2026 FIFA World Cup: Friday's Picks
03 July 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage continues on Friday with three matches, starting with Australia taking on Egypt at AT&T Stadium. Both nations advanced as runners-up from their respective groups and are chasing unprecedented milestone victories. The Socceroos are trying to win a World Cup knockout match for the first time in the country's history, while the Pharaohs are playing in their first-ever World Cup knockout round since 1934 (which did not use a group stage format).
AUSTRALIA VS EGYPT ODDS, GAME TIME
- Game Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Location: Arlington, TX
- Stadium: AT&T Stadium
- Favorite: Egypt (+135)
- Underdog: Australia (+265)
- Over/Under: 1.5
HOW TO WATCH AUSTRALIA VS EGYPT
- TV Channel: FOX
- Streaming: FOX One
DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR AUSTRALIA VS EGYPT
Dunkel Ratings: Australia 7.553; Egypt 7.533
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 0
Vegas Line & Total: Egypt (+135); 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Draw (+195); Under
Below are all of Dunkel's Picks for Friday's World Cup schedule:
DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR ARGENTINA VS CAPE VERDE
Date: July 3, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Argentina 10.013; Cape Verde 7.242
Dunkel Line & Total: Argentina by 3; 3
Vegas Line & Total: Argentina (-700); 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Argentina (-700); Over
DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR COLOMBIA VS GHANA
Date: July 3, 2026
Time: 9:30 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Colombia 8.535; Ghana 6.385
Dunkel Line & Total: Colombia by 2; 2
Vegas Line & Total: Colombia (-230); 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colombia (-230); Under
