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The FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals are here, and we have two absolute blockbuster matches to pick from, including the return of some European leagues.
Here are our top goalscorer picks for this week.
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Lionel Messi vs England
Argentina are on a historic run of at least 2 goals scored in their last 11 World Cup games, and England’s shaky defence suggests they could keep that run going in this World Cup semi-final.
Argentina have not been great by any stretch of the imagination, and after three knockout games where they struggled badly, one can be forgiven for backing England to win. Thankfully, our priority is backing goalscorers, and we believe Lionel Messi will be back on the scoresheet after a quiet night against Switzerland.
Key Stat: Lionel Messi has scored in 9 of his last 10 World Cup games
Pick: Messi to score anytime @2.60
Kylian Mbappe vs Spain
The two favourites to win the World Cup battle for a place in the final on Tuesday night in what should be a blockbuster affair. European champions Spain have been solid but not spectacular throughout the tournament and they now face a France side with the most scintillating attack in world football.
The French front four have contributed 16 goals over the course of their six games, and with Kylian Mbappe leading the line, they are certainly favourites going into this one.
Key Stat: Kylian Mbappe has scored 8 goals in 6 World Cup games
Pick: Mbappe to score anytime @2.15
Paulos Abraham vs Degerfors
Hammarby are second in the Swedish league standings but a 9-point gap to first-place Sirius means this is a game they cannot afford to lose.
The hosts are currently on a run of three straight wins and will fancy their chances against a Degerfors side with one win in their last 9 games.
Key Stat: Hammarby striker Abraham has 4 goals in his last 8 games
Pick: Abraham to score anytime @2.00
Hugo Cuypers vs Vancouver Whitecaps
The Vancouver Whitecaps resume their MLS campaign against Chicago Fire on Thursday.
Both teams love to attack and are in fine form, especially Chicago, who are coming off three straight wins and will be aiming to close the gap on Inter Miami and Nashville, who sit ahead of them in the Eastern Conference standings.
Key Stat: Chicago’s Hugo Cuypers has 9 goals in his last 8 games
Pick: Cuypers to score anytime @2.25
Robbie Ure vs Elfsborg
Swedish table-toppers Sirius travel to Elfsborg this week aiming to consolidate their place at the top of the standings. Sirius are unbeaten through 12 league matches, scoring an average of 2.8 goals per game.
They have a 9-point lead at the top of the standings, as well as a game in hand on second-place Hammarby.
Key Stat: Robbie Ure has scored 7 goals in his last 4 games
Pick: Ure to score anytime @2.50
Total Odds – 66.03
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