World Cup Tips Today — 23 June Matchday Picks
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Four Matchday 2 fixtures, the day Groups K and L take shape — here are the prices and our picks, in AEST.
It is the final day of Matchday 2, and the early risers get the action: all four games kick off before lunchtime AEST and stream live and free on SBS. England chase top of Group L, Ronaldo’s Portugal need a result, and there is a genuine elimination six-pointer in Panama v Croatia. Here is the card with decimal odds and our angle on each.
Today’s card at a glance
| Match (AEST, 24 Jun) | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal v Uzbekistan — 3:00 AM | 1.18 | 7.00 | 15.00 |
| England v Ghana — 6:00 AM | 1.20 | 6.50 | 14.00 |
| Panama v Croatia — 9:00 AM | 7.50 | 4.10 | 1.55 |
| Colombia v DR Congo — 12:00 PM | 1.51 | 4.20 | 7.00 |
1X2 decimal odds, media-reported (FanDuel/bet365/covers), as of 23 Jun 2026. Croatia are the "2" in Panama v Croatia.
Portugal v Uzbekistan — Ronaldo under pressure
Portugal are heavy 1.18 favourites, but the story is Ronaldo: blanked in the opener and facing calls to be dropped after a 10-game major-tournament goal drought. A motivated Portugal should still have far too much for a debutant Uzbekistan side. The short price is one for a multi, not a standalone bet.
England v Ghana — top of Group L on the line
England (1.20) won 4–2 against Croatia and can go top with a win, but Ghana arrive on three points of their own and with three first-choice players ruled out of the tournament (Kudus, Salisu, Djiku). Kane is a goal from passing Lineker as England’s all-time World Cup scorer. Our lean: England to win, with Kane anytime as the value rider.
Panama v Croatia — elimination maths
Both lost their openers and sit on zero, so the loser is all but gone. Croatia are 1.55 to win away; Modrić, at 40, looked leg-weary late against England. A tight, tense game — the draw at 4.10 has more appeal than the headline price suggests.
Colombia v DR Congo — near round-of-32 decider
Colombia (1.51) beat Uzbekistan 3–1 and lead Group K; DR Congo, at their first World Cup in over 50 years, held Portugal. The winner takes a giant step towards the knockouts. Colombia’s edge in quality is real, but DR Congo’s organisation makes the under/draw markets live.
- All four games are before lunch AEST, free on SBS.
- England (1.20) v Ghana is a straight shoot-out for top of Group L.
- Panama v Croatia is an elimination match — the loser is all but out.
- Short favourites suit multis; the Panama v Croatia draw (4.10) is the contrarian play.
More angles: full World Cup predictions, the group-stage tips hub, live winner odds, and our England match preview for a deeper look at the Group L decider.
