# World Cup Best Bets Matchday 2 | USA vs Australia Betting Preview

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Podcast: [The Plus Money Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-plus-money-podcast-4168545)
Published: 2026-06-18T17:14:00+00:00
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FOLLOW US https://twitter.com/theplusmoneypod⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/AndrewPassaro⁠ https://twitter.com/nickdianni Sign up for FootyMetrics - ⁠⁠https://footymetrics.com?via=plusmoney⁠⁠ Sign up for our Patreon - ⁠patreon.com/ThePlusMoneyPodcast⁠ The World Cup group stage heats up as Andrew Passaro and Nick Dianni break down some of the biggest Matchday 2 fixtures from across the tournament. In this episode, we preview USA vs Australia, Scotland vs Morocco, Netherlands vs Sweden, Germany vs Ivory Coast, and Spain vs Saudi Arabia, identifying the best betting opportunities and key storylines from each matchup. We start with a pivotal Group D clash between the United States and Australia, where both teams have a chance to take control of their path to the knockout rounds. We also analyze Scotland vs Morocco, a fascinating Group C matchup that could go a long way toward deciding who advances alongside Brazil. In Group F, we break down a heavyweight showdown between the Netherlands and Sweden after both sides produced impressive opening performances. Can either team take a major step toward winning the group? We discuss the tactical matchup, goal-scoring potential, and where the betting markets may be offering value. We also head to Group E for Germany vs Ivory Coast, a matchup featuring one of the tournament favorites against a dangerous side looking to pull off an upset. Finally, we preview Spain vs Saudi Arabia, where Spain will be looking to strengthen its position in Group H while Saudi Arabia aims to keep its knockout-stage hopes alive. As always, we focus on team form, statistical trends, tactical matchups, and market value to help you find the smartest plays on the board. If you're looking for World Cup betting picks, soccer predictions, and in-depth tournament analys…

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