The World Cup 2026 continues rolling on as teams play their opening matches in the lengthy group stage, including several exciting fixtures set to take centre stage throughout Monday.
Read on for best booking codes to use at Bet9ja, with all odds available at the time of writing:
Spain vs Cape Verde
Spain are among the favourites to go all the way and lift the World Cup trophy this year, and they will be eager to record a statement victory against major underdogs Cape Verde in the opening game of Group H.
While the likes of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams remain doubts to start the opening clash, players such as Ferran Torres, Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal are all still certainly capable of creating numerous problems for the Cape Verde defence.
As Spain should dominate and create several chances against their inferior opposition, we are backing the reigning European Championship champions to secure a comfortable victory with over 1.5 goals scored.
Spain & over 1.5 goals, 1.15 – 5H8FQCH
Oyarzabal is anticipated to lead the line for Spain, especially off the back of scoring after just two minutes in Spain’s final World Cup warm-up fixture against Peru earlier this month.
Oyarzabal may not be the most prolific player, but the forward has scored some important goals throughout his career, including the winning goal against England in the 2024 European Championship final.
Furthermore, Oyarzabal heads into this game off the back of the best goalscoring campaign of his career, netting 18 goals in 40 appearances for Real Sociedad, and we expect him to continue that form with another goal here.
Mikel Oyarzabal to score anytime, 1.60 – 5H8FRZH
Belgium vs Egypt
Belgium may not be at the same level as their ‘golden generation’ of years gone by, but they remain a formidable force heading into the World Cup, especially off the back of a 13-game unbeaten run, including nine wins and four draws.
Although Egypt also boast plenty of quality, including the likes of Omar Marmoush and Mohamed Salah, their defence is lacking compared to their forward positions, and Belgium should be able to exploit their weaker backline.
With the quality of Belgium’s attack and Egypt’s lesser defence in mind, alongside Belgium’s impressive unbeaten run, we are backing Rudi Garcia’s side to win this one.
Belgium to win, 1.66 – 5H8FSNH
Kevin De Bruyne, at the age of 34, remains one of Belgium’s best and most important players, highlighted by a stellar performance in their 5-0 triumph against Tunisia in the final warm-up match ahead of the World Cup.
De Bruyne was also on the scoresheet for Belgium in that match, and we believe the superstar attacking midfielder will maintain his momentum from that performance by getting on the scoresheet once again.
Kevin De Bruyne to score anytime, 3.25 – 5H8G239
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay
Uruguay may have struggled in recent matches, failing to win any of their last four games, but Marcelo Bielsa’s side remain favourites heading into this Group H clash with Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia have similarly shown signs of vulnerability in recent outings, with five defeats, two wins and one draw in their last eight games.
Therefore, despite Uruguay’s difficult run of results, we are backing their highly-talented squad to prove too much for the similarly struggling Saudi Arabia, with Uruguay coming away with the win.
Uruguay to win, 1.48 – 5H8G2GJ
Darwin Nunez will lead the line for Uruguay at the World Cup, and after a difficult campaign for Al Hilal – scoring just nine goals in only 24 appearances – the striker will be eager to prove his ability on the biggest stage.
Nunez was Uruguay’s top scorer during their World Cup qualifying campaign, and with Bielsa’s side likely to rely on the forward to score their goals throughout the tournament, we believe he will get plenty of chances created for him.
As a result, we are backing the former Liverpool striker to get on the scoresheet for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia.
Darwin Nunez to score anytime, 2.20 – 5H8G53M
IR Iran vs New Zealand
IR Iran put together a confidence-boosting run of results ahead of the World Cup, winning against Costa Rica (5-0), Gambia (3-1) and Mali (2-0), and they will be looking to maintain that momentum when they take on New Zealand.
New Zealand head into the tournament as the lowest-ranked team, with a FIFA ranking of 85, making them major underdogs coming into both the encounter with Iran and the competition as a whole.
Given Iran’s strong run combined with New Zealand being the weakest team on paper in the entire competition, we are predicting that Amir Ghalenoei’s side secure three points.
IR Iran to win, 1.86 – 5H8G5KS
Mehdi Taremi is Iran’s star striker heading into the tournament, and the veteran striker will be drawing plenty of experience from scoring on the biggest stages for his country throughout his career.
Taremi scored two goals in three games at the 2022 World Cup, as well as three goals in five matches at the 2024 AFC Asian Cup, while he also heads into this match off the back of one goal in his last two games.
Given Taremi’s experience of scoring on the biggest stages and Iran being expected to dominate this match, we predict that the 33-year-old forward will get on the scoresheet against New Zealand.
Mehdi Taremi to score anytime, 2.70 – 5H8G65Y
Combined Result/Goals Code: 5H8HGPL, Odds: 5.22
Combined Goalscorer Code: 5H8HJF8, Odds: 31.59
