2026 World Cup: Knockout Stage Winners and Betting Odds
The 2026 World Cup, expanded to include 48 teams for the first time, has reached the knockout rounds with excitement building. Fans and bettors alike are eyeing which team might lift the trophy.
France tops the list of favorites at +188 odds according to BetMGM, holding a slight edge over Argentina, whose chances are listed at +400. Behind them, only Spain and England have odds under 10-1, both set at +700.
United States Advances and Surprises with Betting Prospects
The United States topped Group D by winning against Australia and Paraguay, despite a close 3-2 loss to Turkiye. After a solid 2-0 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina, their odds stand at 20-1, showing growing confidence in their potential run.
Before the World Cup draw in December 2025, someone placed a $5,000 bet on the U.S. to win at 75-1 odds through Hard Rock Bet. That wager would yield $375,000 if the U.S. pulls off the historic win.
Other Contenders and Their Chances
- Brazil holds 10-1 odds.
- Portugal follows closely at 11-1.
- Morocco shares 20-1 odds with the U.S.
- Belgium, Mexico, and Norway are listed at 25-1.
- Colombia comes in at 33-1.
- Switzerland is given 66-1 odds.
- Canada, Croatia, and Senegal hold 100-1 odds.
- Australia, Paraguay, and Sweden stand at 200-1.
- Austria and Egypt are at 250-1.
- Algeria has 300-1 odds.
- Ghana comes in at 350-1.
- Cape Verde trails at 500-1.
