2026 World Cup Winner Odds - Can Argentina defend their World Cup crown in 2026?

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15 Oct 2024
Ben Darvill 15 Oct 2024
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  • 2026 World Cup hosted by USA, Canada, Mexico.
  • Spain, Brazil, France favourites with 7.00 odds.
  • England at 8.00 despite recent final losses.
Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup trophy (Getty Images)
Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup trophy (Getty Images)

The 2026 World Cup will bring together the best players in the men's game, with each side dreaming of lifting the most famous trophy in sport. 

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, the likes of Spain, Brazil and France arrive as the joint-favourites at 7.00. 

2026 World Cup Winner
Odds
Spain7.00
Brazil7.00
France7.00
England8.00
Argentina11.00
Germany11.00
Portugal17.00
Rest of the field21.00+
Note: Odds from bet365 & correct on 15/10/2024

Spain's exploits at Euro 2024 has helped the European side to fly up the pecking order in recent months, with their 2-1 win over England in the final seeing them lift the trophy. 

Despite Brazil's struggles in the 2026 World Cup Qualifying and France underwhelming at Euro 2024, they are right alongside Spain in the betting to win the World Cup at 7.00. 

England arrive as one of the favourites at 8.00 despite now losing the last two finals they have appeared in. The hope for the Three Lions will be that they can learn from their defeats and finally win a trophy again. 

Further out, you will find reigning World Cup champions Argentina, while Germany, Portugal and the Netherlands are also picks that some will be interested by. 

With some time between now and the finals in 2026, a lot will likely change. Teams and players will come in and out of form, while the gruelling qualification process will see a number of shocks, while some big names may also fail to qualify. 

With so many world class teams and players set to descend on the tournament, any side could win. This simply means that a pick that is currently under the radar could prove an astute wager. It is also worth keeping in mind the value of a side that has won a tournament recently, with Spain and Argentina winning Euro 2024 and the 2022 World Cup respectively. 

Which side do you think will win the 2026 World Cup? Can Argentina defend their crown, will Spain notch the World Cup as well as the European crown, or will another side secure the glory?