With just a matter of days until the 2026 World Cup officially gets underway, all eyes are starting to fall on North America and what should be a blockbuster summer of action.
However, with plenty of Sunday drama to tide us over, we have plenty of eye-catching battles from across the globe.
For those of you looking to stick on a weekend accumulator, we have taken an in-depth dive into some of Sunday’s most attractive betting markets.
Saturday, June 7th
BST 19:45 Croatia vs Slovenia
While Croatia might have embarked on an astonishing World Cup qualifying campaign last year as they registered 22 points from their eight Group L appearances, the Blazers are searching for a crucial boost this weekend.
Getting the final stint of their pre-World Cup preparations underway with a routine 2-0 loss at home against Belgium, Zlatko Dalic’s side have suffered back-to-back friendly defeats.
Signing off March’s international break with a 3-1 loss at the hands of South American giants Brazil, Croatia have also shown some concerning defensive issues on either side of opening the New Year.
Set to get their World Cup adventure underway on June 17th when they meet England, Dalic’s men will be desperate to avoid a potential banana skin in Varazdin on Sunday night.
However, it is worth noting, the former World Cup finalists have suffered just a sole defeat in front of their own supporters since way back in October 2023.
Although Slovenia might have got their respective World Cup qualifying adventure underway last year with their sights set on mounting a genuine charge to North America, Bostjan Cesar’s side endured a public struggle.
Rightfully coming under a huge amount of scrutiny as they remarkably failed to claim a single win from any of their six Group B appearances (two defeats, four draws), the Whites have continued to show some glaring issues on either side of opening 2026.
Missing out on what they had billed as a golden opportunity earlier in the week as they eventually had to settle for a downbeat 1-1 stalemate at home against Cyprus, Slovenia have clinched just a sole win across any competition over the past 12 months.
Likewise, falling to a routine 3-0 drumming when they last travelled to Zagreb back in September 2021, we are expecting a similar outcome this weekend.
Betting Tip: Croatia win @ 2/5 with 1xBet
20:00 Las Palmas vs Malaga
Losing their La Liga status last season, it is no secret that Las Palmas have their sights firmly fixed on securing an immediate top-flight return over the next fortnight.
Signing off their regular-season adventure with a stellar 2-1 victory away at Deportivo La Coruna, Luis Garcia’s side have certainly hit top gear at a crucial time of the season.
Including another 2-1 win against fellow play-off semi-finalists Almeria on May 16th, the Canaries will know the importance of claiming a crucial first-leg advantage on Sunday night.
In fact, along with registering seven points from their final three Segunda appearances, Las Palmas have also suffered just a pair of defeat from any of their last 10 outings. It’s also worth noting, Garcia’s squad have also gained quite the reputation for their extended dominance on home soil.
On what has been a remarkable run of form, the Yellows registered 19 points from their final seven showdowns in front of their own supporters.
Spending the majority of last season looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap, Malaga have firmly underlined their status as one of the Segundo’s ultimate surprise packages this time around.
Signing off their regular-season adventure with a rugged 2-0 victory away at Real Zaragoza, Juan Francisco Funes’ side have rightfully received plenty of plaudits.
Laying down a real play-off marker on May 16th as they stormed their way to a dominant 4-1 win away at Ceuta, Los Albicelestes registered 13 points from their final five Segunda appearances.
Getting May underway with an action-packed 4-2 victory against Eibar, Sunday’s guests have also gained a reputation for their lively outcomes. Signing off April with consecutive 3-2 losses against Castellon and Almeria, Funes’ side have recorded just a sole clean sheet over the past two months.
It should also be noted, Malaga have won their last three straight matchups on the road by an aggregate score of 10-3.
Betting Tip: Both teams to score @ 19/20 with BetUS
23:00 Ecuador vs Guatemala
Never making it past the Round of 16 in their World Cup history, Ecuador open proceedings this month with their sights set on shattering plenty of records in North America.
Last seen picking up some ideal momentum as they secured a 2-1 victory against Saudi Arabia, Sebastian Beccacece’s side have gained a reputation for their largely rugged approach.
Signing off 2025 with a 2-0 win against New Zealand, the former Elche boss has not seen his squad are unbeaten in all of their previous 18 straight appearances across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to a 1-0 victory against South American icons Brazil in September 2024.
Officially getting their World Cup charge underway on June 15th when they meet the Ivory Coast in Philadelphia, Ecuador will also be excited by their defensive grit.
In fact, La Tricolor have not conceded more than a single strike across any format over the past two years.
Suffering major World Cup qualifying heartbreak last year as they missed out on the chance to make a famous maiden appearance on the grandest of stages, Guatemala are suddenly at the heart of a public crisis.
Last seen earlier in the week falling to a routine 3-1 loss against the Czech Republic, Luis Fernando Tena’s side should be bracing themselves for another monumental challenge when they travel to Ohio on Sunday.
Signing off March’s international break with a woeful 7-0 drumming at the hands of Algeria, the Chapines have lost their last three consecutive appearances by an aggregate score of 11-1.
Showing some glaring defensive issues since opening up 2026, Guatemala are rightfully installed as a major underdog here.
It should also be highlighted, Tena’s side have lost each of their three historic meetings against Ecuador by a 2-0 scoreline.
Betting Tip: Ecuador win to nil @ 19/20 with BetUS
- Croatia vs Slovenia – Croatia win @ 2/5
- Las Palmas vs Malaga – Both teams to score @ 19/20
- Ecuador vs Guatemala – Ecuador win to nil @ 19/20
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