FIFA World Cup Group B betting tips & predictions

The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues with two host nations in action, as Canada open their campaign against Bosnia & Herzegovina before the USA take on Paraguay in Los Angeles.

Canada are chasing a perfect start on home soil, but Bosnia & Herzegovina have enough experience and attacking quality to make life uncomfortable in Toronto. Later in the day, the USA step into the spotlight at SoFi Stadium, where a tricky Paraguay side will be looking to spoil the party in Group D.

Here are our top World Cup 2026 betting tips for Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina and USA vs Paraguay, with odds from the best soccer bookmakers.

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Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina

Group B: Friday, June 12 – 3:00pm ET – BMO Field, Toronto
Canada start their home World Cup campaign as favourites, with the market rating them at -120.48 to beat Bosnia & Herzegovina, while the draw is +240 and the visitors are +340.

There is a lot to like about Canada in this spot. They will have the crowd, the energy and the direct running to put Bosnia under pressure, especially if they can play at speed through midfield. But opening matches can be awkward for host nations, and Canada will be carrying the extra expectation that comes with playing a World Cup match at home.

That makes the anytime goalscorer market more appealing than taking the short head-to-head price. Edin Dzeko is still the obvious attacking reference point for Bosnia & Herzegovina, and even if Canada control long periods of the game, Bosnia only need one clean delivery into the box for him to become dangerous.

Dzeko’s movement and experience make him a live chance at +275. He does not need Bosnia to dominate possession to cash this bet; he just needs a set piece, a cutback, or one moment where Canada lose him around the six-yard area.

USA vs Paraguay

Group D: Friday, June 12 – 6:00pm PT / 9:00pm ET – Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood
The USA open their World Cup on home soil against Paraguay, with the Americans priced at -105.26, the draw at +230 and Paraguay at +300.

The home crowd should give the USA a major lift, but this is not a match they can expect to stroll through. Paraguay are usually disciplined, physical and awkward to break down, and they should be happy to slow the tempo whenever the USA look like building momentum.

That points towards a tight scoreline rather than a comfortable USA win. The hosts have enough attacking quality to find a goal, but Paraguay are dangerous enough in transition and from second balls to make this more stressful than the match odds suggest.

The 1-1 draw looks a strong correct-score angle at +550. It suits a game where the USA have the pressure to force the issue, but Paraguay have the structure and counterpunching threat to keep themselves alive for the full 90 minutes.

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