The knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup are officially in full swing, and Wednesday delivers an awesome mid-week triple-header. Whether you're pulling an all-nighter or just catching the late game before lunch, there is plenty of action to get around. Let's dive straight into the card and find some winners for the Round of 32!
World Cup 2026 Day 20 Predictions & Betting Tips: Wednesday July 1
World Cup Day 20 Daily Multi
We have put together a solid three-legger for Wednesday that leans into some reliable goal trends and backs a tournament heavyweight to get the job done in regular time.
Leg 1: Norway to Win $2.02
Leg 2: France -1.5 $1.72
Leg 3: Mexico vs Ecuador: Under 2.5 Goals $1.41
Day 20 Multi
$4.90 (1.5 Units)
Ivory Coast vs Norway Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Wednesday 1 July, 03:00 AEST
Venue: Dallas Stadium, Texas
Odds: Ivory Coast $3.70 | Draw $3.45 | Norway $2.02
Ivory Coast heads into the knockouts as group runners-up with two wins and one loss, securing two clean sheets and conceding just twice overall. They match up against a Norway side that also finished with two wins and a loss, bringing serious attacking firepower after scoring eight goals in the group stage, though they looked incredibly vulnerable at the back by leaking seven goals. Norway enters this fixture with a massive physical advantage, having rotated their squad in their final group match to ensure they are completely fresh. While the African side has shown excellent defensive structure, Norway’s sheer pace and rested attacking unit will stretch them over 90 minutes, making the European outfit the right play to secure the result in regular time.
Correct Score Prediction: Norway to Win 2-1 $8.50
Norway to Win
$2.02 (2.5 Units)
France vs Sweden Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Wednesday 1 July, 07:00 AEST
Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium, New Jersey
Odds: France $1.25 | Draw $6.00 | Sweden $11.50
France enters the knockouts looking like the team to beat after topping their group with two wins and a draw, netting ten goals and conceding just twice. They have far too much pace and width for a Swedish side that stumbled into the Round of 32 with one win, one draw, and one loss, having leaked seven goals across their three opening games. Sweden will inevitably drop into a deep defensive block to try and survive the onslaught, but they simply do not have the speed out wide to handle France's overlapping fullbacks over a full 90 minutes. Once the French attack breaks through that initial wall, Sweden will be forced to chase the game, opening up massive gaps for a comfortable handicap-covering victory.
Correct Score Prediction: France to Win 2-0 $6.50
France -1.5
$1.72 (3 Units)
Mexico vs Ecuador Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Wednesday 1 July, 11:00 AEST
Venue: Mexico City Stadium, Mexico
Odds: Mexico $2.20 | Draw $2.85 | Ecuador $4.00
Mexico has been flawless so far, sweeping their group with three consecutive victories and a perfect defensive record of zero goals conceded. Their system revolves around a highly organised midfield block that completely chokes out the centre of the pitch and denies transition opportunities. They match up perfectly against an Ecuador team that advanced with one win, one draw, and one loss, struggling heavily to create chances with just two goals scored in the tournament to date. With Mexico heavily focused on protecting their perfect defensive record and Ecuador lacking the creativity to break down a set defence, this shapes up as a gritty, low-scoring grind where clear chances will be at an absolute premium.
Correct Score Prediction: Mexico to win 1-0 $5.50
Under 1.5 Goals
$2.36 (1.5 Units)
