The World Cup 2026 continues to deliver a multitude of matches as nations across the globe play their opening matches of the tournament, and plenty of entertainment is expected as each team battles for pivotal points in their first fixtures.
On Saturday, Qatar and Switzerland will get the day’s action underway, followed by Brazil clashing with Morocco and Haiti facing Scotland.
Read on for best booking codes to use at Bet9ja, with all odds available at the time of writing:
Qatar vs Switzerland
Switzerland are consistently at their best when playing in major tournaments, progressing out of the group from all of the last three World Cup’s, and they will be confident of kickstarting another successful group campaign when they take on Qatar.
Qatar had a disastrous 2022 World Cup, losing all three of their group games – becoming the first host nation to do so – and they head into this tournament in disappointing form, losing four and drawing two of their last six games.
Given Qatar’s miserable results and Switzerland’s clear superiority on paper and better experience of playing on the world stage, we are backing Murat Yakin’s side to secure a comfortable three points.
Switzerland to win, 1.26 – 5H6JLJ9
Dan Ndoye may have faced a lacklustre campaign for Nottingham Forest, scoring just two goals in 37 appearances, but his quality for Switzerland is clear, including scoring goals in each of their last two games against Jordan (4-1 win) and Australia (1-1 draw).
With Switzerland anticipated to control the game against Qatar and create plenty of problems for the opposition defence, we believe that the talented winger will show his ability for Switzerland once again by getting on the scoresheet.
Dan Ndoye to score anytime, 3.00 – 5H6KBJ2
Brazil vs Morocco
Certainly the blockbuster game of the day, Brazil and Morocco clash in the first game of Group C.
Brazil have demonstrated their impressive attacking ability and fragile defence in recent games, scoring 22 goals and conceding 10 goals in their last eight matches, while Morocco have scored 16 in their last six matches, although they did concede just three in that time.
Despite Morocco’s strong defensive record, Brazil’s star-studded attack will be expected to cause plenty of problems and get on the scoresheet, while goals will also be expected at the other end as Morocco’s fantastic attack faces Brazil’s vulnerable backline.
With that in mind, we are backing the opening game of Group C to deliver over 1.5 goals.
Over 1.5 goals, 1.37 – 5H6JX2F
Vinicius Junior may have endured another trophyless campaign for Real Madrid, but the superstar forward enjoyed a strong individual end to the season, including five goals in the final six games of the 2025/26 campaign for Los Blancos.
Vinicius Junior’s form continued in Brazil’s meeting with Panama, scoring the opening goal of the game, and his country will be hoping his goalscoring form can continue heading into the World Cup.
The winger is anticipated to be the main man in Brazil’s attack, and given his brilliant goalscoring record, we are backing Vinicius Junior to get on the scoresheet against Morocco.
Vinicius Junior to score anytime, 2.80 – 5H6K3Q9
Haiti vs Scotland
Scotland get their first World Cup campaign since 1998 underway when they take on underdogs Haiti, who will be playing in their first World Cup tournament since 1974.
Scotland are undoubtedly the favourites to claim a crucial three points ahead of difficult clashes with Morocco and Brazil, and they will be expected to claim a comfortable win against a Haiti side that have lost two, drawn one and won one of their last four matches.
Given Scotland’s stronger team and form, we are expecting Steve Clarke’s men to record a significant win in their opening game.
Scotland to win, 1.58 – 5H6JXFQ
Scott McTominay has become the man for the biggest moments for both Napoli and Scotland in recent years, including scoring a remarkable overhead kick in Scotland’s thrilling 4-2 win against Denmark in the UEFA qualifying play-off final – helping secure his nation’s place at the World Cup.
With McTominay’s track record in mind, combined with Scotland expected to dominate and create plenty of opportunities against Haiti, we are backing the midfielder to get on the scoresheet here.
Scott McTominay to win, 2.90 – 5H6JY2W
Combined Result/Goals Code: 5H6KHHY, Odds: 2.73
Combined Goalscorer Code: 5H6KGKB, Odds: 24.36
