With this guide to World Cup 2026 odds, you’ll learn who the favourites to qualify are, Outright betting options, World Cup records and trends, along with how and why bookmaker odds can fluctuate.
| Teams | Goals | Last games | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Palmeiras | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 5 | |
| 2 |  Inter Miami CF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 5 | |
| 3 |  FC Porto | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 2 | |
| 4 |  Al Ahly SC | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:6 | 2 |
| Teams | Goals | Last games | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paris Saint-Germain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:1 | 6 | |
| 2 |  Botafogo RJ | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 6 | |
| 3 |  Atletico Madrid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:5 | 6 | |
| 4 |  Seattle Sounders FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 0 |
| Teams | Goals | Last games | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Benfica | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:2 | 7 | |
| 2 |  Bayern Munich | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12:2 | 6 | |
| 3 |  Boca Juniors | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 | |
| 4 |  Auckland City FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:17 | 1 |
| Teams | Goals | Last games | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Flamengo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 | |
| 2 |  Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 | |
| 3 |  Esperance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 3 | |
| 4 |  Los Angeles FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:4 | 1 |
| Teams | Goals | Last games | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Inter | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 | |
| 2 |  Monterrey | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:1 | 5 | |
| 3 |  River Plate | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 | |
| 4 |  Urawa Red Diamonds | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:9 | 0 |
| Teams | Goals | Last games | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 7 | |
| 2 |  Fluminense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 5 | |
| 3 |  Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 | |
| 4 |  Ulsan HD FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | 0 |
| Teams | Goals | Last games | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13:2 | 9 | |
| 2 |  Juventus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11:6 | 6 | |
| 3 |  Al-Ain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:12 | 3 | |
| 4 |  Wydad Casablanca | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:8 | 0 |
| Teams | Goals | Last games | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Real Madrid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 7 | |
| 2 |  Al-Hilal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 5 | |
| 3 |  Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 4 | |
| 4 |  Pachuca | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 0 |
There are many factors that can influence the odds on World Cup betting markets. Odds can shorten or lengthen depending on these factors. Before you bet on the FIFA World Cup 2026, it’s important to conduct thorough research into the match you want to bet on. Anything that can have an impact on how a game might play out should be considered. Doing this gives you a better chance of placing successful bets, as well as finding value in the odds.
Let’s take a look at the most common aspects that can result in a fluctuation of betting odds.
A team’s recent form can be a key indicator of how they might perform in the World Cup 2026. In particular, we can look at their form during qualifying, how many games they won, how many goals they scored, how many conceded and average possession percentage.
We can also look at individual player performances. For example, has a team’s striker scored in most qualifying games? Has the goalkeeper earned an impressive shots to save ratio? These factors can be important when assessing a side’s chances of winning their next game.
Of course, there can be a huge difference in quality between sides in the same qualifying group, and a particular team storming their group might not, in reality, be as impressive as the scorelines might suggest. However, good form can work wonders for confidence when these particular sides face an opposition of greater quality.
Keeping a close eye on squad announcements is also an important factor. Generally, a new squad is selected in each qualifying period. Take note of the players who regularly make the squad and which players are often on the periphery.
It’s also a good idea to research key players and their records for their respective clubs. For instance, if a winger has a great assists record for their club, the potential is there for them to repeat the process for their country.
Take a look at injury records, too. While many squads taking part in the World Cup 2026 have an abundance of talent to choose from, injuries to key players can have a negative impact on how a team will perform, therefore diminishing their chances of progressing through the tournament.
Managerial sackings are common, and it’s worth researching which sides have changed manager in recent months. Often, a change of manager can result in a change of fortunes and while a side may have struggled, a new boss can often provide impetus into a squad.
Also consider which managers are under threat of losing their position, particularly if they fail to perform well during qualifying and the World Cup tournament itself.
Another important factor to consider is head to head records. In particular, research specific World Cup records. There are many sides who won’t face each other during qualifying or other international tournaments and so their head to head record in previous World Cup tournaments can be an interesting topic to research.
For example, the only occasion where England have the possibility of facing Brazil, in a competitive fixture at least, is in a World Cup tournament. For obvious reasons, they won’t meet during qualification, with England part of UEFA and Brazil a CONMEBOL side. However, the previous World Cup results for England v Brazil can often go a long way in dictating how their next meeting might play out.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has three host nations - USA, Canada and Mexico. Performing on home soil can sometimes spur on a side to perform better than you might expect them to.
Whether this is the case for 2026 is yet to be seen. However, it’s worth pointing out that the host nation has only won the World Cup on six occasions, with the most recent being France in 1998.
