{"id":87319,"date":"2026-06-25T13:13:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T03:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=87319"},"modified":"2026-06-25T13:13:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T03:13:45","slug":"daily-world-cup-tips-predictions-friday-26th-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/06\/daily-world-cup-tips-predictions-friday-26th-june\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily World Cup Tips & Predictions – Friday, 26th June"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


The World Cup is finally here, and the neds blog is your ultimate destination for daily tips on all the biggest matches. From the opening group stage clashes to the drama of the knockout rounds and all the way to the final showdown, we\u2019ve got you covered every step of the way. Expect expert insight, informed predictions, and a few bold calls along the journey. Be sure to check in each day to see who our football expert is tipping to come out on top and stay one step ahead throughout the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Group Stage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Curacao vs Ivory Coast Predictions \u2013 Group E (Match 9)<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
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Ivory Coast<\/div>\n
vs<\/div>\n
Curacao<\/div>\n
Friday 26th June 2026 6:00 AM<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Ivory Coast\u00a0have\u00a0done enough across their first two games to suggest they should have the edge in this one.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They opened with a\u00a0really professional\u00a01-0 win over Ecuador, before going down 2-1 to Germany in a game where they were far from disgraced. There has been plenty to like in the way they have set up, looking\u00a0organised\u00a0without the ball, physical in the contest, and dangerous when they can get into space.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With pace out wide and enough quality through the middle, this feels like a matchup they should be able to control. The next step is turning those promising patches into a full 90-minute performance, and this\u00a0looks\u00a0a nice spot for them to bounce back and keep their tournament hopes alive.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0Ivory Coast\u00a0to Win & Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.60<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Value:\u00a0<\/strong>Ivory Coast\u00a0to Cover (-2.5 Goals) @ $2.20<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Player Pick:<\/strong> Franck Kessie Anytime Goalscorer @ $3.30<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\n Bet Now<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n

Ecuador vs Germany Predictions \u2013 Group E (Match 10)<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
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Germany<\/div>\n
vs<\/div>\n
Ecuador<\/div>\n
Friday 26th June 2026 6:00 AM<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The pressure is well and truly on Ecuador heading into this crucial Group E clash.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

La Tricolor\u00a0were\u00a0talked up as a potential World Cup smokie before the tournament, but things have not gone to plan. A shock 1-0 loss to\u00a0Ivory Coast\u00a0was followed by a\u00a0pretty flat\u00a0scoreless draw with Curacao, and they now find themselves needing a big response.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Germany, meanwhile, have shown both sides of their game. Their 7-1 demolition of Curacao was a serious statement, but there were a few defensive concerns last week when Julian Nagelsmann\u2019s side had to come from behind to beat\u00a0Ivory Coast\u00a02-1.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Still, the Germans are in control at the top of the group and should be looking to tighten things up here. Against an Ecuador attack that has offered\u00a0very little\u00a0so far, this shapes as a\u00a0fairly controlled\u00a0Germany win.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong> Germany to Win & Under 3.5 Goals @ $2.60<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Value:<\/strong> Germany to Win to Nil @ $3.00<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Player Pick:<\/strong> Kai Havertz Anytime Goalscorer @ $2.40<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\n Bet Now<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n

Japan vs Sweden Predictions \u2013 Group F (Match 9)<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
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Japan<\/div>\n
vs<\/div>\n
Sweden<\/div>\n
Friday 26th June 2026 9:00 AM<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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This\u00a0looks\u00a0the clear game of the day, with\u00a0second\u00a0spot in Group F right there for the taking.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Japan\u00a0were\u00a0outstanding last weekend, becoming the first Asian side to score four goals in a World Cup game when they put Tunisia away 4-0. Sweden, on the other hand, are looking to pick themselves up after copping a 5-1 reality check against the Netherlands.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For the Samurai Blue, there is even a chance to top the group if they can pile on enough goals, and the confidence should be sky-high with Japan now riding a nine-game unbeaten run.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sweden looked sharp enough when they dealt with Tunisia in their opener, but this is a different kind of test. They have some defensive questions to answer, and there could be a few changes at the back after last week\u2019s heavy defeat.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Japan\u00a0look\u00a0the safer play here. They are\u00a0organised, in form, and dangerous enough in the final third to build on what they produced on Matchday 2.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction: J<\/strong>apan to Win @ $1.85<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Value:<\/strong> Japan to Win & Over 2.5 Goals @ $2.63<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Player Pick:<\/strong> Daichi Kamada Anytime Goalscorer @ $5<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\n Bet Now<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n

Turkiye vs USA Predictions \u2013 Group D (Match 9)<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
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USA<\/div>\n
vs<\/div>\n
Turkiye<\/div>\n
Friday 26th June 2026 12:00 PM<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Already eliminated,\u00a0Turkiye\u00a0have\u00a0been one of the big disappointments of the tournament, and things do not get any easier here against a red-hot USA side in Los Angeles.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Americans were clinical and a little scary in the first half against Australia last Saturday, using their pace out wide to put the\u00a0Socceroos\u00a0under pressure right from the jump.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether Australia improved after the break or the USA simply took the foot off the pedal is up for debate, but either way, this is a huge ask for a\u00a0Turkiye\u00a0side that is still yet to score at the tournament.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The potential return of Christian Pulisic only adds another layer to the USA\u00a0attack, and\u00a0given how composed they have looked in possession across their first two games, this could be a long afternoon for the visitors.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong> USA to Win @ $1.95<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Value:<\/strong> USA to Cover (-1 Goal) @ $3.30<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Player Pick:<\/strong> Giovanni Reyna Anytime Goalscorer @ $3.40<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\n Bet Now<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n

Paraguay vs Australia Predictions \u2013 Group D (Match 10)<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
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Paraguay<\/div>\n
vs<\/div>\n
Australia<\/div>\n
Friday 26th June 2026 12:00 PM<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Last Saturday\u2019s flat showing against the USA has left\u00a0Socceroos\u00a0fans a little nervous heading into this crucial clash with Paraguay.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Australia just never really got going in the first half against the Americans. They lacked speed in wide areas, struggled to find any rhythm on the ball, and looked rattled in a tough environment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The ill-discipline and Tony Popovic\u2019s team changes were the big talking points afterwards, but after showing plenty of promise in the opener against\u00a0Turkiye, there is reason to believe the Aussies can steady the ship.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Paraguay have just as much to play for, with second spot in Group D still there to be decided.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Funnily enough, they are built in a pretty similar\u00a0mould\u00a0to the\u00a0Socceroos. Gritty, physical, defensive-first, and happy to let the opposition have the ball before trying to break quickly in transition.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How that\u00a0plays out\u00a0between two similar sides remains to be seen, but with so much on the line, both teams should get their chances.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong> Both Teams to Score @ $2.10<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Value:<\/strong> Australia to Win @ $3.90<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Player Pick:\u00a0<\/strong>Nestory\u00a0Irankunda\u00a0Anytime Goalscorer @ $4.00<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\n Bet Now<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n
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Norway vs France<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
\n <\/use> <\/svg> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n Norway<\/span>\n 4.60<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n Draw<\/span>\n 4.20<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n France<\/span>\n 1.65<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Senegal vs Iraq<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
\n <\/use> <\/svg> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n Senegal<\/span>\n 1.22<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n Draw<\/span>\n 6.50<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n Iraq<\/span>\n 11.00<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Uruguay vs Spain<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
\n <\/use> <\/svg> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n Uruguay<\/span>\n 6.00<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n Draw<\/span>\n 4.00<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n Spain<\/span>\n 1.53<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 1 day<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
\n <\/use> <\/svg> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n Cape Verde<\/span>\n 2.50<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n Draw<\/span>\n 3.35<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n Saudi Arabia<\/span>\n 2.75<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 1 day<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n <\/use> <\/svg> <\/div>\n\n

New Zealand vs Belgium<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
\n <\/use> <\/svg> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n New Zealand<\/span>\n 12.50<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n Draw<\/span>\n 7.75<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n Belgium<\/span>\n 1.17<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 1 day<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n <\/use> <\/svg> <\/div>\n\n

Egypt vs Iran<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
\n <\/use> <\/svg> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n Egypt<\/span>\n 2.40<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n Draw<\/span>\n 2.75<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n Iran<\/span>\n 3.50<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 2 days<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n <\/use> <\/svg> <\/div>\n\n

Panama vs England<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
\n <\/use> <\/svg> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n Panama<\/span>\n 12.50<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n Draw<\/span>\n 7.75<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n England<\/span>\n 1.17<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 2 days<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n <\/use> <\/svg> <\/div>\n\n

Croatia vs Ghana<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
\n <\/use> <\/svg> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n Croatia<\/span>\n 1.80<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n Draw<\/span>\n 3.30<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n Ghana<\/span>\n 5.00<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

World Cup 2026 odds correct as of 25\/06\/2026 and subject to change. <\/p><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The World Cup is finally here, and the neds blog is your ultimate destination for daily tips on all the biggest matches. From the opening group stage clashes to the drama of the knockout rounds and all the way to the final showdown, we\u2019ve got you covered every step of the way. Expect expert insight, informed predictions, and a few bold calls along the journey. Be sure to check in each day to see who our football expert is tipping to come out on top and stay one step ahead throughout the tournament. Group Stage Curacao vs Ivory Coast Predictions \u2013 Group…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":86678,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-87319","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-soccer"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"25\/06\/2026","event_country":"Australia"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87319","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87319"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87319\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":87335,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87319\/revisions\/87335"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/86678"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87319"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87319"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87319"},{"taxonomy":"hub_post_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hub_post_cat?post=87319"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}