The World Cup begins today as Mexico hosts South Africa at 3:00 p.m. ET. Then tonight, we'll have South Korea vs. Czechia at 10:00 p.m. ET.
Not only will soccer fans around the globe be tuning in, but so will bettors interested in the many available markets. So, we'll bring you match and player props for every matchday throughout the tournament.
Let's get into our World Cup prop picks for Thursday, June 11.
World Cup Props for Thursday
Mexico vs South Africa Prop Picks
No tequila involved here, just a reminder that the co-hosts have a huge added responsibility, and this should be Mexico's easiest group stage matchup.
They are heavy favorites (-240) and recently beat Serbia 5-1 with a total of 17 shots. Expect them to populate South Africa's half of the pitch and try to finish every possible play.
In the same vein, South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams should have a busy afternoon, but with a low, compact block of teammates ahead of him, forcing Mexico to try anything, he will probably get a couple of easy frontal shots to stop.
Williams is the Bafana Bafana captain and just won the African Champions League with his club, Mamelodi Sundowns.
If you want to parlay both, you can get them at a +160 payout at DraftKings.
South Korea vs. Czechia Picks
These teams have been taking chances for the past two years, and this Group A match could be the match that decides their fate.
South Korea scored 40 goals across 16 matches in both group stages in the Asian WC qualifiers, and had at least a goal in seven of their 10 friendlies leading. Czechia also scored in their past three friendlies, and in the UEFA playoffs.
Heung-Min Son was the joint top scorer in the second round of the Asian WC qualifiers with seven goals and finished with 10 overall. He also recently scored a brace in a friendly against Trinidad and Tobago.
Most importantly, he had a quiet season with Los Angeles FC in the MLS and will also want to score his first World Cup goal after missing out in Qatar 2022. South Korea's offense goes through him, and, as we've said, the Czechs are vulnerable. Look for him to try his best.
If you parlay these, the odds are +315 at DraftKings.
