World Cup Accumulator Tips

The group stage is in the books. It's been relentless, with four matches a day throughout most of the tournament before the final round of group fixtures ramped things up to six matches spread across three kick-off slots.

There has been no shortage of quality either. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland have all produced moments worthy of the biggest stage, while plenty of less-fancied nations have also made their mark.

After all the permutations, the field has now been cut from 48 teams to 32, with the knockout rounds ready to begin.

Throughout the tournament, Ben Smith has been providing our 2026 World Cup betting tips with a daily acca using BetMGM odds, focusing on player and team statistics, disciplinary markets, shots and other alternative angles rather than match odds.

With only one match on Sunday's schedule, we're switching from the usual accumulator to a bet builder, with four angles combining to make an appealing price.

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South Africa v Canada

Neither South Africa nor Canada had ever reached the World Cup knockout rounds before this tournament, so one nation will make more history by reaching the last 16.

South Africa's campaign looked in trouble after defeat to Mexico, but back-to-back wins over Czechia and South Korea turned everything around. Hugo Broos now has the chance to extend his final tournament in management by at least one more match.

Canada perhaps arrive with slightly greater expectations despite missing out on top spot in Group B after defeat to Switzerland. Jesse Marsch's side were among the more attack-minded teams in the group stage, scoring eight goals and regularly creating chances, although there are still doubts over the fitness of Alphonso Davies.

Thapelo Maseko Over 2.5 Shots (12/5)

South Africa have already upset the odds twice at this World Cup. They were expected to lose to Czechia but were unfortunate not to take all three points, then followed that by beating South Korea as sizeable outsiders to book their place in the knockout rounds.

They've achieved it by playing with real intent. The wide players attack defenders, the full-backs are encouraged to overlap and they create plenty of opportunities from those areas.

Thapelo Maseko has been central to that approach. He fired five shots against South Korea and scored the winner with a composed left-footed finish.

The winger has a knack for finding dangerous positions and, having already gone over this line in both of his starts at the tournament, I'm happy to back him to do so again.

Thapelo Maseko Over 1.5 Fouls (10/11)

Shots aren't the only area where I expect Thapelo Maseko to be involved.

Operating from the right wing, he's likely to spend much of the evening up against Canada's Richie Laryea, one of Jesse Marsch's best players at winning free-kicks.

The full-back averages 3.25 fouls drawn per 90 and showed exactly why against Switzerland, earning five fouls through clever body positioning and his ability to invite contact.

Maseko isn't afraid to put a foot in either. He committed two fouls against Czechia and, given the nature of this individual battle, backing him to concede a couple more here looks a solid angle.

Over 2.5 South Africa Shots on Target (19/20)

If South Africa have shown one thing at this World Cup, it's that they won't die wondering. Their approach backfired against Mexico, but since then they've taken the game to both Czechia and South Korea, earning four points and a place in the knockout rounds.

I don't expect Canada to have things all their own way here. Even if Jesse Marsch's side strike first, South Africa have shown they're more than willing to keep attacking rather than retreat into their shell.

That makes their shots on target line appealing. Bafana Bafana registered four on-target efforts in each of their last two matches and, despite the perceived step up in opposition, over 2.5 still looks achievable at the prices.

Over 5.5 Canada Corners (17/20)

South Africa's positivity has already been covered, but Canada will surely their part too. Marsch's side are all-action and have produced big shots on target and corner counts both before and during this tournament.

Corners look the best way in. Canada have registered 7, 19 and 9 across their three matches so far, so a line of 5.5 does not look especially demanding.

South Africa are brave and willing to play, but they are not impossible to get at. If Canada attack with their usual energy, they should have every chance of forcing enough pressure to clear this line.

Bet Builder Odds 25/1

This bet builder relies on both teams making their mark. South Africa have shown enough attacking intent to support the Maseko and shots angles, while Canada's corner numbers have been too high to ignore. If the game opens up as expected, all four legs should have a fair chance.

Combined, the selections make a 25/1 bet builder with BetMGM.

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