World Cup 2026 Prediction: 5 Favourites With The Best Odds To Win
The World Cup 2026 is less than a year away, and every country dreams of winning the tournament. Before we know it, the USA, Canada, and Mexico will host the greatest football event.
The qualification for the FIFA 2026 World Cup is already in full swing, with some teams already securing their spots on the grand stage.
But with many twists and turns to come on the road to glory, it’s now time to take an early peek at the early predictions. Who are the favourite teams with the best odds in the World Cup 2026?
1. Spain (current odds: 9/2)
Spain is one of the most favorite teams to win the 2026 World Cup. In 2010, the team secured two European Championships and a World Cup. Spain has claimed their fourth European title in 2024.
The team has many talents, like Rodri, the Ballon d’Or winner from 2024, who should recover from his torn ACL soon and be available for the 2026 World Cup.
In the backline, the team has potential wingers like Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams. Other talents like Dean Huijsen, Pau Cubarsi, and Martin Zubimendi make Spain a strong candidate to win the 2026 World Cup.
2. France (current odds: 6/1)
France has an exceptional squad with speedy striker Kylian Mbappe, Desire Doue, and Ousmane Dembele, the 2025 Ballon d’Or favorite. The team also has a strong defense line with exceptional players such as William Saliba and Theo Hernandez.
In 2018 and 2022, France was just one game away from winning the World Cup. The team also fell to Spain, the eventual champion, in the semifinal of the Euro 2024. The strong squad with standout stars makes France a strong candidate to win the 2026 World Cup.
3. Brazil (current odds: 13/2)
Brazil has won five World Cup trophies, making the nation the most successful team in World Cup history. However, Brazil hasn’t won the World Cup since 2002. The team also fell in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Copa America.
The team still believes that they have what it takes to revive their past triumphs. Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior is peaking at the right time for Brazil.
The winger finished second in the 2024 Ballon d’Or and led Real Madrid to win the UEFA Champions League. Other potential players in the Brazil squad include Raphinha, Richarlison, and Marquinhos from Paris Saint-Germain.
4. England (current odds: 13/2)
England has won only one World Cup trophy, in 1966. Will the team finally end their 60-year drought in the 2026 World Cup? England fell to Italy in the 2021 European Championship’s final and to Spain in 2024.
But bookmakers currently give England a 13/2 chance, and many believe that the country is in a strong position to win the World Cup trophy.
With stars like Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden, and Cole Palmer, the challenge for the England team is to find the right balance between the names.
5. Argentina (current odds: 8/1)
Argentina has won three World Cup trophies in 1978, 1986, and 2022. They also won the 2024 Copa America final against Colombia. At odds of 8/1, many believe that Argentina will win the World Cup again.
