{"id":119471,"date":"2026-07-11T16:11:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T15:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.betway.com\/?p=119471"},"modified":"2026-07-11T16:20:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T15:20:58","slug":"world-cup-picks-england-faces-haaland-threat-before-messi-leads-argentina-against-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.betway.com\/ca\/soccer\/world-cup-picks-england-faces-haaland-threat-before-messi-leads-argentina-against-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup picks: England faces Haaland threat before Messi leads Argentina against Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":118912,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[780],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-119471","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-soccer"],"acf":{"brief_description":"England\u2019s fitness boost, Norway\u2019s scoring power and Switzerland\u2019s key injury shape Saturday\u2019s final two World Cup quarterfinals","auto_update_sportal365":true,"property_type":["","run_ads","","","",""],"main_image":118913,"authors":false,"custom_author":"Mark Keast","type":"news","properties":{"ads_enabled":true,"adult_content":false,"important":false,"live":false},"live_url":"","type_of_redirect":"permanent","body":[{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

Today will go down as one of the great days of the tournament, with England, the slight favorite, up against Norway, one of the biggest surprises of the World Cup.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s followed by Argentina, led by the ageless Lionel Messi, who, at 39, is tied with France\u2019s Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 for the Golden Boot with eight goals apiece.<\/p>\n

A key piece of news for bettors was the news from England manager Thomas Tuchel yesterday that he has a full squad, with the exception of suspended defender Jarell Quansah and midfielder Jordan Henderson, who broke his arm during celebrations post-match after beating Mexico.<\/p>\n

Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to full training.<\/p>\n

Norway has maybe the most dangerous individual weapon in Erling Haaland, with seven goals in the tournament.  Can England contain him for 90 minutes? If they can\u2019t, then Norway has a shot at an upset.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest news developments in the second game is Switzerland losing Johan Manzambi to a knee injury. Manzambi has three goals and two assists and was the team\u2019s leading scorer.<\/p>\n

Switzerland though has made a statement on the defensive side of the ball, allowing just three goals in five tournament matches.<\/p>\n

Messi has been instrumental in leading defending champion Argentina, inspiring a comeback for the ages in Argentina\u2019s 3-2 comeback Round of 16 win over Egypt.<\/p>\n

Norway versus England, 5 p.m. EST, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida. In <\/strong>World Cup betting<\/strong><\/a> at Betway, England is betting favorite at -110, Norway is at +280, with a draw priced at +260.<\/strong><\/p>\n

England was my pick for tournament winner going in, so that\u2019s where I am leaning against Norway, England to win (-115), although how can you not be a fan of Haaland?<\/p>\n

I have to look back, but I don\u2019t think Harry Kane Anytime Goalscorer has hurt me yet, so that\u2019s where I am going today as well, at -110 at Betway this morning. I am surprised Haaland is plus money for Anytime Goalscorer, but there he is at Betway at +105. You might want to sprinkle a little money there. Or go Kane 2+ Player Shots on Target (-118).<\/p>\n

Jude Bellingham was the star with a first-half brace against Mexico, and with players like Kane and Haaland, I am also going Over 2.5 Total Goals (-150).<\/p>\n

Argentina versus Switzerland, 9 p.m. EST, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri. At Betway, Argentina is -150, Switzerland +450, with the draw priced at +250.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Egypt had Argentina on the ropes, and I can\u2019t get that out of my head. Argentina to Qualify (-334) means Argentina only needs to advance to the semifinal, it does not have to win within 90 minutes, safer than the moneyline. The conservative side of me is leaning that way. I have some time to think about it before 9 p.m. EST. Might change my mind, but I don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n

Messi Anytime Goalscorer is -110, and that\u2019s an easy bet, since the dude is wondrous. We are so fortunate to be able to enjoy his talent live in our lifetime, and not on some ESPN 30 For 30<\/i> doc series.<\/p>\n

Argentina to win and under 4.5 goals (-118 at Betway) is an interesting two-pick same-game parlay.<\/p>\n

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