2026 FIFA World Cup Matchday 1 Best Bets

Host Daniel Hussey summarises all the tips from the Matchbook FIFA World Cup Matchday 1 Podcast, which features Mark O’Haire and Adrian Clarke…

Mexico vs South Africa (20:00 Thursday)

• Mark – Mexico to win & Under 3.5 Goals (1.94)
• Mark – César Montes 1+ Shot (1.75)
• Adrian – Mexico to win & BTTS No (2.06)

South Korea vs Czechia (03:00 Friday)

• Mark – South Korea Double Chance & Under 3.5 Goals (1.86)

USA vs Paraguay (02:00 Saturday)

• Adrian – BTTS (2.1)

Qatar vs Switzerland (20:00 Saturday)

• Mark – Switzerland to win & BTTS No (1.82)

Brazil vs Morocco (23:00 Saturday)

• Mark – Morocco +1.0 (1.73)
• Adrian – Draw & BTTS (5.8)

Haiti vs Scotland (02:00 Sunday)

• Adrian – Scotland to win & Over 1.5 Goals (1.98)

Germany vs Curacao (18:00 Sunday)

• Adrian – Germany to win, BTTS No & Under 5.5 Goals (1.83)

Ivory Coast vs Ecuador (00:00 Monday)

• Mark – Ivory Coast Double Chance & Under 3.5 Goals (1.86)
• Mark – Correct Score: 0-0 (6.6)
• Adrian – Draw & Under 2.5 Goals (3.25)

Long-Shots

• Mark – Ivory Coast 0-0 Ecuador (6.6)
• Adrian – Brazil vs Morocco: Draw & BTTS (5.8)

Best Bets

• Mark – Qatar vs Switzerland: Switzerland to win & BTTS No (1.82)
• Adrian – Germany vs Curacao: Germany to win, BTTS No & Under 5.5 Goals (1.83)

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