Friday’s World Cup knockout slate offers three different betting angles, but the cleanest path may be the one that avoids chaos. A parlay built around Egypt, Argentina and Colombia leans on cautious outcomes rather than upset drama.
Argentina enter the day as huge favorites against Cape Verde, yet the matchup has enough resistance baked in to make a lower-scoring game appealing. Egypt vs. Australia and Colombia vs. Ghana round out the schedule, giving bettors a full day of knockout-round decisions.
Friday World Cup parlay
| Match | Bet | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt vs. Australia | Egypt to qualify for the next round | -160 |
| Argentina vs. Cape Verde | Under 3.5 goals | -188 |
| Colombia vs. Ghana | Both teams to score: No | -168 |
FanDuel parlay price: +297
Egypt to qualify is the first leg, and the case for it rests on balance across the group stage. Australia did beat Turkiye 2-0, but they were blanked in their other two matches, while Egypt scored at least once in all three of theirs.
Mohamed Salah remains the biggest difference-maker in that matchup, and that gives Egypt the edge even if Australia stay organized early. www.cbssports.com noted the market has Egypt priced as the side more likely to survive the round.
Argentina vs. Cape Verde under 3.5 goals
The Argentina leg depends on a simple idea: Cape Verde have spent the tournament staying alive rather than collapsing. They are still unbeaten, and that makes an outright blowout less certain than the name value might suggest.
Argentina should still win, but the game could stay frustrating for a while before Lionel Messi and company find a way through. The under 3.5 goals line leaves room for that slower script without demanding a shock result.
Colombia vs. Ghana both teams to score, no
Colombia’s defensive work has been strong enough to make this a useful third leg. The bet has already hit in two of their three group-stage matches, and they allowed only one goal to Uzbekistan.
Ghana scored two goals in the group stage, but they missed chances against England and Panama. That makes Colombia’s back line the deciding factor again, especially in a knockout game where chances usually get thinner.
SportsLine experts Jon Eimer, Martin Green and Brad Thomas also weighed in on Friday’s World Cup action, and their analysis helped shape the betting approach. For bettors looking for a plus-money option, this parlay offers a route that depends on control, discipline and one favorite that is expected to advance without needing a goal fest.
