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Algeria arrive in this second-matchday Group J fixture against Jordan having been dismantled 0-3 by Argentina on matchday one. For Jordan, a 1-3 defeat to Austria included the group’s most surprising moment, Ali Olwan’s first-ever World Cup goal for Jordan. Algeria need points urgently; Jordan will not concede them cheaply.

Senegal and Norway meet in a Group I second-matchday clash on June 23. Norway arrive fresh from a 4-1 win over Iraq while Senegal must respond after their 1-3 defeat to France. With Haaland in form and Senegal forced to attack, the goal markets offer the clearest value in this fixture.

Argentina and Austria arrive in Arlington on three points apiece following dominant Group J openers. With Messi’s record-equalling hat-trick against Algeria and Austria’s first World Cup victory in 36 years, this second-matchday clash at AT&T Stadium doubles as a qualification decider.

Egypt face New Zealand on June 22 in a Group G showdown where every point counts. With all four sides level after a dramatic opening weekend, the Pharaohs enter as favorites but face a New Zealand team that showed genuine attacking firepower in their 2-2 draw with Iran.

Taking a look at the odds for all four matches on June 20 in the 2026 World Cup, while also providing betting tips on each game, including Netherlands vs Sweden and Japan vs Tunisia.

Belgium and Iran both opened with draws in Group G, leaving neither side able to afford another slip on June 21. De Bruyne's fitness and Lukaku's match sharpness are the central questions heading into this critical Group G fixture.

Spain dominated Cape Verde for ninety minutes in their Group H opener and failed to score from 27 attempts. Saudi Arabia proved their counter-attacking credibility with a 1-1 against Uruguay. Something must change for Spain on June 21.

Cape Verde stunned Spain with a heroic goalless draw to open Group H, while Uruguay were held to a 1-1 stalemate by Saudi Arabia. All four sides sit level on one point, making this June 21 fixture effectively a must-win for both teams.

Japan recovered from a deficit to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands in an electric Group F opener, while Tunisia were swept aside 5-1 by Sweden. This June 20 clash carries enormous consequences for both sides' World Cup ambitions.

Ecuador enter this Group E clash desperate for points after their shock defeat to Ivory Coast, while Curaçao arrive having conceded seven to Germany. The result seems clear, but the goals market is far less straightforward than the headlines suggest.