World Cup bets today: Five group stage picks for Sunday ft. Egypt vs. New Zealand [6/21/2026]

Today’s World Cup betting tips for June 21, 2026 are here, with Egypt vs. New Zealand and Cabo Verde vs. Uruguay among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s group stage slate.

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List of soccer World Cup picks today [6/21, updated 5:34PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best World Cup bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Egypt vs. New Zealand Under 2.5 goals (-125)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 59.4%
• Matchup: Egypt vs. New Zealand (9:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Under 2.5 goals in Egypt vs. New Zealand at -125 odds. A 59.4% probability produces an edge of 3.8%, making this the strongest play for today's World Cup slate.

Cabo Verde vs. Uruguay Under 2.5 goals (-140)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 61.5%
• Matchup: Cabo Verde vs. Uruguay (6:00PM ET)

Cabo Verde vs. Uruguay under 2.5 goals carries a 3.2% edge and a probability of 61.5% at -140 odds, according to our model.

Iraq vs. France BTTS: Yes (+210)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 35.2%
• Matchup: Iraq vs. France (5:00PM ET, Monday)

Both Iraq and Uruguay to score (Yes) at +210 odds shows a 2.9% edge, supported by a 35.2% probability in simulations.

Egypt vs. New Zealand BTTS: No (-132)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 59.2%
• Matchup: Egypt vs. New Zealand (9:00PM ET)

A 2.3% edge and 59.2% probability makes the both teams to score (No) Egypt at the moneyline a value play in the Egypt vs. New Zealand matchup, per our model.

Austria vs. Argentina BTTS: No (-125)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 57.6%
• Matchup: Austria vs. Argentina (1:00PM ET, Monday)

Both Austria and Argentina to score (No) at -125 odds presents a 2.0% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.6%.

World Cup group stage best bets summary: Sunday, 6/21/2026

As of 5:34PM ET, here are our top World Cup bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming World Cup games to bet on [6/21/2026]

• Cabo Verde vs. Uruguay (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Egypt vs. New Zealand (9:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Austria vs. Argentina (1:00PM ET, Monday)
• Iraq vs. France (5:00PM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

Our World Cup best bets are locked and loaded for June 21, 2026, featuring plays such as Under 2.5 goals in the Egypt vs. New Zealand matchup and Under 2.5 goals in the Cabo Verde vs. Uruguay matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.