The 2026 FIFA World Cup is under way. June 12 is the second match day of the tournament. The first game on Friday will feature Canada hosting Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto. The nightcap on Friday will pit the United States against Paraguay in a Group D clash at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
Can Canada win the game outright, cover the 0.5-goal spread, and earn 3 points in their first group game on Friday? Will the US begin their group play with an outright win in Southern California? Are there any additional bets with potential value on Friday?
I'll make picks for both contests below. Continue reading for our World Cup Predictions June 12 article.
World Cup Prediction Game 1
CANADA VS BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | BMO FIELD, TORONTO, CANADA |
| When | FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026, 3 PM ET |
| Competition | FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 / GROUP B OPENING MATCH |
| TV | FOX, PEACOCK, TELEMUNDO |
CANADA VS BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| CANADA | -0.5 (-125) | -115 | O 2.5 (+120) |
| BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA | +0.5 (-110) | +350 | U 2.5 (-150) |
| DRAW | – | +255 | – |
Odds accurate as of Friday, June 12, 2026 via TheSpread.com.
Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina World Cup June 12 Game Result Pick
Bosnia-Herzegovina is in a good spot to cover the 0.5-goal spread against Canada this Friday. The Dragons should be able to draw on their defensive prowess and veteran poise.
Fresh off a historic playoff upset over Italy, the Dragons carry massive momentum into Toronto. Conversely, Canada faces immense pressure as a co-host desperate to end a 6-match World Cup losing streak. If Bosnia absorbs the initial emotional wave from the home crowd, Canadian nerves could become a factor.
Relying on a stingy defense that recently ground out draws against North Macedonia and Panama, combined with the clinical counter-attacking threat of Edin Džeko, Bosnia should be able to frustrate the hosts and comfortably secure the draw or outright win needed to cover.
Pick: Bosnia-Herzegovina +0.5 (-110)
World Cup Prediction Game 2
USA VS PARAGUAY DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | SOFI STADIUM, INGLEWOOD, CA, USA |
| When | FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026, 9 PM ET |
| Competition | FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 / GROUP D OPENING MATCH |
| TV | FOX, PEACOCK, TELEMUNDO |
USA VS PARAGUAY ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| USA | -0.5 (-115) | -110 | O 2.5 (+125) |
| PARAGUAY | +0.5 (-120) | +320 | U 2.5 (-160) |
| DRAW | – | +245 | – |
USA vs. Paraguay World Cup June 12 Game Result Pick
The United States is well-positioned to win outright and cover the 0.5-goal spread against Paraguay during Friday night’s World Cup contest in Los Angeles.
Fueled by the massive energy of a home crowd, the USMNT will lean on a dynamic attack led by Folarin Balogun and Giovanni Reyna—both of whom scored in a 2-1 victory over the Paraguayans on November 15th of last year.
Defensively, the U.S. is built to neutralize Paraguay's physical, counter-attacking style. With the visitors likely struggling to dictate possession, expect the Americans to control the tempo, exploit defensive gaps, and secure the decisive victory needed to cover the spread and begin their World Cup campaign with 3 points and a victory.
Pick: USA -0.5 (-110)
World Cup Predictions June 12 Bonus Pick
Both Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina have shown a recent penchant for playing low-scoring games. The over/under for their game on Friday afternoon is 2.5 goals.
In 12 of Canada's last 14 international games, there have been 2 or fewer total goals scored. For Bosnia-Herzegovina, their last 5 international contests have gone under the total of 2.5 goals.
The odds for this bet aren't great at -150, but if you think that Bosnia-Herzegovina is going to cover a low-scoring affair, the under seems like a worthwhile play.
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Bonus Pick: Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina Under 2.5 (-150)
Today's World Cup Predictions
- Bosnia-Herzegovina +0.5 (-110)
- Bonus Pick: Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina Under 2.5 (-150)
- USA -0.5 (-110)