Spain Pick 0–2 high

Spain rotate but beat Uruguay.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 11/2 · D 10/3 · A 8/13 — fav away. Source

Research

Uruguay vs Spain

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-26T20:00:00+01:00
Stage group_h_md3
Venue Estadio Akron, Guadalajara

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 0-2 high

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Sat 27 Jun, 00:00 BST Egypt vs Iran Pick 1–1 low

Egypt vs Iran cautious decider.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 7/5 · D 11/5 · A 29/10 — fav home. Source

Research

Egypt vs Iran

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-27T00:00:00+01:00
Stage group_g_md3
Venue Lumen Field, Seattle

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 1-1 low

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Sat 27 Jun, 00:00 BST New Zealand vs Belgium Pick 0–2 medium

Belgium should beat New Zealand.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 14/1 · D 529/100 · A 1/4 — fav away. Source

Research

New Zealand vs Belgium

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-27T00:00:00+01:00
Stage group_g_md3
Venue BC Place, Vancouver

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 0-2 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Sat 27 Jun, 17:00 BST Panama vs England Pick 0–3 high

England need win; Panama outclassed.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 11/1 · D 11/2 · A 1/4 — fav away. Source

Research

Panama vs England

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-27T17:00:00+01:00
Stage group_l_md3
Venue MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 0-3 high

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Sat 27 Jun, 17:00 BST Croatia vs Ghana Pick 2–0 medium

Croatia beat Ghana for second.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 3/4 · D 14/5 · A 24/5 — fav home. Source

Research

Croatia vs Ghana

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-27T17:00:00+01:00
Stage group_l_md3
Venue Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 2-0 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Sat 27 Jun, 19:30 BST Colombia vs Portugal Pick 1–2 medium

Colombia upset Portugal in Miami heat.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 5/2 · D 5/2 · A 23/20 — fav away. Source

Research

Colombia vs Portugal

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-27T19:30:00+01:00
Stage group_k_md3
Venue Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 1-2 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Sat 27 Jun, 19:30 BST DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Pick 2–0 medium

DR Congo edge Uzbekistan.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 29/20 · D 12/5 · A 11/5 — fav home. Source

Research

DR Congo vs Uzbekistan

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-27T19:30:00+01:00
Stage group_k_md3
Venue Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 2-0 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Sat 27 Jun, 22:00 BST Algeria vs Austria Pick 1–1 medium

Algeria vs Austria fight for third.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 13/5 · D 23/10 · A 5/4 — fav away. Source

Research

Algeria vs Austria

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-27T22:00:00+01:00
Stage group_j_md3
Venue Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 1-1 medium

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources

Sat 27 Jun, 22:00 BST Jordan vs Argentina Pick 0–2 high

Argentina should beat Jordan.

Oddschecker (reported, 2026-06-16): H 17/1 · D 13/2 · A 1/5 — fav away. Source

Research

Jordan vs Argentina

Snapshot

Field Value
Kick-off 2026-06-27T22:00:00+01:00
Stage group_j_md3
Venue AT&T Stadium, Dallas

Factor summary

Factor Edge Confidence
Suggested score 0-2 high

Key uncertainties

  • Full squad news pending closer to kick-off; Oddschecker prices on refresh.

Sources