All Day 7 World Cup 2026 Predictions: 17th June

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Day 7 of the World Cup brings England's introduction alongside that of defending champions Argentina and Alex Jack has predictions for all four games.

England skipper Harry Kane can inspire the Three Lions to victory against Croatia in Arlington

There are four World Cup fixtures in Groups J, K and L providing action from 2am BST through to around 11pm.

Three World Cup heavyweights enter the fold, with Argentina, Portugal and England getting set to kick-start their tournaments.

Here are the best bets for the seventh day of action from the 2026 World Cup, when all four games will be taking place on US soil.

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Argentina vs Algeria

Reigning world champions will get their title defence up and running when they take on Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

Having been stunned by Saudi Arabia in their World Cup opener nearly four years ago in Qatar, Argentina won’t want to make the same mistake twice against an early underdog in the group.

Winning all of their last seven games going into this match, Argentina are understandably one of the outright favourites.

Their defence has been particularly impressive, conceding just one goal in that seven-match winning run leading into this tournament.

With that in mind, an Argentine victory in Kansas City and keeping Algeria off the scoresheet gets the green light.

Argentina to win to nil vs Algeria @ 1/1 with LiveScore Bet

Score Prediction: Argentina 4-0 Algeria

Austria vs Jordan

Austria will be looking to avoid a banana skin of their own when they take on World Cup newcomers Jordan at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

The Austrians go into this opening game in California having lost just one of their last 11 games.

In contrast, Jordan are winless in their last five outings and it’s hard to see them competing with Das Team at Levi’s Stadium.

Austria have kept clean sheets in their last two games and with that defensive foundation, Burschen are tipped to win and keep Jordan off the scoresheet here.

Austria to win to nil vs Jordan @ 27/25 with LiveScore Bet

Score Prediction: Austria 2-0 Jordan

Portugal vs DR Congo

Portugal once again head into this World Cup as dark horses and they should get off to a winning start when they face DR Congo at NRG Stadium in Houston.

With one defeat in their last 13 games, Portugal are another side who head into this World Cup with winning momentum behind them.

Taking on a DR Congo side who drew 0-0 with Denmark before a 2-1 defeat to Chile in their last two games, Portugal are expected to cruise to victory in Texas.

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes has scored in two of his last three games and the playmaker is also backed to get on the scoresheet in a one-sided affair.

Portugal to beat DR Congo and Bruno Fernandes anytime goalscorer @ 5/4 with LiveScore Bet

Score Prediction: Portugal 4-0 DR Congo

England vs Croatia

England are backed to make it three wins in a row against Croatia when they meet at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

The Three Lions suffered a 2018 World Cup semi-final heartbreak at the hands of the Croats but they have fared well against them since.

Winning their last two encounters with Croatia, England are backed for the victory in Texas, while Harry Kane is also expected to get on the scoresheet.

Scoring seven goals in his last four games, the Bayern Munich striker is tipped to find the back of the net in a Three Lions victory as the skipper launches his quest for a second World Cup Golden Boot.

England to beat Croatia and Harry Kane anytime goalscorer @ 31/20 with LiveScore Bet