Today's football picks for 24 Jun 2026: Analysis of 3 promising matches in the 2026 World Cup and today's football schedule.
On 24 June 2026, today's football picks focus on 3 key matches in the 2026 World Cup, marking the final group stage games for Groups A, B, and C. These matches will decide advancement for Brazil, South Korea, and co-host Canada. Let's follow the analysis and insights for these three matches.
- 2026 World Cup Group Stage, Matchday 3, Group B / Kickoff at 02:00 (25 June Thailand time)
Switzerland aims to reach the knockout stage in their 4th consecutive World Cup. After a 1-1 draw with Qatar and a 4-1 win over Bosnia, Murat Yakin's team remains unbeaten in their last 5 matches (2 wins, 3 draws), and they have yet to concede a first-half goal in this tournament. They have also not lost in their final group stage match in the last 5 World Cups. The squad is intact, led by captain Granit Xhaka, Manuel Akanji, Dan Ndoye, Breel Embolo, and Johan Mumsambi.
Canada, co-hosts, earned 4 points from their first two matches, drawing 1-1 with Bosnia and thrashing Qatar 6-0—their first World Cup win and record for most goals in a single game by a CONCACAF team. They remain unbeaten in 9 matches (3 wins, 6 draws). Against Switzerland, they met once before in a 2002 friendly, winning 3-1, but have not beaten a European team in their last 3 meetings. This match will miss Ismael Koné, sidelined with a broken leg from the Qatar game, and captain Alphonso Davies is doubtful due to injury. However, Jonathan David, who scored a hat-trick, remains a key striker alongside Kyle Larin, Tajon Buchanan, and Nathan Saliba. The match looks very balanced, with a high chance of a draw.
Match insight Prediction: A scoring draw.
- 2026 World Cup Group Stage, Matchday 3, Group C / Kickoff at 05:00 (25 June Thailand time)
Scotland returned to the World Cup after 28 years, starting with a 1-0 win over Haiti before a 0-1 loss to Morocco, ending their streak of 3 straight wins. They still have a chance to reach the knockout stage of a major tournament for the first time after 12 group stage exits (8 World Cups, 4 Euros). However, they have never beaten Brazil in 10 encounters (8 losses, 2 draws). Their key players remain available: Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney, John McGinn, Scott McTominay, Lewis Ferguson, with Che Adams leading the attack.
Brazil, aiming for their 6th World Cup title, recovered from a 1-1 draw with Morocco by beating Haiti 3-0, topping Group C for the first time in 7 matches without conceding. Their unbeaten run stands at 5 games (4 wins, 1 draw). They have never lost to Scotland in 4 World Cup meetings (3 wins, 1 draw), most recently a 2-1 group stage win in 1998. Rafinha is out with a hamstring injury, likely replaced by 19-year-old Ryan from Bournemouth on the right wing. Neymar has returned to fitness but may not start; Lucas Paquetá is expected to continue as playmaker. The attack features Matheus Cunha and Vinicius Junior, each with two goals. Overall, Brazil looks stronger and should secure another win over Scotland.
Match insight Prediction: Brazil to win comfortably.
- 2026 World Cup Group Stage, Matchday 3, Group A / Kickoff at 08:00 (25 June Thailand time)
South Africa earned their first World Cup point in their 4th appearance after a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic, reviving hopes after a 0-2 loss to co-host Mexico. They still have a chance to reach the knockout stage for the first time but have yet to win in 2026 across 7 matches (3 losses, 4 draws). This match will miss hero Teboho Mokoena, who scored the equalizing penalty against the Czech Republic, suspended after accumulating 2 yellow cards. Yaya Sitole returns from a red card suspension. Up front, Burnley's Lyle Foster hopes to regain a starting spot against competition from Iqram Reiners, Oswin Appollis, and Tapelo Maseko.
South Korea began with a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic but lost 0-1 to Mexico due to goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu's mistake, ending a 3-win streak. They have won 6 and lost 3 of their last 9 games. This is their first meeting with South Africa. The 'Taeguk Warriors' aim to progress beyond the round of 16, having reached the semifinals in the 2002 World Cup co-hosted with Japan. The squad is injury-free and fields their best lineup, including Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, Kim Min-jae, Hwang In-beom, and Lee Jae-sung. Comparing form, South Korea appears stronger and is likely to claim 3 points over South Africa to join Mexico in the knockout stage.
Match insight Prediction: South Korea to win narrowly.