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“Bear Bets” are real bets that Chris “The Bear” Fallica actually makes.
We have four games left in the 2026 World Cup, starting with the first semi-final on Tuesday, featuring powerhouses Spain and France.
Let’s be sure to enjoy the last week of this excellent tournament, and hopefully make some money in the process.
This is how I play on matchday 31, the first day of the semi-finals.
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World Cup Best Bet — Tuesday 14 July
Spain against France
Those expecting a repeat of last year’s 5-4 Nations League clash are likely to be disappointed.
I would expect Spain to have a lot of the ball again, especially in the first half, as an early French goal would be the one thing that could break this game open. But with the stakes as high as they are, expect caution, at least early on. So, when these rare opportunities present themselves, that’s when a likely winner can be achieved.
But this looks like a dead Under and probably a draw in the first half.
Fallica’s Choice: 
1st half draw (+110), Under 2.5 total goals scored (-110)
