# BEST BETS WORLD CUP TUESDAY: Portugal-Uzbekistan, England-Ghana, Panama-Croatia, Colombia-Congo

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Published: 2026-06-23T00:00:00+00:00
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World Cup 2026 continues on Tuesday, June 23 with four group-stage matches. These fixtures bring European heavyweights in action, African ambition, Central American resilience, and South American flair — creating betting opportunities in everything from possession dominance to upset specials and player props.Here’s the breakdown: Portugal vs Uzbekistan – NRG Stadium, Houston, ~1 p.m. ET Portugal’s star power and technical superiority should overwhelm Uzbekistan’s defensive setup. The Europeans will look to control the tempo and create overloads in wide areas, while Uzbekistan sits deep and hunts for set-piece or counter chances. Strong value on Portugal win-to-nil, over team goals, and anytime goalscorer props for their attacking talismans. England vs Ghana – Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass., 4 p.m. ET A classic European-African clash where England’s depth and organization meet Ghana’s athleticism and counter-attacking threat. The Three Lions are expected to dominate possession, but Ghana can be dangerous on the break and from dead balls. Look at England -1 Asian handicap, unders if Ghana park the bus early, or cards in what could be a physical battle. Panama vs Croatia – BMO Field, Toronto, 7 p.m. ET Croatia’s experience and midfield control face Panama’s compact shape and fighting spirit. The Croats should dictate the game, but Panama will make it difficult with organized defending and occasional long-ball threats. Value likely in Croatia win or win-to-nil, corners for the Europeans, and possibly unders depending on how cautious Panama play. Colombia vs DR Congo – Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Mexico, ~10 p.m. ET Colombia bring South American rhythm and attacking quality against DR Congo’s raw athleticism and counter speed. Expect an open, entertaining match with end-to…

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