EV Eagle selects four top betting angles from Saturday's Quarter Final action feat. England and Argentina.
Norway’s reward for their upset of Brazil is a fascinating clash with England. Erling Haaland gives the Norwegians a genuine match-winner, while England will lean on the tournament experience and attacking quality of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham. Expect a high-intensity contest in which England’s greater depth may prove decisive, though Norway have already shown they can thrive as underdogs.
Argentina, meanwhile, face a disciplined Switzerland side that has been exceptionally difficult to break down. The Albiceleste possess the greater individual brilliance and attacking variety, but Switzerland’s organization means Argentina will likely need patience and precision to reach the semifinals. Both ties promise tactical intrigue and star power worthy of the World Cup quarterfinal stage.
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TIP 1: Harry Kane - Anytime Goalscorer - 1.5pt
Best odds of 21/20 at AK Bets at the time of writing.
Harry Kane has landed the anytime goalscorer leg in 7 of his last 10 games, which makes him a strong candidate to find the net again here. He already has 6 World Cup goals to his name and will be eager to close the gap on Mbappé and Messi, who both sit on 8, while also pushing for a second career Golden Boot. With his current form and penalty-box consistency, Kane looks well placed to make another decisive impact.
TIP 2: England - Win Market - 1pt
Best odds of 20/21 at PricedUp while publishing.
England have won 9 of their last 10 matches and remain unbeaten at this World Cup, a run that has built serious confidence inside the camp. Their 10-man victory over the co-hosts in Mexico was especially impressive, as they not only protected the result but also broke Mexico’s long-standing home record. With Kane and Bellingham both in inspired form, England look well equipped to handle Norway’s threat and have enough quality to get the job done.
TIP 3: Erling Haaland - To Score Or Assist - 1pt
Best odds of EVENS at Paddy Power while writing.
Erling Haaland has delivered a goal or assist in each of his last 13 competitive appearances for Norway, underlining just how central he is to everything they do. He is also one behind the Golden Boot leaders, so there is added motivation to keep producing at the top end of the pitch. Against England, Norway will lean on his familiar knowledge of Premier League defenders, with his experience against players like Marc Guéhi potentially proving useful in a high-level battle.
Argentina vs Switzerland
TIP 4: Lionel Messi - Anytime Goalscorer - 1.5pt
Best odds of 19/20 at BetMGM UK while publishing,
Lionel Messi remains one of the most reliable attacking picks in world football, having scored in 5 of his last 5 World Cup games. He is on a remarkable streak of scoring in 9 straight World Cup matches and has produced 16 goals in his last 14 World Cup appearances, which is an extraordinary record by any standard. Even now, he continues to deliver on the biggest stage whenever Argentina need him most.
TIP 5: Dan Ndoye - Over 0.5 Shots On Target - 1pt
Best odds of 11/10 at Unibet while publishing.
Dan Ndoye has gone over 0.5 shots on target in 9 of his last 10 starts for Switzerland, which makes this a strong value angle if he keeps getting into advanced positions. His World Cup starts have produced shot-on-target totals of 1, 1, 2 and 2, while his last 10 games overall read 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 1, 1, 1, 2 and 0. He has also scored 4 goals in 8 appearances for Switzerland in 2026, showing that he is offering both volume and end product.
