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World Cup 2026: Odds, Best Bets & Multi Bet │ 8 July

Bren Gray
By: Bren Gray

Daily Tips July 8

Today's Matches

FixturesInfoHome OddsDraw OddsAway Odds
Argentina vs Egypt4:00am NZT, R16$1.35$5.00$8.50
Switzerland vs Colombia8:00am NZT, R16$3.50$3.10$2.25
Argentina vs Egypt
Info
4:00am NZT, R16
Home Odds
$1.35
Draw Odds
$5.00
Away Odds
$8.50
Switzerland vs Colombia
Info
8:00am NZT, R16
Home Odds
$3.50
Draw Odds
$3.10
Away Odds
$2.25

Odds provided by Betovo

Two Round of 16 ties close out the last-16 stage on July 8 NZT, and the World Cup 2026 odds across both fixtures offer enough angles to put a multi together. Argentina face Egypt in Atlanta before Switzerland take on Colombia in Vancouver. 

I’ve been through the form and injury news from the best football betting sites to put together a three-leg multi with a combined payout above $10. Worth taking advantage of the free bets available across NZ betting sites and betting apps right now.

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Argentina vs Egypt

Argentina to win by 2+ goals ($2.40)

Argentina’s moneyline at $1.35 is too short for a multi, so I’ve gone to the handicap. The defending champions have scored 11 goals in four matches at this tournament. Lionel Messi has seven of them and has now scored in eight consecutive World Cup games - a record.

They beat Algeria 3-0 in the opener, then Austria 2-0, before a 3-1 win over Jordan completed a perfect group stage. They needed extra time to see off Cape Verde 3-2 in the Round of 32, but that was just a blip I rekon.

Egypt have already exceeded expectations by progressing to the last 16 for the first time in their history. But they needed 120 minutes and a penalty shootout to get past Australia. Mohamed Salah was dealing with a hamstring issue as recently as the Iran group game and had to play the full 120 against the Socceroos. I’m not confident they can cope with what Argentina will throw at them here.

✓ Long Shot: Egypt to qualify ($4.50)
✓ Extra Tip: Over 2.5 goals ($2.00)

Switzerland vs Colombia

Colombia to win ($2.25)

Colombia at plus-money feels like a steal, considering they’re unbeaten. They topped Group K with seven points - conceding just once across three group games - and beat Ghana 1-0 in the Round of 32 with Jhon Arias scoring early. Luis Diaz has been one of the most dangerous attackers at this tournament - his directness off the left has troubled every defence he’s faced.

Jhon Cordoba’s groin injury from the Ghana match is a concern up front, but Luis Suarez came on in the eighth minute after Cordoba went down and immediately set up the winner. 

Switzerland have had a strong campaign, with 20-year-old Johan Manzambi impressing at his first World Cup, but they’ve exited at the Round of 16 in four of their last five tournaments. I think that pattern continues here.

✓ Long Shot: Switzerland to qualify ($2.80)
✓ Extra Tip: Both teams to score - Yes ($1.80)

Multibet of the Day

LegsOdds
Argentina to beat Egypt by 2+ goals$2.40
Colombia to beat Switzerland$2.25
Over 2.5 goals in Argentina vs Egypt$2.00
Total Odds: 10.80
Bet $10 for a $108.00 Payout with Betovo

Bren is our resident Kiwi, and has been betting on everything he can down under since the day he turned 18. With 15 years’ experience in the gambling industry, Bren loves everything to do with iGaming. Sport is Bren’s first love, but he’s also grown to become an expert in betting sites and online casinos. Analysing odds, uncovering bonuses, testing out payment methods, checking site security–Bren thrives when he’s finding out the best platforms for the rest of the community to enjoy. If it’s betting or casino content you’re looking for, Bren’s your guy.

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