2026 FIFA World Cup: Semi-final preview and betting tips!
It's semi-final time at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with four international giants set to battle it out over the next two days for a place in the biggest game in football – Sunday's World Cup final.
Punters have two mouthwatering ties to get stuck into as hot favourites and 2022 World Cup runners-up France take on reigning European champions Spain on Tuesday, before old foes renew rivalries on Wednesday as England face Argentina.
As always, our experts here at Odds Now are on hand to preview the action and offer you their best betting insights. Matt Hill and Adam Drury both turned a good profit on both the last 16 and quarter-final stages and are looking to extend their fine form into the final four!
You can watch their full breakdown below on the latest episode of our Odds Now World Cup Daily Betting Show podcast – or simply scroll down to see both lads' selections.
Matt:
2pts – France under 12.5 shots – 1.91 (Bet365)
2pts – Rodri over 95.5 passes – 1.83 (Betway)
1pt – Draw in 90 minutes – 3.30 (William Hill)
Adam:
1.5pts - France to win & Mbappe over 2.5 shots - 2.90 (Bet365)
1.5pts - Kylian Mbappe to score - 2.20 (AK Bets)
Matt:
2pts – Over 3.5 cards – 2.37 (Betway)
1pt – Draw & BTTS - 4.60 (BetVictor)
1pt – Jude Bellingham anytime goalscorer – 4.33 (Sporting Index)
0.25pt – Leandro Paredes to be sent off – 34.00 (William Hill)
0.25pt – Lisandro Martínez to be sent off – 67.00 (William Hill)
0.25pt – Elliot Anderson to be sent off – 67.00 (Betfred)
0.25pt – Nico O'Reilly to be sent off – 81.00 (Betfred)
Adam:
1pt - Draw & BTTS - 4.60 (BetVictor)
0.5pts - Lisandro Martinez to score - 26.00 (BetVictor)
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.
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.
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