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Betfan Daily Sports Briefing — Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Yesterday's results & headlines
England were frustrated in New Jersey, held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in their second Group L fixture at the 2026 World Cup. Thomas Tuchel's side dominated possession but could not find the breakthrough, with Nico O'Reilly and captain Harry Kane both spurning presentable late chances. It was a markedly tougher night than the opener, the 4-2 win over Croatia on 17 June, and leaves England top of the group on goal difference but still without their place in the round of 32 mathematically secured.
The standout result elsewhere came from Portugal, who romped to a comfortable victory over Uzbekistan behind a Cristiano Ronaldo brace, the 41-year-old rolling back the years to all but book his side's progress. Across the groups it was a night that tightened several tables ahead of the decisive final round of fixtures, with Ghana's point against England keeping Group L delicately poised.
Racing
On the domestic front, Beverley staged the pick of Tuesday's action as the British summer Flat programme rolls on in the aftermath of Royal Ascot. With temperatures climbing sharply across the country, attention has already turned to the watering and going questions that have forced wholesale changes to today's card list.
In cricket, the marquee summer series — India's tour of England — continues to provide the long-form backdrop, though it is the World Cup that commands the back pages this week as the group stage reaches its climax.
Today's fixtures & previews
Football — World Cup 2026 (final group matchday, Groups A, B & C)
The headline act for British viewers is Scotland v Brazil at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, kicking off . It is win-or-bust for Steve Clarke's men: with Brazil and Morocco both on four points, the Scots realistically need at least a draw against the five-time champions to keep their round-of-32 hopes alive. Simultaneously in Group C, Morocco face Haiti, also at , with the two results intertwined.
Earlier, Group B concludes with both fixtures at : Switzerland v Canada at BC Place in Vancouver and Bosnia and Herzegovina v Qatar. A draw in Vancouver would send both Switzerland and Canada through as the group's top two. Group A wraps up in the early hours, with South Africa v South Korea and Czechia v Mexico at the Estadio Azteca both kicking off on Thursday.
Horse racing
Carlisle is the sole British fixture to survive, with Kempton Park, Salisbury, Ffos Las and Worcester all abandoned amid the impending searing heat. That leaves the Cumbrian track's eight-race Flat card to take centre stage, headlined by the competitive Carlisle Bell Handicap (Class 4, one mile) off at . Timeform make Altareq their selection — Jim Goldie's four-year-old has shaped well for new connections and drops in grade with Paul Mulrennan taking the ride, with Canvas, Leadenhall, Priapos and Financer among the dangers.
With four meetings lost to the weather, today is a rare chance for one track's card to hog the spotlight — and a reminder to check the going and any non-runner updates before the off, as ground conditions are firming quickly.
Betting tips & odds analysis
1. Brazil to beat Scotland — 2/5 (bet365)
Selection: Brazil to win (Scotland v Brazil, 11:00pm BST). Reasoning: A short price, but a supercomputer projection of 73% Brazil, 20% draw and just 7% Scotland underlines the class gulf. Brazil have a settled, in-form attack and Scotland must come out and chase a result, which only plays into Brazilian hands on the counter. One for accumulators and bet builders rather than a stand-alone single.
2. Under 2.5 goals — Scotland v Brazil — 21/20 (general)
Selection: Under 2.5 goals in the 90. Reasoning: The model points to a controlled, low-event Brazil win — a 2-0 type scoreline — rather than a rout. Scotland will sit deep and prioritise containment, and Brazil, knowing a point likely tops the group, have little need to overextend. A tidy alternative to laying the odds-on result.
3. Switzerland v Canada — the draw — 21/10 (Betfair)
Selection: Draw (Switzerland v Canada, 8:00pm BST). Reasoning: The mutually beneficial result. A stalemate sends both nations through as Group B's top two, removing any incentive for either to chase the game late on. Whenever a fixture suits both parties, the draw becomes a genuinely sharp betting angle at better than 2/1.
4. Johan Manzambi anytime scorer — 4/1 (Betfair)
Selection: Johan Manzambi (Switzerland) to score anytime. Reasoning: The young Swiss prodigy is a shrewd each-way-style scorer's punt at the price. He has the licence to attack against a Canada side likely to commit men forward chasing the win, and 4/1 offers real value on a player capable of producing a moment of quality.
5. Tajon Buchanan to be fouled 2+ times — 10/11 (Betfair)
Selection: Tajon Buchanan (Canada) fouled 2 or more times. Reasoning: A consistent, low-variance market. Buchanan has been fouled multiple times in each of Canada's first two matches, his direct dribbling repeatedly drawing defenders into challenges. Against a disciplined Swiss back line that will be made to defend, the pattern looks set to continue.
Player news & injury updates
England report a clean bill of health
Thomas Tuchel emerged from the Ghana stalemate insisting his squad has no fresh injury concerns. Bukayo Saka is reported to be free of the Achilles tendon soreness that had been managed in the build-up, while Declan Rice — substituted against Croatia — came through a full 90 minutes against Ghana, easing fears over his fitness.
Squad players easing back
Reece James and Djed Spence are only recently back in action after hamstring and jaw problems respectively, so both are being managed carefully. John Stones was selected despite limited game time at Manchester City, with Tuchel adamant the centre-back is fit and ready should he be called upon against Panama.
Eyes on Panama
England complete their Group L campaign against Panama in New York/New Jersey on Saturday 27 June (). A point would almost certainly secure top spot; Tuchel is expected to freshen his line-up while keeping his strongest XI sharp for the knockouts.
Scotland's selection dilemma
Steve Clarke must balance ambition with caution against Brazil. Knowing only a positive result will do, expect Scotland to retain attacking intent rather than shut up shop entirely — a high-risk approach against opponents boasting the tournament's form forward line, but the situation leaves them little alternative.
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