World Cup 2026 kicks off today, with one of the three host nations — Mexico — in action against South Africa, along with the other members of Group A in South Korea vs. Czechia.
We've sifted through the World Cup odds to find the best values on who will score in the opening matches, with Julian Quinones and Patrick Schick highlighting our best World Cup picks for who will find the back of the net.
Best World Cup goal scorer picks for Thursday, June 11
| Match | Pick | Odds |
|---|---|---|
 MEXvs.  RSA |
Julian Quinones |
+200 |
 KORvs.  CZE |
Patrick Schick |
+175 |
| 💲Today's AGS parlay | +725 | |
Odds courtesy of bet365.
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Mexico vs South Africa goal scorer prediction: Julian Quinones
Pick made by Sam Farley
Since moving to Saudi Arabia in 2024, Julian Quinones has added a lot of goals to his game. He is quick and direct, and on Thursday, he'll start out wide before coming in and supporting Raul Jimenez.
He led the Saudi Pro League in goals this season with 33 goals in 31 games, finishing ahead of Ivan Toney and Cristiano Ronaldo. He's the value play here — ahead of the bigger name Jimenez — because he'll be up against the marauding Khuliso Mudau, who can be caught out of position, leaving space behind for high-value chances.
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FOX, Peacock
Check out Sam's full Mexico vs. South Africa predictions!
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South Korea vs Czechia goal scorer prediction: Patrick Schick
Pick made by Emanuel Rosu
Czechia will be leaning heavily on the attacking firepower of Bayer Leverkusen’s Patrik Schick, who scored 16 Bundesliga goals this season and has 25 goals in 52 appearances for his country.
He's also proven that he is a big-game player: At Euro 2020, he was the competition’s top scorer, alongside Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, with five goals each, and also found the net in the playoff match against Ireland in March — plus he scored in Czechia’s final World Cup warm-up ahead of the against Guatemala.
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FS1, Peacock
Check out Emanuel's full South Korea vs. Czechia predictions!
Today’s goal scorer parlay
| Julian Quinones |
Bet Now +725 |
| Patrick Schick |
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