Tournament Progression and Current Status
The 2026 World Cup, marking the first iteration of the tournament to feature 48 teams, has officially entered its high-stakes knockout phase. With the group stages concluded, bookmakers have released updated odds for the remaining 32 nations competing for the world's most prestigious football trophy.
Top Contenders for the Title
Entering the bracket stage, France remains the clear favorite at +188, according to BetMGM. Lionel Messi's Argentina follows as the second favorite with odds at +450. The only other squads currently holding single-digit odds are England and Spain, both sitting at +700.
Following these frontrunners, Brazil (+1000) and Portugal (+1100) are positioned as the next most likely candidates to lift the trophy.
The United States' Path and Market Sentiment
The U.S. national team successfully topped Group D, securing six points after victories against Australia and Paraguay, despite a 3-2 defeat to Turkiye in their final group match. As they prepare for their upcoming Round of 32 clash against Bosnia & Herzegovina on July 1, the U.S. enters the bracket with +2500 odds.
Public and investor interest in the U.S. team has been significant. Notably, a high-stakes wager of $5,000 was placed at Hard Rock Bet prior to the December 2025 draw. At the time, the bet offered 75-1 odds, which would result in a $375,000 payout should the U.S. secure its first-ever World Cup victory.
Full List of Championship Odds
Below are the current odds for the remaining teams in the competition:
- France: +188
- Argentina: +450
- Spain, England: +700
- Brazil: +1000
- Portugal: +1100
- Morocco: +2000
- Mexico, Norway, USA: +2500
- Colombia: +3300
- Belgium: +4000
- Switzerland: +6600
- Canada, Croatia, Senegal: +10000
- Australia, Paraguay, Sweden: +20000
- Austria, Egypt: +25000
- Algeria: +30000
- Ghana: +35000
- Bosnia & Herzegovina, Cape Verde, DR Congo: +50000