FIFA World Cup 2026 Futures and Games Picks Thread

This Turkey game like watching paint dry. Supposedly Turkey was going play uptempo almost 30 in both teams just walking around.

2 corners 1st 3 minutes game then none rest 1st half ugh

Thanks for this lean and I laddered it with over 7.5 at+200

GERMANY V CURACAO

12. Germany -3.5 @ 1.83/-120 (2 Units) Bet365

Lean

Kai Havertz 2+ goals scored @ 3.10/+210 

If there is any opening round match with the potential to get ugly its this one. Germany have won 9 straight scoring 28 goals that averages to 3.11 per game. Curacao just lost 5-1 to the Aussies,4-1 to Scotland and 2-0 to China. I think Kai Havertz will be Germanys top scorer and he might start this game off with a brace. Just worried he nets one others get 1 its 5-0 and he gets subbed off early.

@iceman67

Curacao was winning 1-0 against Scotland and then lost the game 4-1 second half. The two results against China and Australia there was a lot of negativity within the squad because of long Economy flights and Advocaat being replaced by Fred Rutte. Advocaat is back now by request of the squad and if anyone can setup a tough defense it's him. Curacao hardly lost with him in charge.

I'm probably biased because I like Advocaat but it wouldn't surprise me if it ends 'only' 2 or 3-0.

@DiamondJack

DEUTSCHLAND!!!!  

DJ

@DiamondJack

 Cheers to Germany 

JAPAN V NETHERLANDS

13. Japan +0.5 @ 1.80/-125 (1 Unit) Bet365

Lean

FT Result DRAW @ 3.42/+242 

This would have been a 2 unit play for me if I wasn't already invested in backing Japan in my futures. Japan are in great form winning 6 in a row keeping 5 clean sheets beating Brazil & England. The Netherlands beat Uzbekistan 2-1 lost to Algeria 1-0 and tied with Ecuador 1-1. 

DJ —leaning under 2.5 also…

DJ nevermind, my bad 

ECUADOR V IVORY COAST

14. FT Result DRAW @ 2.85/+185 (1 Unit) Sports Interaction

Lean

No Goal scorer @ 5.50/+450 

Ecuador come into the match with a streak of 19 games undefeated 10 of which ended level. Ecuador only allowed 6 goals against in that stretch. The Ivory coast are also in good form 8-1-1. This has all the looks of a 0-0 final with both sides eyeing Curacao as their 3 points. Please note the weather in Philly is forecast as a washout and thunderstorms so who knows when this games gets played. I always play the no goal scorer instead on 0-0 because it covers your behind if there is an own goal scored. I might play it depending on the weather closer to game time.

@docpj72

@Lizzy010

@jvarghese

@CanadaCup

@DiamondJack

 Hey DJ, thank you for your insight and picks. Are you concerned that Japan has three key players out? 

Was going to ask same thing. This concerns me. Key players out. 

@Trucanuck

 They are still good enough to get a point

World Cup Record Updated;

 6-5-1  +192

Leans

8-2  +660

Start playing them leans? 

@DiamondJack

@jvarghese

 I always do but just with Pizza money

@DiamondJack

What a win for my Germans DJ 

Can't believe I'm getting Virgil Van Dijk to score @ +750..... I'm all in on Van Dijk scoring against Japan. 

BOL everyone 

Ever since your last World Cup I always play your Leans for 1 Unit

Thanks A Million Great Job DiamondJack!   

SWEDEN V TUNISIA

15. Total cards OVER 3.5 @ 1.75/-133 (1 Unit) Bet365

16. Tunisia +0.5 @ 1.93/-107 (1/2 u) Bet365

Lean

FT Result DRAW @ 3.40/+240 

How does one choose between two awful sides? I guess back the dog and plug your nose. I will fade both of these sides versus their group opponents. The Argentinian referee here Falcon Perez averages 5.03 yellows per game and .14 reds. Tunisia foul more then average and with both sides needing a result here I think we see cards.

@DiamondJack

Nice header by Van Dijk to score @ (+750)