The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here! Before you enjoy the action, let’s dive into the top World Cup expert picks for today’s matches. We’ll dish out a few World Cup predictions for Wednesday, June 24th. Check out these World Cup best bets for some of the top players and games on the schedule. Plus, we’ll examine some of the key World Cup odds to keep an eye on. 

 

Best FIFA World Cup Picks Today, 6/24

South Africa vs. South Korea – Both Teams To Score (+112 on FanDuel Sportsbook)

Today’s World Cup expert picks feature South Korea’s match against South Africa. This game could turn into a back-and-forth shootout with both teams having something to play for. Let’s bank on South Korea and South Africa to both score in this potentially higher-scoring contest. 

The group qualification scenarios point to both attacks setting the tone in this match. South Africa has to win to advance, so it can’t sit back on defense. Meanwhile, if South Korea loses, it would finish third in Group A and be in danger of failing to advance to the knockout rounds. South Korea could also finish in third with a draw and Czechia winning against Mexico. 

These scenarios all create a sense of urgency for both squads, favoring a goal-scoring environment. If South Africa scores first, then South Korea will be eager to find an equalizer. If the South Koreans score first, then South Africa would need two goals to win. 

We should see South Africa push up the field with numbers to score early. Expect a spirited effort from the attack that showed some life in the last match with 17 shots against Czechia. However, that strategy also leaves them open in the back. South Korea is dangerous on the counter-attack, with Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in leading the charge. 

Plus, the South African defenders have already been shaky in the group stage. They allowed 16 shots against Mexico and then 14 against Czechia. The defense also gave up 20 combined shot attempts inside the box across those two matches. South Korea’s attacking quality is too good to be kept quiet. 

 

 

 

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Top World Cup Player Props Today

Brahim Diaz (Morocco) – 1+ Goals + Assists (-135 on DraftKings Sportsbook)

Let’s keep the World Cup best bets going with a player prop. Our World Cup expert picks feature Morocco’s Brahim Diaz to score or assist against Haiti. The Moroccan squad has the incentive to win by multiple goals today. Goal differential could decide the Group C standings, and Morocco can snag first place from Brazil with a sizable win. 

With that in mind, Brahim Diaz should be involved in at least one goal today. He’s a key creator and playmaker in Morocco’s attack. The midfielder has already notched an assist in both of the first two matches of this World Cup. He’s due for a goal, but another assist doesn’t hurt either. 

 

 

 

Best Underdog Picks For Today’s Matches

Vinicius Junior (Brazil) – Higher Than 0.5 Goals+Assists

Our World Cup expert picks also feature a selection on Underdog Fantasy. Let’s roll with Brazil’s Vinicius Junior to have at least a goal or an assist against Scotland today. The talented forward should have enough opportunities to be involved in a Brazil score. 

Vinicius Junior has unsurprisingly been one of Brazil’s top attackers in this World Cup. He’s scored in both of the first two matches and added an assist in last week’s victory as well. Plus, he should play a bigger playmaking role in the Brazilian offense today with Raphinha out and Neymar still returning from injury. 

Scotland likely needs a win, or at least a draw, to advance out of Group C. The Scots’ wing-backs will be pushing up the field in the attack, which leaves them vulnerable on the counter. Vinicius Junior can punish that area in transition and create a goal for Brazil, whether it’s as the scorer or passer. 

 

 

 

Most Likely Goal Scorers Today

Now that we’ve broken down the top World Cup expert picks, let’s focus on which players are most likely to score goals. Below is a list of the top anytime goalscorer World Cup odds for today’s matches. The odds are via DraftKings Sportsbook: 

  • Ismael Saibari -110 (Morocco)
  • Edin Dzeko -105 (Bosnia)
  • Ayoub El Kaabi +110 (Morocco)
  • Brahim Diaz +125 (Morocco)
  • Haris Tabakovic +125 (Bosnia)
  • Vinicius Junior +130 (Brazil)
  • Jovo Lukic +140 (Bosnia)
  • Matheus Cunha +145 (Brazil)
  • Son Heung-min +145 (South Korea)

 

World Cup Betting Trends To Know 

Before you lock in those World Cup expert picks, let’s talk betting trends. The World Cup odds and recent history can tell us a lot about how a match may go. Keeping up with the trends can help us cash in on World Cup predictions as the tournament progresses. 

Tuesday saw mostly lower-scoring matches. In fact, three of the four games hit the under. Portugal’s 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan was the only high-total outcome of the day. That brings us to an even 24-24 record on totals for the World Cup. There continues to be little value in betting on the over/under. 

We also had only one team score in all four matches yesterday. The “both teams to score” prop had been profitable previously, but not on Tuesday. That pick is now 26-22 during the tournament.