World Cup 2026 Best Bets: My Picks for the 22 June Fixtures

Four fixtures on this slate, and a warning from someone who’s seen it before: nights with short-priced favourites are where punters quietly bleed value. Here are my rated picks, with AEST kick-offs for those of you setting an early alarm. Odds as at 22 June 2026 (sources: ESPN, FOX Sports) — confirm with your bookie before you back in.

The 22 June slate, with AEST kick-off times.

Four World Cup matches on 22 June — short-priced favourites dominate, so the value is in scorer and team-total markets.
My top pick: Messi anytime scorer (~1.80) and Haaland anytime scorer (~1.95) — two legs max for a multi.
Norway v Senegal is the only competitive 1X2 match on the card (even-money contest).
Jordan v Algeria lacks reliable data — I’d avoid until the dust settles. Online in-play betting is not permitted in AU.

The card at a glance

Fixture	AEST (Tue 23)	1	X	2
Argentina v Austria	3:00am	1.58	3.65	5.38
France v Iraq	7:00am	1.08	7.68	27.84
Norway v Senegal	10:00am	2.04	3.41	3.22
Jordan v Algeria	1:00pm	6.24	3.98	1.47

Worked example: A $40 multi on Messi to score (1.80) and Haaland to score (1.95) returns $140.40 (stake included). Two legs only — any more and you’re chasing. Confirm lines at MrPacho or Boomerang Bet.com before kick-off.

Argentina v Austria — my pick: Messi to score

Messi is one goal off Klose’s all-time World Cup record. At 1.58 the head-to-head is no play; the story (and the value) is Messi anytime scorer. Full preview in my Argentina v Austria odds piece. My Rating: 8/10.

France v Iraq — my pick: France team total over

Opta has France at 88.5%; the price is 1.08. There’s nothing in the result — I’d chase the France goals line instead. My Rating: 7/10.

Norway v Senegal — my pick: Haaland to score

The night’s one genuine contest (2.04 / 3.41 / 3.22). Haaland has scored in 11 straight for Norway, so Haaland anytime scorer is my play. More in my Group I breakdown. My Rating: 7/10.

Jordan v Algeria — what I’d avoid

Algeria are short (the 2 at 1.47) with Mahrez back, and it’s a 1:00pm filler. My Rating: 5/10 — leave it alone.

Expert Verdict

Skip the unbackable favourites and concentrate on the scorer markets and the one even-money contest, Norway-Senegal. Two legs max if you’re building a multi — Messi and Haaland to score is plenty. Set your stake first and stick to it. Full markets on Best World Cup Betting Markets. A reminder: online in-play betting isn’t permitted in Australia, so get these on pre-match. Bet responsibly — see responsible gambling, 18+. Compare lines at MrPacho or Boomerang Bet.com for AU decimal odds.

What World Cup matches are on 22 June 2026?

Argentina-Austria, France-Iraq, Norway-Senegal and Jordan-Algeria — kicking off 3:00am, 7:00am, 10:00am and 1:00pm AEST on Tuesday 23 June.

Which is the best match to bet on 22 June?

Norway-Senegal is the only tight contest (Norway 2.04, draw 3.41, Senegal 3.22 as at 22 June 2026); the others are lopsided favourites.

Odds as at 22 June 2026 (decimal, sources: ESPN, FOX Sports). Online in-play betting is not permitted in Australia. Gamble responsibly — 18+.