Football: match previews and analysis

24 Jun

Ecuador vs Germany Betting Odds | FIFA World Cup 2026

2026-06-24 17:36:22
Marisha Kazaryan
Sports journalist 2026-06-24 17:36:22

As the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 championship is coming to an end, Ecuador and Germany are getting ready to come out on the field. Both belonging to Group E, the teams will meet on Thursday, 25 June at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. The local kick off time is 4:00 pm, or 9:00 pm BST for the UK audiences. In the UK, you can watch it on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and BBC Sport Website. Ecuador qualified for the group stage as the CONMEBOL runners-up, while Germany got its admission ticket...

24 Jun

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Scotland vs Brazil | Betting Odds

2026-06-24 17:17:48
Melanie Gervasoni
Sports journalist 2026-06-24 17:17:48

Twenty-eight years on from their last World Cup, Steve Clarke's Scotland are back on the biggest stage of all, and an old foe is waiting in the final round of Group C: Brazil. The five-time champions were in that 1998 group too, and they beat the Scots that day. Carlo Ancelotti's side start the rematch as heavy favourites. It all plays out on Wednesday 24 June, kick-off 11pm BST, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. On a sticky Florida night, Scotland chase the upset of a generation, while Brazil look to sign off the group stage in style. Below...

23 Jun

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Switzerland vs Canada Betting Odds | FIFA World Cup

2026-06-23 16:48:01
Damanjeet Sethi
Sports journalist 2026-06-23 16:48:01

Switzerland face Canada in their third and final Group B match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The game kicks off at 20:00 UK time on Wednesday, 24th June, at BC Place, Vancouver, Canada. Both teams recorded one win and one draw in their last two matches. They have accumulated four points each, which gives them a clear entry to the knockout rounds. If you are interested in betting on this fixture, we give you the Switzerland vs Canada betting odds below, along with a preview of the top betting markets available for this match. Switzerland vs Canada Betting Odds 7bet offers competitive...

22 Jun

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England vs Ghana Betting Odds | FIFA World Cup

2026-06-22 12:37:01
Rutuja Dumbre
Sports journalist 2026-06-22 12:37:01

So far, the FIFA World Cup has been full of surprising twists with the most interesting fixtures. Group L’s upcoming match will see England go head-to-head with Ghana. The clash is scheduled for Tuesday, 23rd June at 9:00 PM (UK time). Viewers in the UK can catch the action taking place at Boston Stadium on the BBC and ITV. After defeating Croatia in a 4-2 victory, England have three points under their belt. Similarly, even Ghana bagged a 1-0 win against Panama. While England has an edge, this seems to be a World Cup where underdogs are also displaying incredible...

20 Jun

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Argentina vs Austria Betting Odds | FIFA World Cup

2026-06-20 19:22:21
Damanjeet Sethi
Sports journalist 2026-06-20 19:22:21

Argentina face Austria in their second Group J match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The game kicks off at 18:00 UK time on Monday, 22nd June, at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, USA. Both teams won their opening Group J matches and are currently placed at the top of the group table. This is a crucial match for them as only two teams from each group will progress to the knockout rounds. If you are interested in betting on this fixture, we give you the Argentina vs Austria betting odds below, along with a preview of the top betting markets available...

19 Jun

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Netherlands vs Sweden Betting Odds

2026-06-19 19:54:36
Melanie Gervasoni
Sports journalist 2026-06-19 19:54:36

Few expected the Group F table to look like this after matchday one. The Dutch, long among the favourites, were held 2-2 by Japan and now need a win to steady the ship, while Sweden announced themselves by thrashing Tunisia 5-1. It is only matchday two, yet it already feels decisive. Now the two sides meet at NRG Stadium in Houston on Saturday 20 June, kicking off at 6pm UK time, with the standings already looking very different from what the bookmakers had predicted. Below you will find the full Netherlands vs Sweden betting odds across every major market 7bet is...

19 Jun

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Turkey vs Paraguay Betting Odds: FIFA World Cup

2026-06-19 18:52:08
Damanjeet Sethi
Sports journalist 2026-06-19 18:52:08

Turkey face Paraguay in their second Group D match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The game kicks off at 04:00 UK time on Saturday, 20th June at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, USA. All teams will play three matches each in the group stage, from where the two best will progress to the knockout rounds. Both Turkey and Paraguay lost their first match and are currently placed at the bottom of the Group D table. If you are interested in betting on this fixture, we give you the Turkey vs Paraguay betting odds below, along with a preview...

19 Jun

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Scotland vs Morocco Betting Odds | FIFA World Cup

2026-06-19 18:34:03
Rutuja Dumbre
Sports journalist 2026-06-19 18:34:03

After their victory against Haiti, Scotland will go head-to-head with Morocco, who tied with Brazil in their last fixture. This upcoming Group C match of the FIFA World Cup has been scheduled for Friday, 19th June at 11:00 PM (UK time). Although the action will take place at the Boston Stadium, viewers can catch it live on BBC and ITV. Here’s what you should know about the Scotland vs Morocco betting odds and markets. With three points, Scotland sits at the top of the group, while Morocco has secured a single point after their draw. Looking at the team form, the...

17 Jun

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Betting Odds

2026-06-17 20:57:13
Melanie Gervasoni
Sports journalist 2026-06-17 20:57:13

Switzerland are heavy favourites to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina when the two meet in their second Group B fixture at the 2026 World Cup. The match takes place on Thursday 18 June at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with kick-off at 8pm BST. The Swiss arrive with far greater World Cup experience, having qualified six times in a row and sitting inside the world's top 20, while Bosnia needed two penalty shootouts in the playoffs – against Italy and Wales – just to get here. The gap in pedigree is wide, but Bosnia could make awkward opponents in a group...

16 Jun

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England vs Croatia Betting Odds | FIFA World Cup

2026-06-16 20:22:08
Damanjeet Sethi
Sports journalist 2026-06-16 20:22:08

England face Croatia for the first Group L match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The game kicks off at 9:00 pm UK time on Wednesday, 17th June at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, USA. In the last 10 years, the two teams have faced each other four times. England won 2 matches, Croatia won one, while one ended in a draw. The Croatia football team is headlined by captain and veteran midfielder Luka Modrić (AC Milan) and Manchester City’s Mateo Kovačić. Striker Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) leads the English team, along with midfielder Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), and forward Bukayo Saka (Arsenal). If...