Today’s World Cup tips focus on day 3 of World Cup 2026, with four matches taking place including a mouth-watering match-up between Netherlands and Japan plus Germany’s opening game of the tournament against Curacao.
It’s been a sensational start to the tournament for followers of Squawka. Across Day one and two of the tournament, we pick out six winners including a 9/1 Bet Builder.
Day three saw even more of the same, with two single picks coming in. The most impressive results came from our accas, though. We grabbed a 13/2 over/under treble and a huge 28/1 acca after predicting wins for USA and Switzerland and draws for both Canada and Brazil.
Below, we’ve selected four of the best Today’s World Cup Tips, with one on each match. Read on for our expert analysis, betting predictions and best-value selections from day one of World Cup 2026.
Today’s World Cup Tips
| Match | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Germany vs Curacao | Score with a Header – Kai Havertz | 15/4 with bet365 |
| Netherlands vs Japan | Draw | 5/2 with Sky Bet |
| Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | Draw + Under 2.5 Goals | 21/10 with AK Bets |
| Sweden vs Tunisia | Sweden to win + both teams to score | 7/2 with bet365 |
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Germany vs Curacao tip
Score with a Header – Kai Havertz (15/4 with bet365)
At 15/4, Havertz to score a header is excellent value against World Cup debutants Curaçao, ranked just 82nd in the world. Havertz is a genuine aerial threat, and five of his 22 international goals have come via headers. Germany are heavy favourites and will dominate set pieces against this opposition. Nagelsmann’s side arrive in red-hot form, having beaten Finland 4-0 and the USA 2-1 – meaning Havertz will see plenty of the ball in dangerous areas. Cracking value on this.
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At 15/4, Havertz to score a header is excellent value against World Cup debutants Curaçao, ranked just 82nd in the world. Havertz is a genuine aerial threat, and five of his 22 international goals have come via headers. Germany are heavy favourites and will dominate set pieces against this opposition. Nagelsmann’s side arrive in red-hot form, having beaten Finland 4-0 and the USA 2-1 – meaning Havertz will see plenty of the ball in dangerous areas. Cracking value on this.
15/4 PLACE BETNetherlands vs Japan tip
Draw (5/2 with Sky Bet)
The Netherlands tend to be fast starters at the World Cup, before fading as the tournament progresses. The Oranje have never exited the finals at the group stage, Although, this is a tough starter for them, with Japan on a five-match winning run and fresh from impressive victories over Brazil and England. Whether the Samurai Blue can replicate those results on the biggest stage remains to be seen, though they are certainly capable of ensuring a share of the spoils.
The Netherlands tend to be fast starters at the World Cup, before fading as the tournament progresses. The Oranje have never exited the finals at the group stage, Although, this is a tough starter for them, with Japan on a five-match winning run and fresh from impressive victories over Brazil and England. Whether the Samurai Blue can replicate those results on the biggest stage remains to be seen, though they are certainly capable of ensuring a share of the spoils.
5/2 PLACE BETIvory Coast vs Ecuador tip
Draw and Under 2.5 goals (21/10 with AK Bets)
A tight, low-scoring contest looks likely between two sides built on defensive solidity. Ecuador conceded just five goals in qualifying, drawing eight times, while Ivory Coast kept clean sheets in all 10 of their qualifiers.
A tight, low-scoring contest looks likely between two sides built on defensive solidity. Ecuador conceded just five goals in qualifying, drawing eight times, while Ivory Coast kept clean sheets in all 10 of their qualifiers.
21/10 PLACE BETSweden vs Tunisia tip
Sweden to win + both teams to score (7/2 with bet365)
Sweden weren’t at their best in qualification but they’ve made the finals and now we expect them to raise their level. They have two of the best strikers in the tournament and are likely to struggle for goals against a Tunisia side that conceded five goals to Belgium in their last warm-up match..
The striker enjoyed a successful season at Arsenal and has 20 goals in 33 games for his country, including five goals in his last three games for the Swedes.
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