FIFA World Cup 2026 odds & best bets for Group B/C

The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues with a packed slate of group-stage fixtures, headlined by Brazil’s opener against Morocco and Australia’s tough first-up test against Turkey.

Switzerland are short-priced favourites against Qatar, Brazil face a dangerous Morocco side in New Jersey, Scotland return to the World Cup stage against Haiti, and the Socceroos begin their campaign as outsiders in Vancouver.

Here are our top World Cup 2026 betting tips for Qatar vs Switzerland, Brazil vs Morocco, Haiti vs Scotland and Australia vs Turkey, with odds from the best soccer bookmakers.

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Qatar vs Switzerland

Group B: Saturday, June 13 – 12:00pm PT – Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
Switzerland start their World Cup campaign as heavy favourites, with the market rating them at -416.67 to beat Qatar, while the draw is +480 and Qatar are out at +1100.

This looks like one of the more one-sided matchups on the early World Cup slate. Switzerland have the structure, experience and midfield control to dominate possession, while Qatar will likely spend long spells defending deep and trying to survive pressure.

The head-to-head price is too short to get excited about, so the correct-score market is the better way to chase value. Switzerland should create enough chances if they get the first goal early, and a tired Qatar back line could be in trouble if the game opens up after halftime.

A Switzerland 5-0 win is the aggressive play at +1650. It is a big scoreline, but this is the kind of group-stage mismatch where the favourite can keep pushing for goal difference if they get on top early.

Brazil vs Morocco

Group C: Saturday, June 13 – 6:00pm ET – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Brazil open their campaign against Morocco in one of the best games of the early group stage, with the five-time champions priced at -153.85, the draw at +290 and Morocco at +400.

Morocco have earned respect on the world stage and are good enough to make Brazil work for everything, especially if they stay compact and force the favourites to break them down slowly. But Brazil still have the higher ceiling, more match-winning attackers and enough quality in midfield to take control if they settle early.

This does not feel like a game where Brazil need to run wild to make a statement. Morocco are too organised for that, and they should keep the match competitive for long stretches. The cleaner angle is Brazil winning without the match turning into a shootout.

Brazil 2-0 correct score at +650 looks a smart way to play the matchup. It gives Brazil credit for their attacking edge, but also respects Morocco’s ability to make the favourites grind before putting the game away late.

Haiti vs Scotland

Group C: Saturday, June 13 – 9:00pm ET – Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Scotland are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1998, and they start as favourites against Haiti. The Scots are -175.44 in the head-to-head market, with the draw at +320 and Haiti at +440.

Scotland should bring plenty of energy to this opener, especially with so many travelling supporters expected in Boston. They have the midfield quality to start fast, and this is the match they will feel they must win before tougher group games against Brazil and Morocco.

Haiti can be dangerous if the game becomes stretched, and that is why the first-half goals market appeals. Scotland should be positive early, Haiti will not want to sit too deep forever, and an early goal either way could quickly turn the opening 45 minutes into something much more open.

First half over 1.5 goals at +165 is the play. Scotland’s urgency and Haiti’s counter-attacking threat both point towards an active start rather than a slow, cautious opener.

Australia vs Turkey

Group D: Saturday, June 13 – 9:00pm PT – BC Place, Vancouver
Australia begin their World Cup against Turkey in Vancouver, with the Socceroos priced as outsiders at +425, the draw at +260 and Turkey at -142.86.

Turkey deserve respect as favourites, but this is not a match where Australia should be written off. The Socceroos are usually at their best when the market gives them little chance, and their physicality, defensive discipline and set-piece threat can make this uncomfortable for a Turkish side carrying expectation.

Australia do not need to dominate the ball to win this. They need to stay in the contest, keep the game direct, compete hard in the air and make the most of any dead-ball chances. In a tournament opener, that style can be awkward enough to drag a stronger technical side into a scrap.

Australia at +450 is the big-price play. It is not the safest pick on the board, but the Socceroos have enough tournament grit to make that outsider price worth a swing with BetOnline.

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