2026 World Cup Betting Picks: Best Bets for Every Match (Thurs-Sat)

The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage continues with a crucial round of Matchday 2 fixtures, and we're breaking down every matchup from Groups A through F taking place Thursday through Saturday. Host Mike Calabrese is joined by soccer betting experts Daniele Fisichella and Benjamin Leander to preview the biggest games, analyze the latest odds, and deliver their favorite betting picks, best bets, and predictions for the second round of group-stage action. Which teams are poised to secure a spot in the knockout rounds? Which favorites could be vulnerable? And where are the best betting opportunities on the board? In this episode: ⚽ Matchday 2 previews for Groups A-F 📈 Best bets, value plays, and betting angles 🔥 World Cup futures and group qualification implications 🎯 Expert predictions from Daniele Fisichella and Benjamin Leander 💰 Actionable betting insights for every featured match 00:00 - Early Reactions 02:40 - Czech Republic vs. South Africa 07:50 - Switzerland vs. Bosnia 11:31 - Canada vs. Qatar 16:31 - Mexico vs. South Africa 20:38 - USA vs. Australia 26:51 - Scotland vs. Morocco 32:10 - Brazil vs. Haiti 36:45 - Turkey vs. Paraguay 40:57 - Netherlands vs. Sweden 46:06 - Germany vs. Ivory Coast 51:53 - Ecuador vs. Curacao 56:15 - Tunisia vs. Japan 01:02:36 - Best Bets Subscribe to The Action Network Podcast for daily betting analysis, expert picks, and World Cup coverage throughout the tournament. #WorldCup #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup2026 #SoccerBetting #BettingPicks #BestBets #SportsBetting #WorldCupPredictions #MikeCalabrese #ActionNetwork Try your first bet on Hard Rock Bet today and you can score $150 in Bonus Bets if you win Get our free mobile app: https://myaction.app/youtube Website: https://www.actionnetwork.com/ Discord:   / discord   Instagram:   / actionnetworkhq   TikTok:   / actionnetworkhq   Individuals must be 21+ to participate in sports betting and iGaming in the U.S. Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800 GAMBLER in the U.S. or visit: https://www.actionnetwork.com/general.... In Massachusetts, please call 1-800-327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org for 24/7 support. LiveChat with a GameSense Advisor at GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234.