2026 FIFA World Cup: Our Friday best bets including Argentina vs Cape Verde

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Fri, 03 Jul 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup's last 32 stage concludes on Friday with the final three spots in the last 16 up for grabs.

Australia and Egypt face off in the opening game in a contest that presents an unexpected opportunity for both nations to progress. Then, second-favourites for outright glory Argentina take on surprise package Cape Verde in a tie which looks one-sided on paper. Finally, Colombia will take on Ghana in the final game of the opening knockout round.

As always, Odds Now are on the ball when it comes to betting insight, with our World Cup Daily Betting Show hosts Matt Hill giving his best bets for the action.

You can watch the Odds Now Daily Betting Show below – and scroll down a bit further for a handy collation of Matt's wagers.

Odds Now's best 2026 World Cup bets – Friday July 3rd 2026

Australia vs Egypt

Matt:

1.5pts - Egypt to win in 90 minutes - 2.50 (Betfred)

1pt - Patrick Beach over 3.5 saves - 3.00 (Bet365)

1pt - Over 10.5 corners - 3.75 (Sky Bet)

Argentina vs Cape Verde

Matt:

2.5pts - Argentina to win and over 3.5 goals - 2.87 (Star Sports)

1pt - Josimar Vozinha over 4.5 saves - 2.67 (Bet365)

Colombia vs Ghana

Matt:

2.5pts - Colombia win and under 3.5 goals - 1.95 (10Bet)

1pt - Benjamin Asare over 4.5 saves - 3.25 (Bet365)

Bonus Saves Treble - 0.5pts - Beach over 3.5 saves vs Egypt, Vozinha over 4.5 saves vs Argentina, Asare over 4.5 saves vs Colombia - 26.72/1 (Bet365)

Matt Hill

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Matt Hill is Odds Now's Head of Content and leads our digital operation, while also offering his insight as a tipster across darts and football.

Having worked in the industry for the best part of a decade, including extended stints with Betfred and LiveScore, Matt joined the project in May 2024 with the sole aim of making Odds Now a key player in the betting content space.

He has also forged a reputation as a respected darts tipster, landing numerous three-figure outright winners over the years, while his love for lower league football also helps him pick out the odd obscure winner in that space.

When not at the editorial desk, Matt enjoys travelling the country supporting his beloved Carlisle United FC, chucking a few arrows and spending time with his young family.

Matt Hill is Odds Now's Head of Content and leads our digital operation, while also offering his insight as a tipster across darts and football.

When not at the editorial desk, Matt enjoys travelling the country supporting his beloved Carlisle United FC, chucking a few arrows and spending time with his young family.