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Sweden must beat Japan on June 25 to keep their World Cup hopes alive, while a near-qualified Japan side could afford to rotate. With Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres leading Sweden’s attack against Japan’s quick counter, Group F’s final round promises drama.

South Korea need only a draw to reach the knockout rounds when they meet South Africa on June 25, while Bafana Bafana must win to keep their World Cup hopes alive. One side can manage the game, the other has to throw everything forward in a Group A finale with the stakes flipped at each end.

The Netherlands close their group campaign against an already-eliminated Tunisia on June 25, with top spot in Group F and a friendlier knockout path on the line. Ronald Koeman’s side are heavy favourites against a Tunisia team playing only for pride under new coach Hervé Renard.

Mexico have already booked their spot in the knockout rounds, but Czech Republic arrive in Mexico City needing a win to keep their World Cup alive. One side can afford to rotate, the other cannot afford to sit back, setting up a Group A finale with very different stakes at each end.

Ivory Coast must beat World Cup debutants Curacao on June 25 to secure their place in the knockout rounds, while the smallest nation ever to reach the tournament chases the result that would complete a remarkable story. It is a clash of overwhelming favourite and fearless underdog to close out Group E.

Germany have already won Group E and could rest key players when they face Ecuador on June 25, while La Tri must win to have any chance of reaching the knockout rounds. A rotated favourite against a desperate, defensively stubborn underdog sets up an intriguing Group E finale.

The Kansas City Chiefs are counting on Patrick Mahomes to be back from his knee surgery by the time Week 1 rolls around in September. But will he be? We dive into the betting odds for the Kansas City Week 1 starting QB and whether Mahomes will indeed be ready.

The Browns head into training camp without a clear starting quarterback again. Will Deshaun Watson reemerge, or will Shedeur Sanders confirm himself as Cleveland’s QB of the future? Read on for betting odds on who will be the Browns Week 1 starting QB, as well as our analysis and predictions!

Taking a look at the odds for an American League matchup on Tuesday, June 23, between the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees at Comerica Park. We’ll also provide a game preview and betting picks.

Taking a look at the odds for all six matches on June 24 in the 2026 World Cup, while also providing betting tips on each game, including Canada vs Switzerland and Haiti vs Morocco.