With the World Cup knockout stages mow firmly underway, it is no surprise that all eyes are fixed on North America.With this summer’s blockbuster tournament rolling onto Friday as the likes of former European champions Portugal steal centre stage, the likes of a high-flying Switzerland will also be looking to make their own respective Round of 32 statement.For those of you looking to stick on a Friday accumulator, we have taken a glance at some of the most attractive World Cup betting markets which are available. Friday, July 3rdBST 01:00While Portugal might still be undated since arriving in North America, Roberto Martinez’s camp have largely struggled to find any real fluidity.Getting their World Cup campaign underway with a shock 1-1 loss against the D.R. Congo, the ex-Belgium boss has found some increasing pressure on his shoulders.Signing off their Group K adventure with a 0-0 stalemate against Colombia last weekend, Portugal were eventually forced to settle for a silver medal finish.However, briefly finding top gear as they stormed their way to an emetic 5-0 romp against World Cup debutants Uzbekistan on June 23rd, Martinez’s men will be seeking a repeat performance when they arrive in Toronto in the early hours of Friday.It should also be highlighted, the former European champions have suffered just a sole competitive defeat over the past 15 months.Although might have opened their respective North American adventure with a rollercoaster 4-2 defeat against England on June 17th, Zlatko Dalic’s camp have come bouncing them.Signing off their Group L campaign with consecutive wins against Panama and Ghana, they eventually wrapped up a silver medal finish behind the Three Lions.However, facing what could be a stern examination in Toronto, the former World Cup finalists have struggled to find any kind of defensive grit.Despite drawing a line under their pre-tournament preparations with a 2-1 victory against Slovenia on June 7th, Dalic’s men have recorded just a sole clean sheet from any of their last nine appearances across all competitions – a run that stems back over the past eight months.Betting Tip: Portugal win @ 4/5 with 1xBet 04:00 Switzerland vs Algeria Cruising their way through World Cup qualifying last year and hardly having to get out of third gear, Switzerland have received plenty of plaudits from across the globe.Despite opening their North American adventure with a downbeat 1-1 stalemate against Qatar on June 13th, that was nothing more than a minor blip for Murat Yakin’s high-flying squad.Wrapping up top spot in Group B and putting seven points on the board, the Nati were last seen securing an eye-catching 2-1 victory against host nation Canada and they will certainly be smelling a golden opportunity in the early hours of Friday.Getting the final stint of their pre-tournament preparations underway with a routine 4-1 win against fellow finalists Jordan on May 31st, Switzerland are rightfully installed as a standout contender here.While Algeria might have suffered the most public of last-gasp heartbreak earlier in the week as they eventually had to settle for a remarkable 3-3 stalemate against Austria, the Fennecs dragged themselves to a bronze medal finish in Group J.Despite getting their respective World Cup campaign underway with a routine 3-0 loss at the hands of defending champions Argentina on June 17th, Vladimir Petkovic’s side have remarkably lost just a pair of their previous 28 appearances across all formats within 90 minutes.However, despite gaining a reputation for their rugged approach prior to getting this summer’s adventure underway, Algeria are searching for some recent defensive grit.Along with waiting to claim a maiden World Cup clean sheet, the Whites also shipped seven goals in their three Group J appearances.Betting Tip: Switzerland win @ 21/20 with BetUS 19:00 Australia vs Egypt While the Pharaohs might have signed off their pre-tournament preparations with a close-fought 2-1 defeat against South African giants Brazil, Hossam Hassan’s men should find the mood in their camp at a high.Getting this summer’s adventure underway with a gritty 1-1 stalemate against Belgium on June 15th, they wrapped up a second-place finish in Group B and put five points on the board.In fact, despite missing out on the chance to claim an AFCON bronze medal back in January, Egypt have suffered just a sole defeat from any of their last eight matchups across all formats within 90 minutes.Landing a thumping 3-0 victory when they met Australia for their only historic showdown back in November 2010, Hassan’s side will be dreaming of a repeat performance on Friday night.Getting their World Cup adventure underway with a major statement of intent on June 14th as they clinched a deserved 2-0 victory against Turkey, Australia have struggled to use that performance as a platform to build on.However, signing off their Group D adventure with an uneventful 0-0 stalemate against Paraguay last week as they clinched a silver medal finish behind the USA, Tony Popovic’s side are searching for a clinical edge in the final third.Getting the final stint of their pre-tournament preparations underway with a 1-0 defeat against Mexico on May 31st, Australia have failed to register more than a single strike in nine of their previous 11 appearances across all competitions.Likewise, drawing back-to-back Group D blanks over the past fortnight, Popovic’s men should be bracing themselves for a stern examination in Texas.Betting Tip: Egypt to qualify @ 8/11 with 1xBet Our Friday World Cup Accumulator: Portugal vs Croatia – Portugal win Switzerland vs Algeria – Switzerland win Australia vs Egypt – Egypt to qualify Place a £10 bet on our accumulator with BetUS and pocket £63.74 if all predictions are correct.You can also visit our betting promotions section for the latest enhanced odds promos, accumulator bonuses and more.The post July 3rd: Friday’s World Cup Accumulator – 5/1 Special, Betting Tips & Analysis appeared first on SoccerNews.