World Cup 2026: Best Bets, Odds and Best Combo | June 22 (Day 12)

Simon Winter 
By: Simon Winter 
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World Cup Tips, June 22

Today's Matches

FixturesInfoHome OddsDraw OddsAway Odds
New Zealand vs Egypt02:00 WAT - Group G - BC Place, Vancouver5.904.161.65
Argentina vs Austria18:00 WAT - Group J - AT&T Stadium, Arlington1.634.086.36
France vs Iraq22:00 WAT - Group I - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia1.1012.6042.00
New Zealand vs Egypt
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02:00 WAT - Group G - BC Place, Vancouver
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Argentina vs Austria
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18:00 WAT - Group J - AT&T Stadium, Arlington
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France vs Iraq
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22:00 WAT - Group I - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
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Day 12 is short but loaded at the top, with reigning champions Argentina and Group I favourites France both expected to advance, plus a genuine Group G shoot-out between New Zealand and Egypt where both sides still have something to play for. Three games means three clean angles rather than a long list.

The smart money avoids France's unbettable win price and looks instead at the goals and handicap markets, while New Zealand vs Egypt is the day's best Both Teams To Score case. All prices are from 1xBet and the three picks combine for a 6.43 Best Combo.

Top Picks for World Cup Day 12 | June 22

New Zealand vs Egypt

Both Teams To Score - Yes (2.11)

BTTS Yes is the lead because this is a Group G decider where both teams have reason to attack - Egypt need a win to be sure of going through, and New Zealand showed in their previous game against Iran (2-2) they will commit men forward. Egypt are favourites but far from watertight at the back, and an open, end-to-end game suits both sides scoring. The Over 2.5 line tells the same story if you prefer goals over the BTTS framing.

🗸 Long Shot: Correct score 2-1 Egypt @ 8.50
🗸 Extra Tip: Over 2.5 Goals @ 2.19

Argentina vs Austria

Argentina -1.5 Asian Handicap (2.66)

The -1.5 handicap is the value play on a champion side priced at 1.63 to win outright - 2.66 for a two-goal Argentina margin is fair given their attacking quality. Argentina come in close to full strength and talisman Lionel Messi is already firing following his hattrick against Algeria. Austria are competitive but should be second best, and if Argentina settle early the margin can grow; the straight win and Over 2.5 are the safer fallbacks.

🗸 Long Shot: Argentina to win 3-0 (correct score) @ 3.80
🗸 Extra Tip: Argentina to Win @ 1.63

France vs Iraq

Over 3.5 Goals (1.87)

France are 1.10 to win so Over 3.5 at 1.87 is the only line worth a real stake, and it fits a heavy favourite facing the slate's biggest outsider. France impressed in attack in their opening win against Senegal (3-1) and have the firepower to run up a score, with Kylian Mbappe already up and running with his beautiful brace on matchday one. A rampant France against a deep-lying Iraq is the textbook high-total game.

🗸 Long Shot: France to win 4-0 (correct score) @ 7.00
🗸 Extra Tip: France -2.5 Asian Handicap @ 1.72

Today's Best Combo

LegsOdds
France Over 3.5 Goals (France vs Iraq) - Totals1.87
Argentina to Win (Argentina vs Austria) - 1X21.63
Both Teams To Score - Yes (New Zealand vs Egypt) - BTTS2.11
Total Odds: 6.43
Bet $10 for a $64.30 Payout with 1xbet

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Simon is a sports writer and betting content creator with 10+ years of experience in the industry. He was written for numerous big hitters in the space, including bet365, Racing Post, Paddy Power, MansionBet, TonyBet, LeoVegas, LiveScore and many more. He is a multi-sport enthusiast who loves nothing more than delivering winning bets to his readers.