World Cup Odds 2026

The World Cup is a global celebration of culture and sport, taking place every four years.

The 2026 edition of the World Cup will be the largest ever, featuring 48 teams compared to the 32 that was standard since 1982. The 2026 World Cup will be hosted in North America across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Lionel Messi and Argentina won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and will look to become just the third country to win back-to-back World Cup's in the history of the competition, and the first since Brazil did it in 1958 and 1962.

The World Cup is the premier international soccer competition in the world.

Every country with an international soccer team competes in their own regional federation for a chance to take on countries from the rest of the globe every four years.

The association determines the location of the World Cup, and the tournament travels across continents, representing and growing the game across the World. Host nations earn automatic qualification to the tournament.

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When it comes to betting on the World Cup, there are many different types of bets you can make, and many factors that go into determining what the odds are on a specific match. Factors that influence betting markets are the venue, team form, injuries, and weather.

A bettor can place bets on futures markets, like Golden Boot, World Cup Winner, Group Winner, and many more. You can also bet on individual game outcomes and props within the game, like shots, goals, and corner kicks just to name a few.

Track prices all season for a team to reach a certain point in the tournament, or for a player to win one of the tournament's prestigious awards.

• World Cup Outright Winner: Pick the outright winner of the World Cup Tournament.

• To Reach the Final: Pick a team that will play in the World Cup Final.

• Stage of Elimination: Pick what round a team will be eliminated from the tournament.

• Group Winner: Pick the team that wins their designated group in the round-robin stage of the tournament.

• Golden Boot Winner: Pick the player that scores the most goals in the entire tournament.

• Golden Ball Winner: Pick a player who will win the award given to the best player at the tournament.

• Golden Glove Winner: Pick a player who will win the award given to the best goalkeeper at the tournament.

• Young Player of the Tournament: Pick a player who will win the award given to the best player at the tournament aged 21 or younger.

When it comes to betting on World Cup matches, there are many different types of bets you can make, including but not limited to moneyline, method of victory, total goals, and prop bets. We'll break down the major markets that bet365 offers.

• 3-way Moneyline: Pick either team or a draw (90 minutes + stoppage)

• Spread & Goal Lines: Back a team with a goal handicap where the draw is a separate outcome.

• Draw No Bet: Choose either team to win the match, a draw returns your stake.

• Totals (Over/Under): Bet on the total number of goals in the match or by team. First-half and second-half totals are also offered.

• Both Teams to Score: Bet whether or not both teams will score in the match.

• Double Chance: Choose from three outcomes. Team 1 wins or draws, Team 2 wins or draws, or either team to win.

• Anytime Goalscorer: Bet on a player to score a goal at any point in the match (penalty shootouts don’t count)

• First Goalscorer: Bet on which player will score the first goal of the match.

• Shots: Bet on how many shots a team or player gets in the match

• Shots on target: Bet on how many shots a team or player gets on the goal in the match, including goals scored.

• Assists: Bet on whether a player will record one or more assists in the match.

• Cards: Bet on whether a player will receive a yellow card, or red card in the match.

• Corners: Bet on how many corners will be taken in the match, total or by a team.

• Clean Sheets: Bet on a team to not concede any goals in the match.

Live Betting is when a bettor makes a pick when the game is already underway. Moneylines, spreads, and totals update throughout the match. Markets such as next team to score, next goal method, and select in-play same game parlay options appear as the game state changes.

Bet on what place a team will finish in the four-team group stage at the beginning of the tournament.

Knockout rounds will offer the traditional ‘Match betting’ options listed above, and include which team will advance. Betting which team will advance eliminates the draw outcome, and takes into account a team who wins in a penalty shootout if necessary.

One niche market is betting on certain props or a result to happen in the first half, second half, first ten minutes, or first minute of the match. Other niche markets available include clicking the exact outcome of the match, whether an own goal will happen in the match, and how goals are scored (header, free kick, penalty, outside the box, etc…).

Below, you’ll find some common betting strategies for the World Cup.

Make sure you understand what you are betting on before placing a bet. Bet365 offers a wide range of betting options, knowing the rules before you play is crucial.

Before placing a bet, do your research. When a certain player is not going to play in a match, the odds can shift a certain direction. Make sure you stay up to date on team news to stay informed.

Think about how much money you spend gambling. View Gambling as a source of entertainment, not a form of income. Do not gamble more than you are comfortable losing.

The 2026 World Cup is an expanded tournament and will be played throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

48 teams who qualify will be divided into 12 groups of four. Each nation will play the teams in their group once. The top-two teams in the group, and the eight best third-place teams will advance to the 32-team knockout stage.

The knockout stage will include the round of 32, round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, a third-place match, and eventually the final.

Group stage pots will be used to balance the groups, with host nations guaranteed to be placed in different groups. Teams from the same federation will be kept apart, with a maximum of two European nations per group.

104 matches will be played in 2026, up from 64 during the 2022 World Cup.

• Group Stage - June 11 - June 27, 2026

• Round of 32 - June 28 - July 3, 2026

• Round of 16 - July 4 - July 7, 2026

• Quarter-finals - July 9 - July 11, 2026

• Semi-finals - July 14- July 15, 2026

• Third Place Game - July 18, 2026

• World Cup Final - July 19, 2026

- New York New Jersey Stadium

Teams qualify for the World Cup through their regional federations. The six regional confederations determine which teams from their federation qualify by using a qualifying tournament, specific to each federation. The association decides the amounts of teams from each federation. Here is the breakdown:

• AFC: Eight direct spots + one Play-Off Tournament place

• CAF: Nine direct spots + one Play-Off Tournament place

• Concacaf: Six direct spots + two Play-Off Tournament place

• CONMEBOL: Six direct spots + one Play-Off Tournament place

• OFC: One direct spot + one Play-Off Tournament place

• UEFA: 16 direct spots

Every match of the 2026 World Cup will be broadcast on Fox, or Fox Sports 1 in the United States. Streaming may be available on the Fox Sports App and Peacock.

A Spanish language broadcast will be available for every match on Telemundo or Universo.

The World Cup will be played in 16 stadiums across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Canada has two host stadiums, Mexico has three, and the United States has 11.

Canada:

• Toronto Stadium

• BC Place Vancouver

Mexico:

• Guadalajara Stadium

• Mexico City Stadium

• Monterrey Stadium

United States:

• Atlanta Stadium

• Boston Stadium

• Dallas Stadium

• Houston Stadium

• Kansas City Stadium

• Los Angeles Stadium

• Miami Stadium

• New York New Jersey Stadium

• Philadelphia Stadium

• San Francisco Bay Area Stadium

• Seattle Stadium

For more information on these venues, take a look at our World Cup stadium guides.

Eight different nations have won the World Cup since it was founded in 1930.

Uruguay won the inaugural tournament in 1930 as the host nation of the tournament. All matches were held in the capital city of Montevideo, with most matches held at the Estadio Centenario.

Brazil have won the most World Cups (5) in the history of the tournament. All 22 winners of the World Cup were from either Europe or South America.

For more on the full list of winners, appearances, and goal scorers, read our guide on the history of the World Cup.

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1. When is the 2026 World Cup?

The World Cup takes place between June 11-July 19, 2026.

2. Where Can I Watch the World Cup?

All 2026 World Cup matches can be streamed live on Fox, or Fox Sports 1 in the United States. For broadcasts in Spanish, matches will air on Telemundo and Universo.

3. How do I Get Tickets?

Official tickets can be purchased on the event’s ticket page (in English or Spanish), where fans can find seats on a first come, first served basis.

4. Where can I Bet on the World Cup?

When it comes to World Cup betting, bet365 offers an expansive selection of markets for fans.

5. Does bet365 Offer Early Payouts During the World Cup?

Yes, bet365 Early Payouts allows bettors to cash out when their team is up by at least two goals.

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