World Cup 2026 Daily Picks — 24 June Matchday 3
Six matches · Three groups · One Canadian decider · Decimal odds with timestamps · Wagering examples in CAD
The first decisive day of Matchday 3 lines up with Canada’s Group B finale at BC Place. Groups A, B and C all play their final group fixtures today, finishing the picture in three of the twelve groups by the end of the evening. The six matches below run from a 3:00 PM ET double-header in Vancouver and Seattle through to a 9:00 PM ET double-header at the Estadio Azteca and the Estadio BBVA in Mexico.
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Every figure in this article is decimal — the default at Canadian-licensed sportsbooks. Odds are timestamped to either 22 or 23 June 2026 and reflect FanDuel, Covers, Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports lines as published; verify the current price at your Canadian-licensed sportsbook before placing.
3:00 PM ET — Switzerland vs Canada (Group B, BC Place, Vancouver)
| Market | Selection | Odds (decimal) |
|---|---|---|
| Match (1X2) | Switzerland | 2.30 |
| Match (1X2) | Draw | 3.10 |
| Match (1X2) | Canada | 3.30 |
| Group winner | Switzerland | ≈1.71 |
Read: A draw guarantees Canada top spot on goal difference (+6 vs +3). Marsch told Flashscore on 23 June that “the worst way to get the draw is to play for a draw” — read that as Canada coming to score. The Canada moneyline at 3.30 looks fair value if you buy the home-bowl tilt at BC Place; a C$50 ticket returns C$165. Full preview at world-cup-match-preview-canada-switzerland.
3:00 PM ET — Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar (Group B, Lumen Field, Seattle)
| Market | Selection | Odds (decimal) |
|---|---|---|
| Match (1X2) | Bosnia | 1.44 |
| Match (1X2) | Draw | 5.05 |
| Match (1X2) | Qatar | 7.00 |
Read: Win-or-go-home for both. Bosnia have Džeko and Demirović up top; Qatar lose two players to suspension (Madibo and Homam Ahmed, both red against Canada — Sports Mole, ESPN, 23 June 2026). Bosnia’s missing piece is Muharemović, also suspended. The 1.44 is short but priced fairly given the depth gap.
6:00 PM ET — Scotland vs Brazil (Group C, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens)
| Market | Selection | Odds (decimal) |
|---|---|---|
| Match (1X2) | Scotland | 7.50 |
| Match (1X2) | Draw | 5.00 |
| Match (1X2) | Brazil | 1.47 |
Read: Brazil are without Raphinha (hamstring; ESPN, Sports Mole). The Analyst’s Opta supercomputer model puts Brazil at 68.1% to win and Scotland at 12.9% — close to the 1.47 implied figure. The Scotland angle is that the Tartan Army have never advanced past a World Cup group stage, and former manager Craig Levein told Sky Sports on 24 June that “this is not one of the great Brazil sides … they are not invincible” and even argued “if we lose 1-0 I think we will qualify”. Full Brazil–Scotland preview at world-cup-match-preview-brazil-scotland.
6:00 PM ET — Morocco vs Haiti (Group C, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta)
| Market | Selection | Odds (decimal) |
|---|---|---|
| Match (1X2) | Morocco | 1.22 |
| Match (1X2) | Draw | 7.00 |
| Match (1X2) | Haiti | 15.00 |
Read: Haiti are eliminated and still chasing a first-ever World Cup point (Rotowire / The Analyst). Morocco are unbeaten in their last seven and a win secures qualification. The 1.22 line is too short for an outright pick; a Morocco -1.5 handicap is the textbook angle. Saibari has scored in both Moroccan group games.
9:00 PM ET — Czechia vs Mexico (Group A, Estadio Azteca, Mexico City)
| Market | Selection | Odds (decimal) |
|---|---|---|
| Match (1X2) | Czechia | 3.70 |
| Match (1X2) | Draw | 3.90 |
| Match (1X2) | Mexico | 1.91 |
Read: Mexico have already won Group A (6 points) and may rotate. The match is framed by Mexican media as Guillermo Ochoa’s World Cup farewell at the Azteca — the 40-year-old set to start in a record-extending sixth World Cup squad, surpassing Antonio Carbajal’s five (Concacaf.com; Yahoo Sports). Czechia must win to advance and reportedly miss David Jurásek (thigh) for the rest of the tournament (single source, Goal.com / Sports Mole).
9:00 PM ET — South Africa vs Korea Republic (Group A, Estadio BBVA, Monterrey)
| Market | Selection | Odds (decimal) |
|---|---|---|
| Match (1X2) | South Africa | 5.90 |
| Match (1X2) | Draw | 3.90 |
| Match (1X2) | Korea Republic | 1.61 |
Read: Korea need only a draw; South Africa must win. Mokoena is suspended (2nd yellow vs Czechia) and Zwane is also suspended (red, vs Mexico). The Korea camp is dealing with the well-documented media-boycott storyline over the mocking of captain Son Heung-min — likely Son’s last World Cup. The 1.61 implies just over 60% on a Korea side with strong recent form, with a 3.90 draw price that has more value than the South Africa win line.
Card summary — Canadian-format ticket
| Match | Pick | Decimal odds |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland vs Canada | Canada moneyline | 3.30 |
| Bosnia vs Qatar | Bosnia | 1.44 |
| Scotland vs Brazil | Brazil | 1.47 |
| Morocco vs Haiti | Morocco (or Morocco -1.5 handicap, where offered) | 1.22 (moneyline) |
| Czechia vs Mexico | Both teams to score “yes” (line varies by book) | check your operator |
| South Africa vs Korea | Draw | 3.90 |
Related reading on MatchPoint 26
- Full Canada–Switzerland preview at world-cup-match-preview-canada-switzerland.
- Brazil–Scotland preview at world-cup-match-preview-brazil-scotland.
- Yesterday’s results at world-cup-results-23-june-2026.
- Predictions hub at
/world-cup-predictions/. - Betting guide at
/world-cup-betting-guide/.