Today’s World Cup tips focus on day 5 of World Cup 2026, with four matches taking place including a match-up between Egypt and Belgium, along with Spain vs Cape Verde.
It’s been a sensational start to the tournament for followers of Squawka. Across Day one and two of the tournament, we picked out six winners including a 9/1 Bet Builder.
Day three saw even more of the same, with two single picks coming in. We also grabbed a 13/2 over/under treble. Day four continued the success, with a 3/1 over/under four fold and four single predictions that all came in at 6/4 or greater.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Spain vs Cape Verde | Mikel Oyarzabal To Score 1st Goal | 3/1 with William Hill |
| Belgium vs Egypt | Jeremy Doku 2+ shots on target | 4/1 with Sky Bet |
| Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Score with a Header – Darwin Nunez | 8/1 with bet365 |
| Iran vs New Zealand | Player Shots on Target Outside the Box – Mehdi Taremi Over 0.5 | 81 with bet365 |
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Spain vs Cape Verde tip
Mikel Oyarzabal – First goalscorer (3/1 with William Hill)
Oyarzabal enters this match in the most devastating form of his international career. He has scored in six consecutive international matches, including the opener against Peru in Spain’s final warm-up — netting inside two minutes. His last 13 international appearances have produced 13 goals and six assists, a return that betters every European player in the same period apart from Erling Haaland. He has also registered a goal or assist in 12 consecutive starts for Spain. Against a Cape Verde side making their World Cup debut, Oyarzabal’s movement, clinical finishing and habit of scoring early make him the standout first goalscorer selection of the tournament. This selection also benefits from William Hill’s impact sub offer.
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Oyarzabal enters this match in the most devastating form of his international career. He has scored in six consecutive international matches, including the opener against Peru in Spain’s final warm-up — netting inside two minutes. His last 13 international appearances have produced 13 goals and six assists, a return that betters every European player in the same period apart from Erling Haaland. He has also registered a goal or assist in 12 consecutive starts for Spain. Against a Cape Verde side making their World Cup debut, Oyarzabal’s movement, clinical finishing and habit of scoring early make him the standout first goalscorer selection of the tournament. This selection also benefits from William Hill’s impact sub offer.
3/1 PLACE BETBelgium vs Egypt tip
Jeremy Doku 2+ shots on target (4/1 with Sky Bet)
Doku arrives at this World Cup in the form of his career. He scored twice in a single Premier League outing against Everton in May and finished the season with five goals and five assists across 30 league appearances for Manchester City. His shooting accuracy of 41% across 39 Premier League shots this season is exceptional for a wide player, while he averaged 1.97 shots per 90 minutes in the league — a volume that rises sharply in matches where Belgium dominate possession. Against an Egypt side expected to defend deep and surrender territory, Belgium will flood forward and Doku will receive sustained service down the left flank throughout the 90 minutes. Egypt will struggle to contain his pace and directness consistently, and at 4/1, two or more shots on target looks significantly underpriced.
Doku arrives at this World Cup in the form of his career. He scored twice in a single Premier League outing against Everton in May and finished the season with five goals and five assists across 30 league appearances for Manchester City. His shooting accuracy of 41% across 39 Premier League shots this season is exceptional for a wide player, while he averaged 1.97 shots per 90 minutes in the league — a volume that rises sharply in matches where Belgium dominate possession. Against an Egypt side expected to defend deep and surrender territory, Belgium will flood forward and Doku will receive sustained service down the left flank throughout the 90 minutes. Egypt will struggle to contain his pace and directness consistently, and at 4/1, two or more shots on target looks significantly underpriced.
4/1 PLACE BETSaudi Arabia vs Uruguay tip
Score with a Header – Darwin Nunez (8/1 with bet365)
At 6ft 2in, Nunez is one of the most dangerous aerial strikers at the entire tournament — and the data backs that up emphatically. He registered 13 headed shots across his Saudi Pro League season, the highest of any striker in the division, while winning 48.5% of his aerial duels. Bielsa’s vertical, high-tempo system delivers crosses and set-piece deliveries directly into Nunez’s path, and Saudi Arabia — who conceded regularly throughout Asian qualifying — have shown little aerial resilience against physical centre-forwards. Uruguay will dominate possession and territory in Miami, generating multiple crossing situations and set-piece opportunities. With 13 international goals in 38 caps and a clear physical advantage over Saudi Arabia’s defensive line, 8/1 for a headed goal carries genuine appeal as a small punt.
At 6ft 2in, Nunez is one of the most dangerous aerial strikers at the entire tournament — and the data backs that up emphatically. He registered 13 headed shots across his Saudi Pro League season, the highest of any striker in the division, while winning 48.5% of his aerial duels. Bielsa’s vertical, high-tempo system delivers crosses and set-piece deliveries directly into Nunez’s path, and Saudi Arabia — who conceded regularly throughout Asian qualifying — have shown little aerial resilience against physical centre-forwards. Uruguay will dominate possession and territory in Miami, generating multiple crossing situations and set-piece opportunities. With 13 international goals in 38 caps and a clear physical advantage over Saudi Arabia’s defensive line, 8/1 for a headed goal carries genuine appeal as a small punt.
8/1 PLACE BETIran vs New Zealand tip
Player Shots on Target Outside the Box – Mehdi Taremi Over 0.5 (8/1 with bet365)
Taremi arrives at this World Cup as Iran’s captain and undisputed talisman, carrying 58 goals in 103 international appearances – a return that underlines his consistent threat at this level. He hit 10 goals in Asian qualifying, finishing second only to Almoez Ali across the entire AFC section. At club level for Olympiacos in the Greek Super League, he took 38 shots across ten starts – a volume of just under four attempts per game – with 17 hitting the target. His game combines intelligent movement inside the box with a willingness to shoot from range. New Zealand will sit deep against Iran, creating exactly the kind of blocked spaces that push attackers into efforts from outside the area. Against a New Zealand side with limited quality to threaten Iran offensively, Taremi will dominate possession and carry a significant shot volume – making one shot on target from outside the box a very achievable outcome.
Taremi arrives at this World Cup as Iran’s captain and undisputed talisman, carrying 58 goals in 103 international appearances — a return that underlines his consistent threat at this level. He hit 10 goals in Asian qualifying, finishing second only to Almoez Ali across the entire AFC section. At club level for Olympiacos in the Greek Super League, he took 38 shots across ten starts — a volume of just under four attempts per game — with 17 hitting the target. His game combines intelligent movement inside the box with a willingness to shoot from range. New Zealand will sit deep against Iran, creating exactly the kind of blocked spaces that push attackers into efforts from outside the area. Against a New Zealand side with limited quality to threaten Iran offensively, Taremi will dominate possession and carry a significant shot volume — making one shot on target from outside the box a very achievable outcome.
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