World Cup Best Bets - June 26 - Group D

Türkiye are likely already out of the World Cup following two consecutive defeats at the competition. Their 2-0 loss to Australia was quickly followed by a 1-0 defeat to Paraguay, with Türkiye once again underachieving at a major event. A win in this one would put them in contention for a third-placed spot if they can overturn a goal difference that currently stands at -3. A big 3-0 win over the USA would see them in contention, but having failed to score at the tournament to this point, it is fanciful to think they will beat a USA side that have won their opening two with an aggregate score of 6-1. 

Paraguay have their fate in their own hands, with a win over Australia enough to see them go through as runners-up in Group D. A point may still be enough to make it to the knockout stages as one of the best third-placed teams, but they will not want to leave their fate up to chance. Following a 4-1 loss to the USA in their opener, they then edged past Türkiye in a 1-0 win. Their goal difference of -2 will be a worry if they enter into the third-placed lottery, meaning beating the Aussies is crucial.