World Cup Player Props Picks: Today’s Best Value Plays (6/18)

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Published: Thu Jun 18, 2026, 8:00 am ET

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Jonathan David would be the first player ever to score 40 goals for Canada. He is just one away. Canada Bosnia & Herzegovina Picks

FIFA World Cup

Four more games are on the slate today!

What a tournament it has been so far. We are not even through the first round of matches yet. France finally came alive in the second half of their last match. We also saw Erling Haaland make his World Cup debut in style with two goals.

Now it's on to the second round of group-stage matches. Let's dive into some player props that stand out today.

Featured Plays

Pavel Šulc To Score or Assist

Lyon's Czech midfielder #10 Pavel Sulc reacts during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and OGC Nice at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France, on February 15, 2026. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP via Getty Images)

I believe this Czechia side is slightly underrated. They should view this as a must-win match.

They struggled to maintain possession against a strong South Korea team in their opener. This matchup against South Africa should provide much more time on the ball.

One player who should benefit is Pavel Šulc. He is active all over the pitch and consistently contributes at both ends.

Šulc has recorded one goal and one assist in his last four appearances for Czechia. He has also been productive at the club level.

For Lyon, he scored 11 goals and added three assists in 17 starts. Those are impressive numbers for a midfielder.

I expect Czechia to create more chances in this match. If they do, Šulc should be heavily involved.

Patrik Schick will likely find space in the final third. Šulc has the vision and passing ability to find him.

Play: Pavel Šulc To Score or Assist (+200)

Jonathan David Anytime Goalscorer

Jonathan David would be the first player ever to score 40 goals for Canada. He is just one away. Canada Bosnia & Herzegovina Picks

Can Jonathan David step up for his country in a pivotal match?

Canada need a strong response after their opening draw against Bosnia.

I expect the Canadians to come out aggressively from the opening whistle. They know how important these three points are.

Jonathan David will be a key part of that response. He had opportunities in the opener but lacked his usual finishing touch.

Canada will need more from their star striker if they want to advance from this group. The encouraging sign is that the chances were there.

David has scored two goals in five appearances for Canada this year. He has also been shooting more frequently in recent matches.

I am still not particularly high on Qatar despite their result against Switzerland. This feels like a great bounce-back spot for Canada.

If the Canadians find success in attack, David is the most likely player to be on the scoresheet.

Play: Jonathan David Anytime Goalscorer (+120)

Julián Quiñones To Score or Assist

The 29-year-old star delivered for Mexico in the opener and will look to stay hot.

Not many people were talking about Julián Quiñones before Mexico's opener.

That changed quickly after he scored the first goal of the tournament. He was one of Mexico's best players throughout the match.

His prices have adjusted slightly since then. Even so, I still believe there is value in this market.

Mexico play all of their group-stage matches at home. That advantage was obvious in the opener.

The atmosphere was electric and clearly gave the team a boost. Expect more of the same in this matchup.

South Korea present a tougher challenge. Still, Mexico have enough quality in attack to create opportunities.

Quiñones scored 33 goals in 31 matches for Al Qadsiah. He also added four assists during that stretch.

Whenever he is on the pitch for Mexico, he looks like one of their most dangerous attacking players. His pace and movement create constant problems for defenders.

I expect Mexico to find success down the left side. They will likely target Han-Beom Lee and force him into difficult situations.

If Mexico score multiple goals, Quiñones has a strong chance to contribute.

Play: Julián Quiñones To Score or Assist (+150)

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