The final round of the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on Wednesday. June 24 is the fourteenth match day of the tournament and the first day of third-round group play.
Every team from Groups A, B, and C will be in action on Wednesday. I'll focus on a pair of Group B clashes in the afternoon and a Group A contest taking place at night in Mexico.
Can Bosnia-Herzegovina win the game outright, cover the 1.5-goal spread, and earn 3 points in their final group game against Qatar on Wednesday? Will Switzerland get a key victory on the road against Canada in Vancouver, Canada? Can South Korea win by 1 goal or more and get a critical group play win over South Africa on Wednesday?
I'll make picks for the 3 specified contests below. Continue reading for our World Cup Predictions June 24 article.
Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Qatar Prediction
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA VS QATAR DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | LUMEN FIELD, SEATTLE, WA, USA |
| When | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026, 3 PM ET |
| Competition | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP / GROUP B THIRD ROUND |
| TV | FS1, FOX ONE, UNIVERSO, FUBO |
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA VS QATAR ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA | -1.5 (+110) | -235 | O 2.5 (-170) |
| QATAR | +1.5 (-140) | +600 | U 2.5 (+135) |
| DRAW | – | +400 | – |
Odds accurate as of Wednesday, June 24, 2026 via TheSpread.com.
Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Qatar Prediction June 24 Game Result Pick
Bosnia-Herzegovina is perfectly positioned to cover the 1.5-goal spread as favorites in Wednesday's decisive World Cup clash.
Qatar’s ongoing World Cup struggles were glaringly exposed in a humiliating 6-0 thrashing by Canada. Bosnian coach Sergej Barbarez will ruthlessly exploit Qatar's depleted defense—missing 2 suspended players—with a direct 4-4-2 tactical setup, leveraging the massive aerial superiority of strikers Edin Dzeko and Ermedin Demirovic.
Facing a Qatari side with a dismal one win in their last 14 matches, Bosnia’s dominance on set-pieces and the sheer motivation of this win-or-go-home scenario will fuel a comfortable, multi-goal victory for the Dragons.
Pick: Bosnia-Herzegovina -1.5 (+110)
Switzerland vs Canada Prediction
SWITZERLAND VS CANADA DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | BC PLACE, VANCOUVER, CANADA |
| When | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026, 3 PM ET |
| Competition | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP / GROUP B THIRD ROUND |
| TV | FOX, FOX ONE, TELEMUNDO, FUBO |
SWITZERLAND VS CANADA ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| SWITZERLAND | -0.5 (+130) | +135 | O 2.5 (+100) |
| CANADA | +0.5 (-165) | +240 | U 2.5 (-125) |
| DRAW | – | +210 | – |
Switzerland vs Canada Prediction June 24 Game Result Pick
Switzerland is primed to cover the 0.5-spread and secure a vital victory against Canada on Wednesday.
While Canada dazzled against Qatar, they lost crucial midfield engine Ismael Kone to a broken leg and face fitness doubts for Stephen Eustaquio and Alphonso Davies. Tactically, Swiss manager Murat Yakin recently showcased his lethal bench depth, utilizing substitutes like Johan Manzambi to ignite a thrilling four-goal blitz against Bosnia.
Needing a win to snatch first place in Group B, Switzerland’s superior European pedigree, anchored by Granit Xhaka and Manuel Akanji, will ultimately overpower a depleted Canadian squad that doesn't need to win to advance.
Pick: Switzerland -0.5 (+130)
South Africa vs. South Korea Prediction
SOUTH AFRICA VS SOUTH KOREA DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | ESTADIO BBVA, GUADALUPE, MEXICO |
| When | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026, 9 PM ET |
| Competition | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP / GROUP A THIRD ROUND |
| TV | FS1, FOX ONE, UNIVERSO, FUBO |
SOUTH AFRICA VS SOUTH KOREA ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| SOUTH AFRICA | +0.5 (+125) | +425 | O 2.5 (+100) |
| SOUTH KOREA | -0.5 (-160) | -150 | U 2.5 (-125) |
| DRAW | – | +295 | – |
South Africa vs South Korea Prediction June 24 Game Result Pick
South Korea is well-equipped to cover the 0.5-goal spread as favorites in Wednesday’s pivotal Group A finale.
South Korean manager Hong Myung-bo will look to exploit a highly favorable situational trend: a desperate Bafana Bafana squad forced to attack to keep their World Cup alive. South Africa hasn't scored from open play this tournament and severely lacks creativity with key playmakers Teboho Mokoena and Themba Zwane suspended.
Anchored defensively by Kim Min-jae, the Taegeuk Warriors will comfortably absorb pressure before striking on the counter through veteran Son Heung-min. Through this process, South Korea should secure a clinical victory and punch their knockout stage ticket.
Pick: South Korea -0.5 (-160)
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Today's World Cup Predictions
- Bosnia-Herzegovina -1.5 (+110)
- Switzerland -0.5 (+130)
- South Korea -0.5 (-160)