2026 FIFA World Cup: Our Thursday best bets including Mexico vs South Korea

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Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Matchday Two of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage begins on Thursday June 18th, with host nations Mexico and Canada among those in action.

As always, our football tipsters have got you covered with their best analysis and betting angles ahead of all four matches.

If you aren't already, make sure to get subscribed to the Odds Now YouTube channel! We believe our World Cup Daily Betting Show is the best free daily insight you will find anywhere on this summer's tournament.

You can enjoy the latest episode below, as Matt Hill and Adam Drury dissect Thursday's games.

Odds Now's best 2026 World Cup bets – Thursday June 18th 2026

Czechia vs South Africa

Matt:

1pt - Tomas Soucek over 0.5 shots on target - 2.50 (BoyleSports)

1pt - Ladislav Krejci over 0.5 shots on target - 2.75 (LiveScore Bet)

0.5pt - Soucek + Krejci over 0.5 shots on target - 5.25 (Ladbrokes/ Coral)

Adam:

0.5pt - Ladislav Krejci to be carded - 4.10 (AK Bets)

Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina

Matt:

2pts - Switzerland to win and under 3.5 goals - 2.20 (Betfred)

0.5pt - Switzerland 1-0 Bosnia correct score - 6.50 (Bet365)

Adam:

1pt - Switzerland to win and under 3.5 goals - 2.20 (Betfred)

0.5pt - Granit Xhaka anytime scorer - 5.25 (Quinn Bet)

Canada vs Qatar

Matt:

2pts - Canada over 18.5 shots - 2.50 (10Bet)

1pt - Cyle Larin to score 2+ goals - 9.00 (Betway)

Adam:

2pts - Canada over 17.5 shots - 2.05 (10Bet)

0.5pt - Canada over 24.5 shots - 6.50 (William Hill)

Mexico vs South Korea

Matt:

1.5pts - Mexico vs South Korea BTTS - 2.10 (Betfred)

1pt - South Korea to beat Mexico - 4.00 (various)

0.5pt - Kang-in Lee anytime goalscorer - 11/2 (Sporting Index)

Adam:

0.5pt - South Korea to beat Mexico - 4.00 (Bet365)

0.5pt - In-Beom Hwang anytime scorer - 11.0 (SkyBet)

Odds Now tipsters' current P/L for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Matt Hill = +16.81pts (54.5pts staked, 70.31pts returned)

Adam Drury = -2.95pts (9.55pts staked, 6.55pts returned)

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.