- Spain (+450) is currently the favorite to win the 2026 World Cup
- The United States, one of three host nations, are +4000 to win on home soil.
- I predict the Netherlands (+1800) are worth a bet to win the 2026 World Cup.
Less than one calendar year separates soccer fans and bettors from the 2026 World Cup.
Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico, the 2026 World Cup sees Spain (+450) arrive as the tournament favorite.
As of November 3, 2025, oddsmakers list five countries at +1000 or shorter.
After Spain, those nations are France (+650), England (+650), Brazil (+750) and Argentina (+800). Just outside the +1000 threshold are Portugal (+1100), Germany (+1200) and the Netherlands (+1600).
Below, bettors can find a full set of odds for countries currently +10000 or shorter to win the 2026 World Cup. For the full set of odds, bettors can head to the BetMGM online sportsbook.
World Cup 2026 Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Spain | +400 |
| France | +650 |
| England | +650 |
| Brazil | +750 |
| Argentina | +800 |
| Portugal | +1100 |
| Germany | +1200 |
| Netherlands | +1600 |
| Italy | +3300 |
| Norway | +3300 |
| Colombia | +3300 |
| Belgium | +4000 |
| Uruguay | +4000 |
| Denmark | +6600 |
| Croatia | +6600 |
| USA | +6600 |
| Mexico | +6600 |
| Ecuador | +6600 |
| Morocco | +6600 |
| Japan | +8000 |
| Switzerland | +10000 |
| Algeria | +10000 |
| Senegal | +10000 |
| Sweden | +10000 |
World Cup Predictions
Netherlands (+1800) to win the World Cup
If there’s a price that jumps out a year removed from the tournament, it’s this one by a country mile.
Netherlands @ +1600Few nations have matched the Netherlands in terms of success at the World Cup.
Ronald Koeman’s side exited in the quarterfinals three years ago after third- and second-place finishes in 2014 and 2010.
At the 2024 Euros, Netherlands reached the semifinals.
What leaves me encouraged about the Dutch is their recent performances against tournament favorites Spain.
Across two legs at the UEFA Nations League, Netherlands drew La Roja twice. From an underlying metrics standpoint, Netherlands posted a +1.55 post-shot expected goal differential.
The schedule softens quite a bit in the future. From Sept. 4 to Nov. 17, Koeman’s side faces six matches, none of which come against top-30 sides in the FIFA rankings.
Presuming a light schedule entering the World Cup, the Dutch should enter the tournament in strong form.
As a result, I like backing a side seventh in the world rankings at a steep price.
World Cup Betting Odds: Public Betting Insights
| Team & Current Odds | Opening Odds | Bets% | Money% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain (+450) | +1000 | 14.6% | 21.1% |
| USA (+4000) | +1800 | 10.5% | 8.1% |
| France (+600) | +600 | 9.3% | 13.5% |
| England (+700) | +700 | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| Brazil (+700) | +600 | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Portugal (+1200) | +1400 | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Argentina (+800) | +900 | 5% | 5.1% |
| Germany (+1000) | +900 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Colombia (+3300) | +5000 | 4% | 3.1% |
| Italy (+2500) | +1200 | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Mexico (+5000) | +4000 | 3% | 2% |
| Netherlands (+1800) | +1400 | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Japan (+10000) | +10000 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Belgium (+4000) | +2500 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Uruguay (+3300) | +5000 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
World Cup 2026 Stadiums
Games will be played at 16 different stadiums in the three host nations. All but five of those host venues are located in the United States.
Canada has the fewest venues: BMO Field in Toronto and BC Place in Vancouver. Three of the host stadiums are in Mexico: Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Estadio Akron in Guadalajara and Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
All 11 U.S. host stadiums primarily serve as NFL venues. Here’s where fans can find games in the U.S.:
- Gillette Stadium, Boston
- MetLife Stadium, New York
- Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
- Lumen Field, Seattle
- Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco
- SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
- Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
- AT&T Stadium, Dallas
- NRG Stadium, Houston
2026 World Cup Final Stadium
The 2026 World Cup Final will be hosted at MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Jets and Giants.
MetLife Stadium carries a capacity of 87,157 people. It qualifies as the largest stadium for the 2026 World Cup.
However, it carries a smaller capacity than the Rose Bowl, which hosted the final the last time the United States hosted a World Cup. In 1994, Brazil and Italy played in front of 94,194 people at the Pasadena venue.
World Cup 2026 Schedule
Play begins on June 11, 2026 with an expanded group stage. In 2026, 48 countries will feature in the group stage, a 16-nation increase from the last World Cup.
The group stage runs from June 11-27 with round of 32 matches spanning June 28 until July 3. The round of 16 begins on July 4 and runs to July 8 with quarterfinal matches set to feature from July 9-11.
Semifinal matches take place on July 14-15 with the third-place match taking place on July 18. The final takes place on Sunday, July 19.
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