We may be fresh off of Spain and Argentina’s victory at the Euros and Copa America, but we are already looking forward to our next massive international tournament, the World Cup, with this one of course being worth all the marbles.
Bookmakers are not seriously accounting for any of the performances shown in these past tournaments seemingly, instead focusing on the relative youth and strengths of each side, which of course can change massively over the next two years.
World Cup 2026 Winner Odds
Team | Odds |
Brazil | 6/1 |
France | 6/1 |
Spain | 6/1 |
England | 13/2 |
Argentina | 9/1 |
All Other Sides | 10/1 or Greater |
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
World Cup Winner Odds: Favourites Analysed
Brazil @6/1
Despite failing to impress at the Copa America over the summer, as they racked up just one win, drawing their other three games and going out on penalties to Uruguay, Brazil still resides atop the betting.
This is probably thanks to the wealth of young and talented players they seem to have coming through the ranks, notably of course this year's supposed Ballon d’Or winner Vinicius Junior.
The old guard may be being fazed out but there's plenty of talent to take their place. The likes of Gabriel, Arsenal, Bruno Guimaraes, Newcastle and Eder Militao, Real Madrid, all of whom are 26 right now.
As well as the likes of Rodrygo, Real, 23, Savio, Manchester City, 20, and everyone is talking about the 18-year-old Endrick, who recently made the move from South America to the Spanish capital.
In terms of recognisable and youthful talent, already playing at the top level, Brazil seem to have a player in every position, and their pedigree is undeniable, but their performances on the international stage have been lacking lately, and we are wondering if this group can turn it around.
France @6/1
France seems to have a never-ending talent pool, always capable of producing players capable of defining a generation of footballers, and this time around they have Kylian Mbappe.
Whilst they may have exited the Euros in the semi-final stages, it was to the eventual victors, Spain, as their combination of youth didn’t really work out for them this time around.
Nevertheless, they still have a wealth of talent at their disposal with the likes of Saliba, Arsenal, Camavinaga and Tchouameni, Real Madrid, as well as Randal Kolo Muani, PSG, all being under 25.
Ever a decent side, the only question that remains is as to if they will turn up, better than they did last time out, but with two years to prepare, one wouldn’t put it past them.
Spain @6/1
The Euro champions put on a show this time around, with their combination of beautiful flowing football, strikes from range and of course, the phenom that was Lamine Yamal, La Roja cruised to victory.
One would say this sets them up well for the World Cup, but a lot can change in two years, but their well of talent may be even deeper than the likes of Brazil or France.
La Masia must be praised on the whole, Barcelona’s lauded academy, who keep churning out talented footballers.
The likes of Pau Cubarsi, Pedri, Gavi, Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres, all of whom are expected to fill out the Spanish national team for years, perhaps even decades to come, set them up incredibly well for the future.
Of course, talent can fall off, but if we look at La Masia's talent of the past, Xavi, Iniesta and the like, we know what we might be able to expect from these young men.
England @13/2
Many people saw last Euros as England’s best chance at football coming home, and whilst the inclusion of an already 31-year-old Harry Kane may seem far-fetched, the Three Lions have plenty of cubs to back him up.
The manager Gareth Southgate also resigned after another unsuccessful tournament, leaving us to wonder who will take the helm.
Talent is abundant in the side, with Jude Bellingham, Kobbie Manioo, Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka and Marc Guehi all proving themselves in an England shirt last time out.
They also possess a wealth of strikers who could take the captain's place, Ollie Watkins notably among these.
However, we must consider the sheer and astounding lack of product from the English golden generations of the past. Always falling at the last hurdle may be symptomatic, but who knows a new man at them could turn their fortunes around.
Argentina @9/1
This summer's Copa America winners found themselves way down in the betting for the next World Cup, probably due to one major factor, the retirement of Lionel Messi.
Many expected this to be their talisman’s last run-out in an Argentina shirt, having now completed everything to cement his place as the best player of all time.
They equally are not helped by a lack of truly talented youngsters, with the few they do possess not being deemed enough.
The likes of Enzo Fernandes, Julian Alvarez and Alejandro Garnacho, whilst talented, cannot make up the number that the other sides ahead of them possess.
One wonders what will happen to Albiceleste when their talisman retires, but without him, they look likely to prove lacking.