2026 World Cup Betting - Who Are The Favourites?

The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious tournament in football, held once every four years and returning in 2026 as the biggest ever. The 23^rd edition of the tournament will be hosted by the USA, Canada & Mexico with a record 48 teams competing in the finals. The reigning champions are Argentina, who will be looking to defend their crown after victory at the 2022 World Cup.

This expanded format means there will be 104 matches taking place, kicking off on the 11^{th of} June at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and culminating with the World Cup Final on the 19^{th of} July at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Spreadex will have a huge range of betting markets for the tournament and every fixture.

See our World Cup tournament betting hub

FIFA World Cup History

The World Cup is the ultimate example of ‘football heritage’. Since the 1^st edition of the tournament in 1930, the tournament has expanded, grown in reputation and featured the best players in the world. Eight different nations have been victorious with Brazil the most successful side in World Cup history with five wins.

Every World Cup Winner

Some of the biggest stars in football history helped make their name or cement their legacy at the World Cup. Iconic names such as Pele, Diego Maradonna, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo all lifted the trophy. The were joined by Lionel Messi in 2022 who at the fifth attempt became a World Cup winner.

World Cup All-Time Top Scorers

World Cup Betting Odds

How Can I Bet On The 2026 World Cup?

Spreadex’s World Cup betting odds are already live. Spreadex’s football betting covers a huge range of markets across fixed odds and sports spread betting. Examples of available markets include World Cup Outright Betting, Group Betting, Tournament Totals and Match Odds.

Tournament Totals

Spreadex’s sports spread markets on Tournament Totals are live, the spread reflects a total over the entire tournament. Available markets include Tournament Goals, our traders put out a spread or prediction on what may happen in a match or event, e.g. the Total Tournament Goals that may be scored at the World Cup. Simply ‘buy’ on the spread if you think the outcome will be higher than the prediction, or ‘sell’ on the spread if you think it will be lower. Other available Tournament Totals markets include Yellow Cards, Red Cards, Corners, 90^th Minute Goals, Own Goals, Hat-tricks, Penalties Scored and more.

Visit our Get Started Football Spread Betting page to learn more.

Who Are The Favourites For The 2026 World Cup?

Spain are the current favourites to become World Champions, priced at 9/2. Victory in July would be Spain’s 2^nd World Cup win following 2010 in South Africa. England are priced 11/2 to win, Thomas Tuchel has been trusted as the man to guide England to tournament success after falling just short under Gareth Southgate. 2022 finalists France are 7/1 to win, while 2022 winners Argentina are 15/2.

Brazil haven’t won a World Cup since 2002, they have also trusted a successful foreign manager in Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil are 17/2 to win. Portugal are the UEFA Nations League holders, and this is Cristiano Ronaldo’s last shot at World Cup glory, they are priced at 12/1. Germany were knocked out at the Group Stage in 2022 but are 14/1 to win.

Please note that this preview is not designed to offer any betting advice or suggestions. All prices quoted correct as of 11am Wednesday the 18^th February. Price Boosts and other markets will be added closer to kick-off time.