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16th June 2026
02:00 Iran v New Zealand
New Zealand
50 WIN
Back in 2010, in Group F of the World Cup, they neither won nor lost, with three draws. The group consisted of Paraguay, Slovakia, and Italy, with Iran finishing in third place. New Zealand never qualified, losing to Costa Rica 1-0 in the play-off. Iran may have a few players of calibre, like Saeid Ezatolahi, who could make things happen. All are trying for Iran, but do not underestimate New Zealand. They only lost 1-0 against England, who were happy to play two different England teams with changes for both halves; New Zealand had yet to make a substitution. The Kiwis may give Chris Wood room to get composed and score, potentially doing so for New Zealand to win this game.
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Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
Goals could be on show with New Zealand forcing the play and scoring two, outplaying Iran. They will find the play to score, but the Kiwis keep a sound defence for a 2-1 result.
New Zealand & Yes
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
New Zealand can be up for this game and likewise for Iran. But first blood with a goal could be heading New Zealand's way, with Chris Wood unmarked and possibly heading the ball home for the first goal. The game could be won by New Zealand, 2-1.
Chris Wood
First Goalscorer
50 WIN
Nottingham striker who was out for some time with an injury can be showing he is getting a lot fitter with Premiership games along with international play bringing him on. That sees him making his presence felt for the first goal, where he may be sliding the ball home or meeting a cross with a header.
New Zealand #2-1
50 WIN
Three goals could be coming in the match between these two countries. New Zealand score first and soak up pressure from Iran. They then hit on the counter to make it 2-0. Iran eventually scores, and the final outcome is 2-1.
14:30 2:30 Royal Ascot
Docklands
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
I was listening to Hayley Turner talking about this horse the other day. She mentioned him being in fine fettle. He did run well at Sha Tin, Hong Kong, finishing third in that Group One race won by My Wish. Docklands is back on his favourite track and has Australian jockey Mark Zahra in the saddle. Zahra was in the plate at Sha Tin and will know how the horse will run here. With good advice from Hayley Turner and, of course, trainer Harry Eustace, the horse will be looking for his fourth win at Ascot.
15:05 3:05 Royal Ascot
Cilician
Daily Racing
25 EW
Brian Meehan won this race in 2024 with Rashabar, with Billy Loughnane getting the race in a photo finish at massive odds of 80/1. Today, Brian Meehan saddles Cilician. The gelding is sired by Blackbeard and has had one run at Nottingham, when second to The Ginger Kid. Joe Leavy has the ride once again and is drawn in stall nine. He stayed on when second at Nottingham, and Cilician may be doing all his good work at the business end. That may see him being involved at rewarding odds.
Cut A Dash
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
Richard Hannon has had eight winners in the past two weeks from 48 runners. Having Cut A Dash entered for the Coventry is a pointer that he thinks highly of this colt. The son of Starspangledbanner, out of Promising (by Invincible Spirit), does give a vibe of a solid pedigree. Sean Levey has the ride, and with a high draw of nineteen he can be sounding out a big run to add this race to his York win, where he ran away from the field with just over two lengths to spare.
15:40 3:40 Royal Ascot
American Affair
Daily Racing
50 WIN
Jim Goldie has his team in very good form, with one winner from one runner at Carlisle on Monday. He sends this one down from Uplawmoor, Lanarkshire. I think his other runner at the Royal meeting is on Saturday. The horse has raced twice this year. On his first run at York he needed the outing, finishing tenth of thirteen. His second run showed he had come on for the outing, finishing second at Haydock. Paul Mulrennan can position him from stall eighteen with a powerful run. He should finish strongly and can produce a big run.
Starlust
Daily Racing
25 EW
Starlust, in the colours of Mrs Fitri Hay, whose pink and green have been flying high with winners, and this Ralph Beckett runner with Rossa Ryan in the saddle could be in the mix at the finish. He possibly has work to do from stall five but could be expressing himself well with a sound run at good odds.
16:20 4:20 Royal Ascot
Bow Echo
Daily Racing
50 WIN
Bow Echo won the 2,000 Guineas with Billy Loughnane winning this race for the first time and did it really well. He had nearly three lengths to spare over Gstaad, whom he meets again today. Bow Echo has yet to taste defeat and could be setting up another big run to make it a string of wins.
17:00 5:00 Royal Ascot
Small Fry
Daily Racing
50 WIN
Friends of the Curragh Irish Cesarewitch saw him finish in ninth place but beaten seven lengths, with the winner being Puturhandstogether, to whom he gave ten pounds and was only beaten seven lengths. With them now at level weights and Oisin Murphy in the saddle, it could be a pointer to a good showing. He does arrive here fit with runs under his belt from hurdling, which can see him being expressive, even though the form of the Friends Of The Curragh Irish Cesarewitch was last year.
Tim Toe
Daily Racing
25 EW
Henry de Bromhead had his charge racing over eight furlongs at Listowel, and Tim Toe won, showing speed and loosening him up for a tilt at this Ascot Stakes being over twenty furlongs. Ronan Whelan has the ride and will be preserving the bay gelding's stamina. He is sired by Joshua Tree. Tim Toe is a National Hunt Flat race winner, does have stamina, and connections must believe he can be a big player here; otherwise they would not be lining up.
17:35 5:35 Royal Ascot
Haatem
Daily Racing
50 WIN
Richard Hannon trains Haatem, and he must be pleased to see his charge drawn in stall two with James Doyle retained by owners Wathnan Racing. They have Kings Gambit and Map Of Stars lining up, and Haatem could be a tip in itself with James Doyle riding.
18:10 6:10 Royal Ascot
Ernst Blofeld
Daily Racing
50 WIN
Billy Loughnane won on Ernst Blofeld at Kempton, and the combination stayed together with owner number one jockey James Doyle riding William Haggis-trained Valiancy, who is the 2/1 favourite. Billy Loughnane can be pushing away, and the horse will give. Once stretching his stride, he can be finishing with the possibility of hitting the line in first place.
Stressfree
Daily Racing
25 EW
David O'Meara has his team running well and is coming here with Stress Free, who has not set his races alight with wins but could see Danual Tudhope achieve an outstanding run from off the pace. The six-year-old is down to a mark of 100, which is a pound less than his last two outings.
20:00 France v Senegal
France
50 WIN
Senegal arrived to the World Cup by winning their qualifying Group H without losing a game, winning seven and drawing three. They can prove a useful team. Like many African teams, they can put in some tackles that can make you cringe. France have top-quality players and they keep their shape. France coach Didier Deschamps, who was a brilliant player, has been in charge since 2012. This will be his last World Cup in charge and he would love to go out on a high by winning the World Cup. With Mbappé and Olise, who scored a hat trick against Northern Ireland, France can be on their game and upset Senegal's defensive play. That could see a red card if Senegal overdo the fouling, as they can be hot-headed and lose their cool. France could top Group I with the possibility of winning all three matches. France will be focusing on defensive structure, as they conceded a goal they were not happy about when the Irish scored. They could defend while keeping the ball in Senegal's half and win this game with over 2.5 goals, which may see a 3-0 or 4-0 scoreline.
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Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
France got to the final four years ago and lost to Argentina on penalties. They can be sounding out the play against Senegal to make their intentions known. They are here for the duration and could score three or four goals against Senegal.
France & No
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
FRance will be keeping there focus with the job in hand to deliver a telling result against Senegal who can be troublesome but once breaking there moral with a goal or two, there heads will drop and might be going through players in tackles that lead to abundance of yellow cards and possibly a red one appearing for one of them, with France running out good winners without conceding.
Kylian Mbappe
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
France could be taming Senegal by being a couple of goals up. They can attack like a stealth plane, with striker Kylian Mbappé like a greyhound past defenders who are just shadows. Then one comes out of the blue and brings him down for a penalty, which he steps up and takes to make the game 3-0 or 4-0.
Michael Olise
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
Michael Olise scored a hat trick against Northern Ireland, with France winning 3-1. He could be nailing his colours to a goal against Senegal with a rocket of a shot from outside the penalty box. That could help his country to a 3-0 or 4-0 result appearing.
23:00 Iraq v Norway
Norway
50 WIN
Norway are marked down as one of the dark horses of the competition. They can be physical, but they have the ability to play the ball around and be a danger to anyone, especially with striker from Manchester City Erling Haaland being a big player with goals coming easy to him, with assists from Arsenal general Martin Ødegaard, who can demonstrate his skills for his country. Norway can be a threat to France, who we presume will head Group I. This is the first encounter between these two nations, and Norway may express themselves and produce a 3-1 or 3-0 result. Iraq did draw with Spain 1-1 in an international friendly, but this is a big game and they may be caught out, with Norway being a side that have players who can produce winning performances.
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Norway & No
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
Iraq may get chances, but finishing might be missing. Norway have the players with calibre to prove their worth, which could see goals in each half for a winning performance without conceding.
Erling Haaland
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
If there were one player you want on your side with a view to scoring goals, you would not look past Erling Haaland. He has been in great form for Manchester City, and he can do the same for his country by winning this game over Iraq and earning three points from their first game.
Erling Haaland
First Goalscorer
50 WIN
Erling Haaland??"what a striker. Give this boy a sniff of a goal and the ball will be hitting the net, with him running away with his arms in the air celebrating. That may even lead to a brace.
17th June 2026
02:00 Argentina v Algeria
Argentina
50 WIN
Argentina World Champions are back to try to retain the title, and they certainly have the players to do so. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has been doing wonders with Aston Villa, and he can keep charge of organizing his defence, with Nicolás Tagliafico, Nicolás Otamendi, Cristian Romero and Nahuel Molina ??" essentially the same back four as four years ago. Enzo Fernández will be playing in front of the defence, creating chances along with Alexis Mac Allister and Rodrigo De Paul. The strikers are Julián Álvarez and Lionel Messi, who may not play the whole game. It is practically the same team that won, with only Ángel Di María missing. They could see out the game against Algeria with two or three goals, with the possibility of Messi strutting his stuff and scoring.
Argentina & No
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
Argentina can be in control of the game with an early goal. With them working together, they can dismantle Algeria's formation, score in both halves, and win this Group J match without conceding.
Lautaro Martinez
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
Lisandro Martínez, Manchester United defender in England, can be assisted by his general Lionel Messi to get on the scoresheet, whether it is the first goal or later. If Algeria gives him an inch, he will take it and score.
Lionel Messi
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
Lionel Messi, at 38 years of age, still has the gift he was blessed with since he first stepped onto the football pitch for Barcelona. He can bring energy to the pitch by scoring and helping his national team to success.
Argentina #4-0
50 WIN
I was thinking 2-0 or 3-0, but 4-0 does have a good ring to it with players like Martínez and Messi up front. With Messi still capable of dazzling play, goals can be on the agenda while keeping a clean sheet.
05:00 Austria v Jordan
Austria
50 WIN
Austria need to make an impact in this game, with Argentina in their group along with Algeria, who may be the surprise package. Austria's structured play is viewed as a strength in defence. They have Marko Arnautovi? playing the attacking role. He joined Red Star from Inter Milan and scored seven goals in sixteen matches. He can be a serious threat, along with assisting play from Dortmund midfielder Marcel Sabitzer. That can see Austria getting on the scoresheet. With a goal, Jordan could be subjected to three, four, or five goals, with Austria showing their strengths in play and threatening Argentina for first place.
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
Jordan may struggle to break down Austria's defensive play. With Jordan trying to counterattack, they become vulnerable to Austria's directness, which should allow Austria to win this game and see well over 2.5 goals.
Austria & No
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
Austria could be frustrating Jordan by not allowing them the time or room to be threatening their goal. Austria will be clinical in their finishing and win convincingly with well over 2.5 goals, heading to the top of Group J.
Marko Arnautovic
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
Marko Arnautovi? is now 37. This looks to be his last World Cup, and he will be hoping to make an impact. He now plays for Red Star. In the past he played for Stoke City and West Ham in the Premiership. With his prowess in front of goal, he can be a danger to Jordan and could make a mark in the game with a goal, whether it is the first or comes later.
Michael Gregoritsch
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
Michael Gregoritsch plays in the Bundesliga for Augsburg. Actually, he is on loan from Brøndby until the end of this month. He could make a big impact on the game with a goal or even two by finding space and finishing a move, or be deadly meeting a cross to head home a goal.
18:00 Portugal v DR Congo
Portugal
50 WIN
Roberto Martínez will be giving the legend Cristiano Ronaldo the captain's armband for what could be the last World Cup for this great player, as he is 41. Mind you, with him being super fit, I would not be shocked to see him still wearing his country shirt at 45 for another World Cup. This is his sixth, I believe, and I would not be shocked if he scored against DR Congo today, helping Portugal to all three points, with Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes, who holds the season record of assists in the English Premier League, possibly assisting Ronaldo or might even score. Final score 3-1 or 4-1.
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
Portugal will want to play the game at their pace, not the pace DR Congo would like. This could catch the African team out and cause them to concede more than they want, with Portugal winning comfortably.
Portugal & Yes
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
Portugal may be rewarding themselves with goals, but they can be vulnerable at times to conceding. DR Congo could score, but it would hardly dent the result, with 3-1 or 4-1 being the final outcome.
Bruno Fernandes
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes can be figuring in the play with attacking play and with his ability to assist he too can create a chance for himself to score and he can be adding to the score with a victory over DR Congo.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Portugal, is the chief penalty taker, chief free-kick specialist, and a master at leaping high to head the ball home. He also beats defenders and hammers the ball in for goals. What he has in his locker is unbelievable. Scoring looks likely.
21:00 England v Croatia
England
50 WIN
The game that England fans have been waiting for, with England taking on Croatia inside the AT&T Stadium, Arlington, which can hold over 105,000 fans. Expecting to see a vast sea of St George's Cross flags and the national anthem sung with pride. Backing up the England team will give them the confidence to get the job done, with Harry Kane leading the way in scoring. England's swift passing and movement off the ball has been very good to see, and they should beat Croatia without conceding, having conceded in only two of their last eleven games.
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
Once England can secure the lead with the first goal, there may be no let-up. They could make a big impact on Croatia with goals in both halves and secure victory.
England & No
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
England can put themselves on the big stage by beating Croatia with movement on and off the ball and clinical play. Young Anthony Gordon, who left Newcastle United for £80m and is now on the books of Barcelona, can become a better player than he is now. With speed down the wing and the ability to beat players, he can assist England's highly talented goalscorer of all time, Harry Kane, who has now passed Wayne Rooney and Bobby Charlton (who had 53 and 49), with Gary Lineker on 48 and the great Jimmy Greaves on 44. I had the pleasure of seeing Bobby Charlton and Jimmy Greaves play. Enough of the nostalgia ??" England can reap the glory with three or four goals against Croatia.
Anthony Gordon
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
Anthony Gordon, who has left Newcastle for Barcelona, can be showcasing his skillful play here by beating Croatian defenders with ease and finishing with a goal.
Harry Kane
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
Harry Kane is a goal machine and can make Croatia's defense look one-paced and fail to mark him correctly. He can score and lead England to glory.
18th June 2026
00:00 Ghana v Panama
Ghana
50 WIN
First time these two countries are meeting, and Ghana could produce the play to win this match over Panama. Ghana will be relying on Leicester City striker Jordan Ayew, who is 34 years old, and on the assistance of midfielder Elisha Owusu, who plays for Auxerre. Ghana need to raise their game; they arrive at this match without a win in six games. They halted a run of five losses by drawing 1-1 with Wales. Panama beat South Africa 2-1. We saw South Africa's standard when they lost to Mexico 2-0. Ghana can lift themselves with a win that would earn them respect when they meet England. Croatia will know how to play them, and Panama will too, as they make up Group L.
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
Goals could be on the agenda, with the possibility of defensive errors from both countries. Ghana could come out on top with a 2-1 winning result, giving this Group L depth for England and Croatia to figure out their play when meeting these two countries.
Ghana & Yes
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
Picking a team that is not in good form can be risky if you are looking at the game incorrectly. Ghana do look the stronger nation and can be proving their worth by winning this game 2-1.
Antoine Semenyo
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
Antoine Semenyo plays for Manchester City and has been seen scoring for the Premier League team but has been limited for his country with around three. He could figure in this match with a goal, finding room inside Panama's penalty box to secure a goal that helps his country to a 2-1 victory.
Jordan Ayew
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
Jordan Ayew could be pouncing on a loose ball to score or even go on a mazy dribble, beating defenders and scoring to help Ghana onward to victory.
03:00 Uzbekistan v Colombia
Colombia
50 WIN
These two countries make up Group K with Portugal and DR Congo. Colombia can play this beautiful game at a good pace, which could find Uzbekistan chasing the game. If they go a goal down in ten minutes, they may have a mountain to climb. Díaz, who plays for Bayern Munich, likes to take players on and beat them. That can break Uzbekistan's defence open for him to either score or assist Luis Suárez, who plays for Sporting. I can see this game finishing with Colombia ruling with over 2.5 goals, and they might do so without conceding.
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
The last game of the first round matches. Colombia could light up the place with goals in both halves, going over 2.5 goals, with no goals for Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan may struggle with the pace that Colombia play at.
Colombia & No
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
Uzbekistan will be keen to show they can cope with being in the World Cup for the first time. But Colombia may be finding them out, with Díaz and Suárez scoring, leading to three or four goals being achieved.
Luis Diaz
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
Luis Díaz, who used to play for Liverpool and is now with Bayern Munich, can play at speed with the ball. He can twist and turn his opponents in knots and finish one of these with a goal. His country can score abundantly to win this match with a clean sheet.
17:00 Czechia v South Africa
Czechia
50 WIN
Second round of games and both of these countries lost their first matches. South Africa went down to Mexico 2-0, while Czechia lost 2-1 to South Korea. South Africa were reduced to nine men. Their discipline has to be tidied up, and their final ball needs serious attention if they are thinking of going further than the group stages. Czechia may have felt the heat, and the work rate of South Korea was good. Czechia work well from set pieces, and this happened when they went a goal up through captain Ladislav Krejci heading a goal from a long throw-in. If South Africa give fouls away around the penalty box, this can play into the hands of Czechia and make them capable of winning this game. Plus, they will be making corner kicks count with the big players in the team ready to be a big threat, which South Africa may struggle to contain and could lose this second game without scoring. The venue for this game is Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, which has a roof with a cooling system that will help both teams, as playing in extreme heat can take your breath away after doing a 50-yard dash.
Under 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
South Africa have the ability to move the ball from defence to attack, but their last part of the play lets them down with either the final pass or finishing. Taking on Czechia could see them not matching up in the air with crosses, and Vladimír Coufal's long-throw ability can cause South Africa problems. This could see Czechia winning the game without conceding and scoring at least twice.
Czechia & No
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
Estadio Akron, Zapopan in Mexico, with playing high above sea level, affected Czechia. Players breathe heavily after a quick burst of speed and then try to go hard again. Playing at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, which has a roof and a cooling system in place, can aid Czechia greatly. They can win this match over South Africa, who do not look the strongest of nations, as they showed against Mexico, losing 2-0.
Patrik Schick
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
Patrik Schick never had a shot on goal against South Korea, but he could do so here with air conditioning filtering through. That can allow him to be at his best and be a threat to a South African team that does not look impressive in their marking, which Patrik Schick can exploit.
Czechia #2-0
50 WIN
South Africa could lose by the same score they did against Mexico, with Czechia's defensive display being stronger than it was against South Korea, who beat them 2-1. This time, playing in a ground that will suit Czechia, they can take the lead, with Patrik Schick making his presence felt with a goal.
20:00 Switzerland v Bosnia Herzegovina
Draw
50 WIN
Switzerland came to the pitch to play against Qatar with the belief that they just needed to turn up and win. They were strolling around the city centre and, when on the field of play, they were thinking they were out for a stroll. How far wrong they were, with a 1-1 resulting. SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California is the venue. This sees these two countries coming together for the second time, the only other time being ten years ago, when Bosnia Herzegovina won 2-0. Bosnia Herzegovina drew 1-1 with hosts Canada; Jovo Lukic scored and held the lead until the 78th minute when Larin equalised. This game from Group B is another score draw of 1-1.
Under 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
Under 2.5 goals could be seen between these two countries. They may find the heat of California a bit much and will be welcoming the water break after twenty-two minutes played. The game may produce another 1-1 result.
Draw & Yes
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
Switzerland are no world-beaters, and they may be equalled by Bosnia and Herzegovina. If Bosnia play at their best, Jovo Luki? could score in his second game, possibly the first goal. The Swiss might fight their way back into the game with a goal, and this match could finish with shared points.
Breel Embolo
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
Breel Embolo has scored for his country in the last two games. He could burst Bosnia Herzegovina's bubble by equalizing or taking the lead and denying them all three points, with both countries drawing for the second time.
Jovo Lukic
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
Jovo Lukic scored in the previous game against Canada, giving Bosnia and Herzegovina the lead. He could find a hole in the Swiss defence and score once more.
23:00 Canada v Qatar
Canada
50 WIN
Canada found themselves a goal down against Bosnia and Herzegovina, but they kept pushing their opponents and got an equaliser to make it 1-1. Now they take on Qatar, who will be full of confidence after drawing with Switzerland. Canada will not be as cocky as the Swiss, thinking they just have to turn up and win ??" which they did not. Canada can be making the play, with Jonathan David making his presence felt and Tani Oluwaseyi giving Qatar's defence a hard time. The host nation could win this game and the group, which would keep them in the next stages of the World Cup, heading Group B alongside Switzerland.
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
Canada would have done their homework by watching how Qatar played against Switzerland. This suggests host nation Canada securing the lead and victory with over 2.5 goals.
Canada & No
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
Canada can keep Qatar from scoring by defending well. Canada will respect Qatar's ability to play the ball around, but with their finishing being questionable, Canada can go forward and secure the victory with three goals or maybe four. That could see them secure Group B, with Switzerland to play.
Jonathan David
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
Jonathan David has had a barren time without scoring, but he does get in the penalty box. With Qatar defenders being poorly positioned or missing, he can make his mark with a goal.
Tani Oluwaseyi
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
Villarreal striker is another who has struggled to find the back of the net for his country lately, but he can rise to the occasion with a goal and help Canada to victory. That could see them top Group B with three points.
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