2026 FIFA World Cup: Our Wednesday best bets including England vs DR Congo

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Wed, 01 Jul 2026

The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues on Wednesday with England and USA among those chasing a place in the last 16.

Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions are first up when they take on surprise package DR Congo. Belgium and Senegal then face off in a tightly-priced contest, before hosts USA look to continue their excellent start to their tournament when taking on Bosnia & Herzegovina.

As always, Odds Now are on the ball when it comes to betting insight, with our World Cup Daily Betting Show host 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 best bets for Wednesday's matches.

Odds Now's best 2026 World Cup bets – Wednesday July 1st 2026

England vs DR Congo

Matt:

2.5pts - England -1.5 goal handicap - 1.95 (William Hill)

1pt - Jude Bellingham anytime goalscorer - 4.00 (LiveScore Bet)

France vs Sweden

Matt:

2pts - Senegal to qualify - 2.45 (Paddy Power)

1pt - Senegal win and BTTS (90 minutes) - 7.50 (Bet365)

USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina

Matt:

2pts - Both teams to score - 2.25 (AK Bets)

1pt - Draw - 5.10 (AK Bets)

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.