Spain, France, And England Favored To Make 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals

Spain, France, and England are currently the leading favorites to reach the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. The tournament, which kicks off on Thursday (June 11), will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with the final set for Sunday (July 19) at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

As of Wednesday (June 3), Spain holds the narrowest edge as the top favorite, with odds as short as +440 or +450 to win the tournament, reflecting strong recent form and a squad bolstered by young talent such as 18-year-old Lamine Yamal. France follows closely with odds around +450, while England is next, with pricing between +600 and +650. Brazil and Argentina, representing South America, have odds ranging from +800 to +1000, with Argentina aiming to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups. Teams like Portugal (+1000) and Germany (+1100 to +1300) also feature among the top contenders, while host nation the United States is priced as a long shot at +6000. These odds will shift as the group stage and knockout rounds unfold, reflecting team performance, injuries, and betting trends.

FanDuel Sportsbook offers a variety of betting markets for the 2026 World Cup, including outright winner, group winners, stage of elimination, and the popular Golden Boot award for top scorer. Star players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are expected to make their final World Cup appearances, joined by rising stars such as Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham. The Golden Boot market currently favors Kylian Mbappe (+600), Harry Kane (+700), and Erling Haaland (+1400), with odds reflecting factors like penalty duties and expected minutes played.

Stage of elimination bets are popular for those who want to back a team to reach a particular round, such as the semifinals, without needing them to win the entire tournament. Among dark horse options, Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium, Croatia, Morocco, and Norway could attract interest if they perform well in the group stage or if their draw proves favorable. Odds for all teams and special markets are updated in real time as the tournament progresses.

With the World Cup’s expanded field of 48 teams and 104 matches, fans and bettors can expect significant odds movement as results, injuries, and standout performances shape the path to the semifinals and beyond.

You can follow the US Men’s National Team and listen to Fox’s coverage of all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 games LIVE and for FREE via iHeartRadio’s digital app and more than 100 broadcast stations nationwide! You can also get the latest news and updates with iHeartRadio’s lineup of soccer-focused podcasts, including Inside American Soccer with Tom Bogert and Tab Ramos and The Away End with Daniel Alarcón and John Green.

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