WORLD CUP 2026 Thread

[franz555]

Group K :

1 Portugal ( 5 )
2 Colombia ( 13 )
3 Congo DR ( 46 )
4 Uzbekistan ( 50 )

The game between Colombia and Portugal should be on your watch list. The nod to win this group is based on arguably the best midfield in the tourney. Players like Vitinha , Neves and Fernandes are going to set the tempo in 99% of their games. Another great value wager is Portugal to win it all @ 9.00 odds.

[franz555]

Group L :

1 England ( 4 )
2 Croatia ( 11 )
3 Ghana ( 74 )
4 Panama ( 33 )

With old legs still churning in Croatia's midfield , I don't see a long journey for them this time around. England should win this group with relative ease and set themselves up for KO play. Ghana are a bit of an unknown entity and Panama are severely over rated by FIFA imo.
England @ 1.75 / -128 to win their opener over Croatia looks like a possible play.

[franz555]

Sent by a Scottish buddy of mine...

[Optional]

Lot of value on picking exact forecast like Spain 1st England 2nd.

I have Mexico 1st Sth Korea 2nd Group A +400

Like a few of these and will build a lottery ticket parlay of them I think.

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Thanks for your write ups Franz. Helpful perspective

[packerd_00]

Come on England. They wanted Southgate out for Tuchel so he better deliver.

[packerd_00]

Thanks for your write ups Franz. Helpful perspective

Hey mate do you know when the WC contests are being added? Thanks!

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Hey mate do you know when the WC contests are being added? Thanks!

I haven't been told anything about contest plans I'm afraid. We'll just have to wait and see I think.

[packerd_00]

I haven't been told anything about contest plans I'm afraid. We'll just have to wait and see I think.

Thanks mate I know Chucky was putting one together.

[Headsterx]

Going to SoFi in LA and see Spain (winner in their group) against runner-up for Group J (?), Group with Argentina, Austria, Algeria and Jordan. Anyone has thought on who would be runner-up? I’m assuming Argentina would win the group.

[k13]

Going to SoFi in LA and see Spain (winner in their group) against runner-up for Group J (?), Group with Argentina, Austria, Algeria and Jordan. Anyone has thought on who would be runner-up? I’m assuming Argentina would win the group.

Austria most likely.
They can also beat Argentina.

[Headsterx]

Austria most likely.
They can also beat Argentina.

That would be cool, then it would be Spain vs Argentina.

[franz555]

That would be cool, then it would be Spain vs Argentina.

Group J :

1 Argentina ( 3 )
2 Austria ( 24 )
3 Algeria ( 29 )
4 Jordan ( 63 )

This group should be a cake walk for Argentina. Resting key players for the knockout stage will likely be a priority.
Austria should beat Algeria and Jordan to grab an auto advance to the KO stage. If there is a true " Value Play " it has to be Argentina to win it all @ 9.00 odds.

The game between Algeria and Austria will decide 2nd place. Austria had a tough time advancing to the WC as they are a mere shadow of their former self. Filling in the gaps left by a more talented core has them as a very average side. And no they really dont have much chance of beating Argentina imo

GL

[k13]

Argentina is -160 vs Austria but Austria has very little chance....

[franz555]

Argentina is -160 vs Austria but Austria has very little chance....

Perfect opportunity for you to bet on Austria and actually commit to a pre game wager.

I don't mind betting directly with you as im okay with taking Argentina. We can find a poster to hold onto the $$$$.
I'm in , just let me know how much you want on Austria. Nothing complicated about it at all

[Headsterx]

Group J :

1 Argentina ( 3 )
2 Austria ( 24 )
3 Algeria ( 29 )
4 Jordan ( 63 )

This group should be a cake walk for Argentina. Resting key players for the knockout stage will likely be a priority.
Austria should beat Algeria and Jordan to grab an auto advance to the KO stage. If there is a true " Value Play " it has to be Argentina to win it all @ 9.00 odds.

The game between Algeria and Austria will decide 2nd place. Austria had a tough time advancing to the WC as they are a mere shadow of their former self. Filling in the gaps left by a more talented core has them as a very average side. And no they really dont have much chance of beating Argentina imo

GL

Thanks for the info. Now I’ll impress my friends on the road trip to LA.

[flyingillini]

Spain to make Quarterfinals -149
is what I have bet so far.

[franz555]

Spain to make Quarterfinals -149
is what I have bet so far.

I like that one Fly

GL

[flyingillini]

I like that one Fly

GL

Thanks, can't wait for the start!

[Headsterx]

Spain to make Quarterfinals -149
is what I have bet so far.

Like that one, too. I’m picking Spain vs. Brazil in the final.

[slayer14]

Neymar not got the legs to be a starter

[franz555]

Italian National team awaiting their plane to the World Cup

[slayer14]

https://youtube.com/shorts/_-Z8Oy1uMlk?si=_CD9t1s6yWN_1ceQ

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Italian National team awaiting their plane to the World Cup

Ha-ha. At least #9 can give his "Mussolini from the Balcony" rendition.

[slayer14]

World Cup Betting Odds 2026 | Oddschecker https://share.google/vSoysFoGzuwJdMSmb

[slayer14]

It a open world cup betting wise on outright odds

[Headsterx]

[franz555]

A good measuring stick for both sides :

[Headsterx]

Germany with an early goal. USA not ready for prime times

[franz555]

Wow

What a goal by Robinson to equalize

Goal of the year candidate

[slayer14]

https://youtube.com/shorts/knudOtwEy5A?si=5jn7wGClbtYSM5Vp

[packerd_00]

Italian National team awaiting their plane to the World Cup

I can't believe they've missed three straight WC's.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Italian National team awaiting their plane to the World Cup

[franz555]

Pending :

Mexico to win Group A - Mexico @ 1.90 ( 1 unit )

June 12 : USA vs Paraguay :

USA @ 2.00 ( 1 unit )

[franz555]

Pending :

Mexico to win Group A - Mexico @ 1.90 ( 1 unit )

June 12 : USA vs Paraguay :

USA @ 2.00 ( 1 unit )

Adding :

Sunday June 12 : 1pm est @ Houston ,TX

Germany vs Curacao :

Germany -3.5 @ 1.98 ( 2 units )
Germany -1.5 1st half @ 1.93 ( 1 unit )

Curacao is a small Island in the caribbean with a population of 150,000. Somehow this true cinderella side has found 11 men who own soccer boots , and qualified for their first ever Wold Cup. When you look at the other 3 teams in their qualification group , Jamaica , Trinidad & Tobego and Bermuda. They all sound like great destinations for some sandy beaches , fruity umbrella drinks and plenty of R&R. Germany played in a fairly easy group that included Slovakia , N.Ireland and Luxembourg , all of which were beaten soundly by the Germans. This game should see Germany dominating the possession game with players like Musiala and Wirtz , and eventually routing a very tired Curacao side.