World Cup bets today: Four round of 32 picks for Thursday ft. Algeria vs. Switzerland [7/2/2026]
Get soccer World Cup picks today and best bets for Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Today’s World Cup betting tips for July 2, 2026 are here, with Algeria vs. Switzerland among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s round of 32 play.
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List of soccer World Cup picks tonight [7/2, updated 2:10AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s best World Cup bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Algeria vs. Switzerland Over 2.5 goals (+125)
- Edge: 7.8%
- Probability: 52.3%
- Matchup: Algeria vs. Switzerland (11:00PM ET)
Our model has identified value on Over 2.5 goals in Algeria vs. Switzerland at +125 odds. A 52.3% probability produces an edge of 7.8%, making this the strongest play for today's World Cup slate.
Croatia vs. Portugal BTTS: No (+122)
- Edge: 3.0%
- Probability: 48.1%
- Matchup: Croatia vs. Portugal (7:00PM ET)
Both Croatia and Portugal to score (No) carries a 3.0% edge and a probability of 48.1% at +122 odds, according to our model.
Croatia vs. Portugal Under 2.5 goals (+117)
- Edge: 2.1%
- Probability: 48.2%
- Matchup: Croatia vs. Portugal (7:00PM ET)
Croatia vs. Portugal Under 2.5 goals at +117 odds shows a 2.1% edge, supported by a 48.2% probability in simulations.
Algeria ML (+326)
- Edge: 2.1%
- Probability: 25.6%
- Matchup: Algeria vs. Switzerland (11:00PM ET)
A 2.1% edge and 25.6% probability makes Algeria at the moneyline a value play in the Algeria vs. Switzerland matchup, per our model.
World Cup round of 32 best bets summary: Thursday, 7/2/2026
As of 2:10AM ET, here are our top World Cup bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria vs. Switzerland | Over 2.5 goals | +125 @ Novig | 7.8% | 52.3% |
| Croatia vs. Portugal | BTTS (No) | +122 @ FanDuel | 3.0% | 48.1% |
| Croatia vs. Portugal | Under 2.5 Goals | +117 @ Novig | 2.1% | 48.2% |
| Algeria vs. Switzerland | Algeria ML | +326 @ Novig | 2.1% | 25.6% |
List of upcoming World Cup games to bet on [7/2/2026]
- Austria vs. Spain (3:00PM ET, Thursday)
- Croatia vs. Portugal (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
- Algeria vs. Switzerland (11:00PM ET, Thursday)
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Conclusion
Our World Cup best bets are locked and loaded for July 2, 2026, featuring plays such as over 2.5 goals in the Algeria vs. Switzerland matchup and Croatia and Portugal to both score (No). Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
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All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.
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