World Cup 2026: Best Bets, Odds and Best Combo | June 28 (Day 18)

Simon Winter 
By: Simon Winter 
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World Cup Tips: 28 June, 2026

Today's Matches

FixturesInfoHome OddsDraw OddsAway Odds
Algeria vs Austria03:00 WAT - Group J, MD3 - Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City4.282.272.93
Jordan vs Argentina03:00 WAT - Group J, MD3 - AT&T Stadium, Arlington17.008.301.19
Algeria vs Austria
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03:00 WAT - Group J, MD3 - Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
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Jordan vs Argentina
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03:00 WAT - Group J, MD3 - AT&T Stadium, Arlington
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Group J closes out its first round in the early hours of Saturday, and the two fixtures kick off at the same time for good reason. Algeria and Austria meet in Kansas City in a straight shootout for the second knockout place, while in Arlington an Argentina side that has already sealed top spot hosts a Jordan team eliminated after two defeats. What each side actually needs, rather than the raw team sheet, is what drives the value here.

Both games point away from the obvious match-winner. With Austria able to qualify on a draw and Argentina expected to rotate heavily, we have leaned into a totals angle and an Asian handicap rather than a pair of short prices, and bundled the two cleanest reads into a Best Combo priced at 2.86 with 1xBet. All odds below are live 1xBet prices.

Top Picks for World Cup Day 18 | June 28

Algeria vs Austria

Under 2.5 Goals (Totals) (1.44)

The totals market is where the group context bites: Austria sit second, level on points with Algeria but ahead on goal difference, so a draw is enough to send them through and they have every reason to defend it. Algeria must win to advance after recovering from an opening 3-0 loss to Argentina with a 2-1 comeback over Jordan, but breaking down a side happy to sit deep is hard work, and 1xBet pricing the main goal line at just 1.5 underlines how low-scoring this projects. A tense, controlled final group game is the likeliest script. Both-teams-to-score No is the natural secondary angle if Austria keep their shape.

🗸 Long Shot: Correct Score 0-0 @ 8.50
🗸 Extra Tip: Both Teams To Score - No @ 1.72

Jordan vs Argentina

Argentina -1.5 Handicap (Asian Handicap) (1.66)

The handicap is the smart way to back a heavy favourite priced at just 1.21 on the 1X2. Argentina have already topped Group J and Lionel Scaloni is expected to rotate, with Cristian Romero a doubt after limping off against Austria with a knee problem, yet even a second-string Argentina carries far more quality than a Jordan side already eliminated after losing both group games. The -1.5 line turns an unbackable win price into genuine value while still expecting a comfortable margin. If you prefer to sidestep the rotation risk entirely, the straight match-winner sits as the safer extra tip.

🗸 Long Shot: Correct Score 3-0 Argentina @ 7.50
🗸 Extra Tip: Argentina to Win (1X2) @ 1.21

Today's Best Combo

LegsOdds
Both Teams To Score - No (Algeria vs Austria) - BTTS1.72
Argentina -1.5 (Jordan vs Argentina) - Asian Handicap1.66
Total Odds: 2.86
Bet $10 for a $28.60 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.