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Episode 104 of Pinnacle FC arrives at the business end of the 2026 World Soccer Cup. Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe open with reactions to the Round of 32 and Round of 16, a knockout stage that delivered sensational upsets, dramatic comebacks, and a tournament that has completely defied expectations heading into the quarterfinals.
Brazil eliminated by Norway, Germany out on penalties against Paraguay, the Netherlands taken out by Morocco, Belgium destroying the USA 4-1, Argentina surviving two consecutive last-gasp escapes and needing extra time to see off Cape Verde before Messi's late magic rescued a 3-2 win over Egypt. The storylines for this tournament have been insane, and Gareth and Jake break down what it all means for the markets.
With the field now whittled to eight: France, Morocco, Belgium, Spain, Norway, England, Argentina, and Switzerland, the outright picture has shifted dramatically. Gareth and Jake assess the updated winner odds, the Golden Boot race with Haaland, Mbappé and Kane all still alive, and where the value lies heading into the final stretch.
Then it's on to the four quarterfinal matchups: France vs Morocco in Boston, Belgium vs Spain in Los Angeles, Norway vs England in Miami, and Argentina vs Switzerland in Kansas City. Every game gets a full breakdown, best bets, predictions, and market analysis for what promises to be four extraordinary fixtures.
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Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe are BACK as they share their best bets and predictions for every game of the Round of 32 at the #FIFAWorldCup.
Please excuse the lack of production value from us for this episode - some technical difficulties on our end that are being sorted. We wanted to ensure we got you the content ASAP for this week's fixtures. 💪
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The group stage reaches its climax on Episode 102 of Pinnacle FC, with Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe delivering best bets, picks, and predictions for all 24 final matchday 3 fixtures.
But this episode goes deeper than the matchups. Gareth and Jake provide in-depth group-by-group updates heading into the final round of fixtures, breaking down the qualification scenarios, the permutations, and what each team needs from their last group stage fixture to best set themselves up.
With the stakes at their highest and every result carrying knockout consequences, matchday three is where the group stage betting gets most complex and most rewarding. Gareth and Jake cut through the noise to find the best value across all 12 groups before the tournament enters its next phase.
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Matchday 1 at the World Soccer Cup delivered a little bit of everything and now it's time to do it all again. On Episode 101 of Pinnacle FC, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe go game by game through the second round of group stage fixtures, delivering best bets, picks, predictions, and market analysis for all 24 matches.
The action runs from June 18 through June 23, with standout fixtures including Belgium vs Iran, Argentina vs Austria and Norway vs Senegal. Plus, will Canada get their first win? Will Spain bounce back?  The second round of matches looks to settle some of the groups that remain wide open after the firts round of fixtures.
Gareth and Jake assess how the picture has shifted since matchday 1, which favourites are finding form, which underdogs are punching above their odds, and where the smart money is heading into a pivotal stretch of fixtures that could define who advances to the knockout rounds.
Whether you're following the group winners, hunting value in the draw markets, or looking for the next upset, this is your complete betting guide to matchday 2 of the World Soccer Cup.
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Episode 100 of Pinnacle FC arrives at the perfect moment; the 2026 World Soccer Cup is here. To mark the milestone, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe go game by game through all 24 opening group stage fixtures, delivering best bets and predictions for every match across the first wave of World Cup action.
The action gets underway on June 11 with Mexico vs South Africa at the Estadio Azteca, before a relentless schedule of fixtures kicks in across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Gareth and Jake cover every game from the headline clashes like Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, USA vs Paraguay, Brazil vs Morocco, France vs Senegal, Argentina vs Algeria and England vs Croatia, to the matches where the best value may be hiding in the market. 
Before diving into the games, the episode opens with a betting strategy segment; what to look out for in the group stage, how to approach the markets, and the key principles for navigating a 48-team World Cup with an expanded format for the first time in tournament history.
Whether you're betting every game or picking your spots, this is your essential guide to the opening round of the biggest tournament in football.
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