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Read Full BioWe’re inside 100 days until the 2026 World Cup kicks off in North America, with the U.S., Canada, and Mexico all hosting matches.
Spain is a consensus betting favorite at sportsbooks, including FanDuel, for a tournament that is projected to become the biggest sports betting event ever.
Argentina is the defending World Cup champion after defeating France in the final game of the 2022 competition in Qatar.
2026 World Cup Odds at FanDuel
Check out current World Cup odds at FanDuel Sportsbook as of publication:
| Team | FanDuel Odds to Win 2026 World Cup |
| Spain | +450 |
| England | +600 |
| France | +650 |
| Argentina | +800 |
| Brazil | +800 |
| Portugal | +1100 |
| Germany | +1400 |
| Netherlands | +1900 |
| Norway | +2200 |
| Belgium | +3000 |
| Colombia | +3000 |
| Italy | +3000 |
| USA | +4000 |
| Ecuador | +5500 |
Notably, the field for the 2026 World Cup has been expanded from 32 to 48 teams. A total of 12 groups, each with four teams, will compete for the right to become the next world champion.
Top World Cup Contenders & Players to Watch
Spain (18.18% implied probability of winning)
18-year-old Lamine Yamal is one of the world’s most dynamic young players. He’s scored 13 goals for league-leading Barcelona in La Liga this season.
World Cup titles: 1 (2010)
England (16.67%)
Captain Harry Kane returns to lead The Three Lions. Kane’s six goals at the 2018 World Cup in Russia earned him the Golden Boot award.
World Cup titles: 1 (1966)
France (13.33%)
Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick in the 2022 World Cup final against Argentina, but it wasn’t enough as Les Bleus lost on penalties. Mbappé was dominant in leading France to five wins in six games during qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. He stars for Real Madrid and leads La Liga with 23 goals this season.
World Cup titles: 2 (1998, 2018)
Argentina (11.11%)
Lionel Messi will help shoulder the load of pressure as Argentina seeks to repeat as World Cup champions. Messi’s stats in the 2022 World Cup were astounding:
- 7 games
- 7 goals
- 3 assists
- 5 Man of the Match awards
- Golden Ball winner
Messi also became the only player to score in group play, the round of 16, the quarterfinal, the semifinal, and the final in the same World Cup.
World Cup titles: 3 (1978, 1986, 2022)
Brazil (11.11%)
Vinícius Júnior is Brazil’s most talented offensive player. He’s a key contributor for Real Madrid, alongside Mbappé, and ranks in the top-10 of La Liga scorers with nine goals this season.
World Cup titles: 5 (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2022)
Portugal (8.33%)
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, will be competing in his sixth and final World Cup for Portugal. He is the country’s all-time leader in World Cup goals (8) and appearances. Ronaldo will try to lead Portugal to its first-ever World Cup championship.
World Cup titles: 0
USA (2.44%)
Christian Pulisic is back to lead the United States after playing in all four games during the 2022 World Cup. Pulisic tied for the team lead with three points on a goal and two assists.
World Cup titles: 0
