World Cup 2026 Betting Tips, 24 June (NZT)

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Good news for Kiwi punters: this round lands in NZT daytime, not the small hours. The final Group K and L matches feature four short-priced favourites — which is exactly why the value sits in the goal and goalscorer markets, not the match result. We go through all four, match by match, below.

Four matches across 24 June NZT daytime — a friendly slate for Kiwi viewers.

Kick-off times (NZT)

Portugal – Uzbekistan 5:00 AM, Group K

England – Ghana 8:00 AM, Group L

Panama – Croatia 11:00 AM, Group L

Colombia – DR Congo 2:00 PM, Group K

Odds board

Match	1	X	2	Source (23 Jun)
Portugal–Uzbekistan	1.18	7.00	15.00	FanDuel / CBS
England–Ghana	1.20	6.50	14.00	FanDuel / covers
Panama–Croatia	7.50	4.10	1.55	bet365 / covers
Colombia–DR Congo	1.51	4.20	7.00	covers / ESPN

Media-reported decimal odds. Always compare current prices before betting.

Match by match

Portugal – Uzbekistan

At 1.18 the result holds no value. Portugal must win; look to goal markets (Over) rather than the straight win.

England – Ghana

Top-of-group clash. Ghana are depleted (Kudus, Salisu, Djiku out). The value is in the goalscorer market — Kane.

Panama – Croatia

Loser is all but out. Croatia favoured even away (1.55), but Modrić looked tired — a double chance is calmer.

Colombia – DR Congo

Mid-afternoon NZT. Colombia favoured (1.51) after beating Uzbekistan; sensible value over a short straight win.

One voice from the camp

"A complete performance. Absolute leader. He’s all in. Physically, mentally. It’s the full package at the moment." — Thomas Tuchel on Harry Kane (Sky Sports, 18 June 2026)

With favourites this short, the value usually hides in the goalscorer markets.

Favourites are short (1.18–1.55) — value sits in goal and goalscorer markets.
Best single angle: Kane to score in England–Ghana.
Panama–Croatia is a survival match — the game often tightens up.
All four kick off in NZT daytime, from 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Example (illustration only, not a guarantee): $20 on England at 1.20 returns $24 ($4 profit). A goalscorer market offers a longer price.

Compare lines in the odds section and see longer-term value bets.

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When do the 24 June matches kick off in NZT?

From 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM NZT: Portugal–Uzbekistan 5:00 AM, England–Ghana 8:00 AM, Panama–Croatia 11:00 AM and Colombia–DR Congo 2:00 PM.

Which favourite is safest?

Portugal at 1.18 v Uzbekistan, then England at 1.20 v Ghana.

Where is the value at such short odds?

In goal markets (Over, handicap) and goalscorers — not the straight 1X2. At 1.18–1.20 the favourite win returns too little.