Three World Cup 2026 games on Saturday June 13 — including Africa’s Morocco facing Brazil at MetLife. Full previews, tips and WAT kick-off times for Nigerian fans.
Three compelling World Cup 2026 fixtures arrive on Saturday June 13, and Nigerian football fans have plenty to lock in for. The headline game is undoubtedly Brazil vs Morocco at MetLife Stadium — the only group-stage clash featuring two top-ten FIFA-ranked sides. Africa’s best hope at this tournament faces the five-time champions in prime time. Elsewhere, Switzerland take on host-nation Qatar and Scotland open Group C against Haiti in a match that rounds out a full evening of football stretching deep into Nigerian night.
Today is Day 3 of the group stage. With South Africa already beaten on the opening day and Morocco now stepping out for their Group C debut, African eyes are firmly fixed on the Atlas Lions. Here is everything you need to know about all three fixtures, with previews, predicted line-ups and betting tips in Naira odds from Bet9ja, SportyBet and BetKing.
Qatar face Switzerland in Group B at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara at 20:00 WAT, the perfect curtain-raiser for the evening. On paper this should be Switzerland’s match to lose, and the market agrees — Bet9ja price the Swiss at 1.30, SportyBet at 1.28.
Qatar qualified automatically as the previous World Cup host and have struggled for form since. Their preparation has been poor: winless across six recent matches, failing to score in four of their last five games. The host pedigree counts for little here as the hosts are now the United States, Canada and Mexico, not Qatar. Head coach Carlos Queiroz faces the challenge of motivating a side playing without the weight of home support.
Switzerland are the complete opposite. Murat Yakin’s side lost only once in 14 matches in the build-up to this tournament, qualifying with a dominant run through European competition. Granit Xhaka brings experience and control from deep, while Breel Embolo — the man who famously scored against his country of birth Cameroon at the 2022 World Cup — will lead the line.
Our tip: Switzerland to Win at 1.30 (Bet9ja/SportyBet). Safe single or acca leg. Under 2.5 Goals at 1.75 on SportyBet also appeals — Qatar are likely to defend deep and the Swiss prefer efficiency over style. Expect a controlled 2-0 Swiss victory.
This is the match of the day. Brazil vs Morocco at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey kicks off at 23:00 WAT — and if you stay up for one game this weekend, make it this one.
Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil arrive in magnificent form — three consecutive wins in their final pre-tournament games against Croatia (3-1), Panama (6-2) and Egypt (2-1). The attacking trio of Vinicius Junior, Raphinha and teenage sensation Endrick is arguably the most dangerous in the tournament. The major concern? Neymar Jr. is out with a calf injury. He will not feature, but Brazil’s depth is such that his absence does not hollow out the squad.
Morocco’s full World Cup 2026 squad and fixtures guide shows the scale of the task facing Walid Regragui’s side. Key centre-back Nayef Aguerd starts the tournament injured, winger Abde Ezzalzouli (knee) is ruled out entirely, and Noussair Mazraoui carries a shoulder knock from pre-tournament friendlies. Morocco have had a difficult preparation. Yet these are the same Atlas Lions who eliminated Portugal, Belgium and Spain in 2022 before falling to France in the semi-final. They know how to absorb pressure and strike on the break.
Prediction markets price Brazil at 59% probability — Bet9ja have Brazil to win at 1.75, SportyBet at 1.80. Morocco are available at 5.00 for an outright win on Bet9ja.
Our tips: Brazil to Win at 1.75 (Bet9ja) is solid value. Over 1.5 Goals at 1.55 on Bet9ja is a strong companion bet — Brazil are too dynamic to be kept scoreless, and Morocco have scored in their recent friendlies. For the brave punter, Morocco +1 Handicap on BetKing gives you Morocco at 1.60.
Scotland open their World Cup 2026 campaign against Haiti in Group C at Gillette Stadium at 9pm ET — that is 02:00 WAT early Sunday morning. Nigerian night owls and those willing to set an alarm will want to catch this one.
Scotland are at their first World Cup since 1998 and the emotional weight of that 28-year wait is enormous for the Tartan Army. Steve Clarke’s side come in with genuine momentum — six wins, one draw and three defeats from ten matches in the 2025/26 season, with a settled 4-2-3-1 system and a reliable defensive structure.
Haiti are making only their second World Cup appearance, their first since 1974. In over 50 years away from the tournament, the Caribbean nation has transformed its footballing infrastructure, but this remains a massive step up from CONCACAF qualifying. Scotland are the overwhelming favourites.
Our tip: Scotland to Win at 1.60 (Bet9ja, BetKing) looks the clearest bet in this group. Under 2.5 Goals at 1.70 on SportyBet suits a Scotland side that may be cautious in their opener. A 1-0 Scotland win is the most predicted scoreline.
A brilliant evening for World Cup action. Nigeria may not be on the pitch — the Super Eagles were knocked out by DR Congo in the CAF playoff — but African pride rides with Morocco in a blockbuster match against Brazil. For Nigerian bettors, today’s tips at a glance:
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