The drama continues across the Atlantic at FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, 17 June, when there is a quartet of group games to consume, including England’s first foray against Croatia in Group L.
Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions aren’t in action until 21:00 UK time, however, with two Group J ties, Argentina vs Algeria (02:00) and Austria vs Jordan (05:00), along with Portugal’s Group K encounter with DR Congo (18:00), coming first.
Ahead of the chaos, we’ve got another expertly-researched set of bet builder bets for Wednesday’s fixture slate, which can be backed at a combined price of 9/1 with LiveScoreBet. Alongside our selections below, you can find more World Cup 2026 predictions and betting tips at our dedicated tournament hub.
World Cup Bet Builder Bets – Wednesday, 17 June
Argentina vs Algeria
Mohamed Amoura (Algeria) to have over 0.5 shots on target
Austria vs Jordan
Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) to have 0.5 shots on target
Portugal vs DR Congo
Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) to score or assist
England vs Croatia
Jude Bellingham (England) to have 0.5 shots on target
Bet Builder odds are 9/1 with LiveScoreBet – Potential winnings: £10 stake returns £100
Argentina vs Algeria
Mohamed Amoura (Algeria) to have over 0.5 shots on target
The headliners and household names in Argentina’s ranks should mean that the South American giants dominate football betting tips ahead of this Group J opener in Kansas City, however, better value could be on offer elsewhere.
This Algerian outfit are no pushovers and their 1-0 friendly win over the Netherlands earlier this month suggested they might be capable of an upset or two this summer.
Wolfsburg winger Mohamed Amoura starred in that surprise triumph and registered three shots against the Oranje. The 26-year-old was Algeria’s leading scorer and the top marksman overall in the AFCON qualification region too, with ten goals, and he could be a menace on the counter at the Arrowhead Stadium.
Argentina haven’t regenerated the defensive unit that won the World Cup four years ago and theirs is a backline that definitely lacks pace. Amoura’s acceleration could put him into some dangerous positions, making him a value pick to lodge just a single accurate effort.
Recommended bet: Mohamed Amoura (Algeria) to have over 0.5 shots on target
Austria vs Jordan
Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) to have 0.5 shots on target
Attacking midfielder Marcel Sabitzer is something of a talismanic figure for Austria and the 31-year-old’s ability to be accurate from any range should allow him to threaten Jordan’s goal in Santa Clara.
Sabitzer finished the Austrians’ World Cup qualification campaign with a modest three-goal tally, however, he topped the charts for both shots (24) and shots on target (16) for Ralf Rangnick’s side.
In fact, the Borussia Dortmund regular has had at least one shot on target in 13 of his last 16 competitive appearances for Austria, player starts that prove Sabitzer’s ability to consistently carry an attacking threat on the international stage.
The Austrians are heavy favourites to ease to victory at Jordan’s expense at Levi’s Stadium and Sabitzer should be well positioned to deliver at least one shot on target against the tournament debutants.
Recommended bet: Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) to have 0.5 shots on target
Portugal vs DR Congo
Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) to score or assist
Premier League record breaker Bruno Fernandes is a player at the peak of his powers and the Manchester United midfielder is guaranteed to be a fixture in any bet builder feature published for Portugal’s 2026 World Cup bow against DR Congo.
Bruno scored the winning goal in Portugal’s penultimate tournament warm-up fixture against Chile earlier this month and that was the 26th time he’s either scored or assisted in his last 26 runouts for club and country combined since the beginning of December last year.
The 31-year-old, who hoovered up accolades and awards following his exploits for Man Utd last season, has the keys to unlock this DR Congo defence, and we’re backing Bruno to deliver yet another telling match-changing moment.
Portugal will be determined to secure an early victory in Group K to gain a good foothold in the World Cup 2026 standings, and Bruno Fernandes is priced generously to contribute.
Recommended bet: Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) to score or assist
England vs Croatia
Jude Bellingham (England) to have 0.5 shots on target
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham offers superb value to land just a single shot on target in England’s long-awaited World Cup opener against Croatia in Arlington at prices hovering around the 9/10 mark.
With teammate Harry Kane listed at 1/18 in the same market, it makes sense to look elsewhere for more favourable alternatives, and Bellingham certainly fits the bill.
The midfielder, who burst onto the international scene at World Cup 2022 in Qatar, was also a key protagonist for the Three Lions at Euro 2024 when he scored two crucial goals and carried plenty of box-crashing threat for the beaten finalists.
With major tournament experience behind him, a more battle-hardened Bellingham should be ready to make an even bigger impact this summer.
The 22-year-old averaged 2.40 shots and 1.22 shots on target per 90 minutes for Real Madrid in La Liga last season, so expect him to clock similar figures at the World Cup, starting with Tuesday’s encounter with Croatia.
Recommended bet: Jude Bellingham (England) to have 0.5 shots on target
