With the 2026 World Cup officially set to get underway next week, nations from across the continent are putting together their final preparations.
As the likes of European giants England look to pick up some crucial momentum in North America, we also have some eye-catching domestic battles from the likes of Spain and Brazil.
For those of you looking to stick on a Saturday accumulator, we have searched the globe for some of the most attractive betting markets.
Saturday, June 6th
BST 15:00 Criciuma vs Londrina
Suffering play-off heartbreak last season, Criciuma are desperate to go one-step further this time around. Despite opening May with four consecutive Serie B stalemates, Eduardo Baptista&#league-update-for-6-4-26/">8217;s side have gained a reputation for their rugged approach.
Last seen securing an eye-catching 2-1 victory away at Avai, the Tigers open Saturday’s showdown sat just one-point adrift of skyrocketing into the play-off places, Criciuma should be smelling a real opportunity here.
Unbeaten in all of their last six straight Serie B appearances, Baptista’s side should also be excited by their extended success on home soil.
Including a thumping 3-1 victory against CRB on April 27th, Saturday’s hosts have registered seven points from their previous three matchups in front of their own supporters.
It should also be highlighted, Baptista’s promotion chasers have suffered just a sole defeat at the Heriberto Hulse across all competitions so far this calendar year.
While Londrina might have secured a stunning 4-1 victory against Ponte Preta on May 18th, it appears that was just a minor boost for Allan Aai’s downbeat squad.
Opening Saturday’s showdown sat in the drop zone, the Sharks are almost universally regarded as a standout contender to be hit with an immediate Serie C return this season.
Putting just eight points on the board from any of their 11 second-tier appearances this year, the one-time Guarani boss has an almighty job on his hands.
Last seen getting hit with a 1-0 defeat at home against Vila Nova, Londrina have lost five of their previous six Serie B appearances and they are rightfully installed as a real underdog contender this weekend.
Getting May underway with a 3-0 loss against Operario, Saturday’s guests will also be concerned by their most recent trip to Criciuma. Falling to a 2-0 defeat when they last travelled to the Heriberto Hulse back in 2023, we are expecting a similar outcome.
Betting Tip: Criciuma win @ 7/10 with 1xBet
20:00 Castellon vs Almeria
Spending the majority of last season looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap, Castellon have firmly cemented their spot as one of Spain’s ultimate surprise packages this time around.
Snatching the final play-off ticket in the most dramatic of fashion last weekend, Pablo Hernandez’s side certainly find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high.
Signing off their regular-season adventure with a stellar 2-1 victory at home against Eibar, the one-time Leeds United talisman will be dreaming of a repeat display here.
In fact, along with mustering consecutive Segunda wins, Castellon have also suffered just a sole defeat from any of their previous 12 straight outings – a run that stems all the way back to March 15th.
Pencilled in as a standout contender this weekend, Hernandez’s side will be excited by their success on home soil. Including a thrilling 3-1 win against Burgos on April 18th, the Valencia-based outfit have suffered just a sole defeat in front of their own supporters since the end of February.
While Almeria might have signed off their regular-season adventure with a 1-0 victory at home against Real Valladolid, La Union were forced to settle for a bronze medal finish and narrowly missed out on an automatic La Liga return.
Last seen on their travels getting hit with a routine 3-1 defeat at the hands of Sporting Gijon, Rubi’s side could only muster a single win from any of their final four Segunda appearances.
Likewise, coming under a huge amount of scrutiny on April 12th as they fell to a woeful 5-1 drumming against Racing Santander, the Andalusia-based outfit have won just a pair of their last eight showdowns on the road – a run that stems back to the start of February.
Facing what looks set to be a rugged first-leg challenge when they travel to Valencia this weekend, Almeria will also be concerned by their most recent showdown against Castellon.
Hit with a 2-0 defeat when they travelled to the Estadio SkyFi Castalia back on April 2nd, Rubi’s camp should be bracing themselves for a tricky challenge here.
Betting Tip: Alex Calatrava Over 0.5 shots on target @ 1/2 with BetUS
21:00 England vs New Zealand
Suffering even more major tournament heartbreak two years ago as they eventually fell to an infamous 2-1 loss at the hands of reigning European champions Spain, England have a huge amount of expectation on their shoulders this summer.
While Thomas Tuchel’s superstar squad might have travelled over to North America early, the Three Lions are searching for a much-welcomed boost in Tampa this weekend.
Last seen signing off March’s international break with a toothless performance at Wembley as they were hit with a 1-0 defeat against Japan, the former Chelsea boss also saw his squad raise a string of eyebrows.
Officially getting their World Cup adventure underway on June 17th when they meet Croatia, England will be desperate to lay down an early summer marker here.
Despite their recent struggles in the final third, it is no surprise why Tuchel’s World Cup contenders are pencilled in as such a landslide favourite this weekend.
Set to embark on just their third World Cup adventure this summer, Darren Bazeley’s side certainly find the mood in their camp at a famous high.
Although the All Whites might have signed off their FIFA series back on March 30th with a remarkable 4-1 romp against Chile, the one-time Watford defender saw his squad come crashing back down to earth in an immediate fashion earlier in the week.
Putting in a nightmare performance as they slumped to a 4-0 drumming against fellow finalists Haiti, New Zealand have lost four of their previous five outings.
More than aware that it would take a real miracle in the race to mount any kind of serious knockout stage charge this summer, Bazeley’s side couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge when they travel to Miami this weekend.
Two camps who have completely different ambitions this summer, the All Whites will certainly be asked some almighty questions here.
Betting Tip: England to win both halves @ 11/10 with BetUS
- Criciuma vs Londrina – Criciuma win @ 7/10
- Castellon vs Almeria – Alex Calatrava Over 0.5 shots on target @ 1/2
- England vs New Zealand – England to win both halves @ 11/10
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