Ladbrokes brings you accumulator tips for day 23 of the World Cup
Lionel Messi is tipped to score first for Argentina vs Cape Verde
Omar Marmoush and Daniel Munoz are backed for a shot on target each in our acca
The World Cup round of 32 concludes on Friday in North America as the likes of Argentina, Egypt and Colombia all battle for a place in the last 16.
Australia vs Egypt kicks off the evening, before holders and third favourites Argentina look to avoid a banana skin against Cape Verde, with an intriguing battle between Colombia and Ghana rounding off the action.
Omar Marmoush to have one or more shots on target in Australia vs Egypt
Our day 23 accumulator will focus on individuals, rather than the outcomes of their teams, and the first man we are picking out is Egypt and Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush.
Marmoush remains the Pharoah's biggest threat alongside Mohamed Salah, attempting three shots per game in the group stage. While his accuracy hasn't quite been there just yet, we're tipping him to find the target with at least one of them against Australia.
Lionel Messi to score first in Argentina vs Cape Verde
Lionel Messi is in scintillating form at this World Cup and looks like scoring in every single game. With odds of just 1/2 to score anytime, backing the superstar to open the scoring feels like a better way to go.
Messi has opened the scoring in two of Argentina's three games so far, while he netted minutes after coming on from the bench against Jordan. With the 39-year-old in this sort of form, it would be no surprise to see him prove the difference maker for his country once again by breaking the deadlock against underdogs Cape Verde.
Daniel Munoz to have one or more shots on target in Colombia vs Ghana
Colombia have a squad packed with talent in the forward areas, but we think right-back Daniel Munoz could be where the value lies.
Munoz is known for bursting forward and shooting for Crystal Palace in the Premier League and he has replicated that for his country, netting in two of their three games to secure qualification before he was rested for their final group game vs Portugal.
With Ghana potentially poised to sit back, Munoz is likely to find himself in advanced areas and that makes a shot on goal from range or inside the box feel like a likely scenario.
Check back for our daily accumulator predictions throughout the tournament, and don't forget to read our in-depth preview and bet builder tips for too. As always, head to our World Cup hub for all the latest content throughout the tournament.
How can I place a World Cup acca?
With Ladbrokes, customers can place World Cup accumulators by combining markets from multiple matches, with Lionel Messi tipped to score on day 23.
When is Argentina vs Cape Verde?
Argentina vs Cape Verde takes place on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 23pm UK time, after Australia vs Egypt at 6pm. Colombia vs Ghana kicks off at 2:30am on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Where can I watch Spain vs Austria?
Australia vs Egypt will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with Argentina vs Cape Verde and Colombia vs Ghana both on TV1 and ITVX.
Who are the World Cup favourites?
France are the current favourites to win the World Cup, ahead of Spain, England and Argentina.
