Tournament Update — July 6, 2026
The 2026 World Cup has reached the Round of 16, and the oddsboard looks completely different from the group stage. France has extended its run as the solo favorite (+170) after shutout wins over Sweden (3-0) and Paraguay (1-0), with Kylian Mbappé now the tournament's joint-leading scorer. Argentina (+440) survived a scare against Cabo Verde in extra time to move into the second-favorite slot, while England (+500) and Spain (+550) round out the top four after both advanced through the Round of 32.
Four Round of 16 matches have already been decided: Morocco eliminated co-host Canada 3-0, France beat Paraguay 1-0, Norway stunned five-time champion Brazil 2-1 behind a Haaland brace, and England outlasted co-host Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca. Norway's win over Brazil is being called one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far. Portugal vs. Spain and the United States vs. Belgium are being played today (July 6), with Argentina vs. Egypt and Switzerland vs. Colombia following on July 7 to complete the round. The quarterfinals are already partially set: Morocco faces France on July 9, and Norway meets England on July 11.
Betting on the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the most expansive in the tournament's history. For the first time ever, 48 nations are competing across a joint host spanning the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The expanded field creates 104 total matches — up from 64 in 2022 — giving bettors dramatically more opportunities to find value throughout the group stage and knockout rounds.
With the tournament hosted in North America, legal sports betting is more accessible for American bettors than at any previous World Cup. FanDuel, BetMGM, DraftKings, and Caesars are all offering full coverage including match lines, knockout round futures, Golden Boot props, and live in-game betting as the field narrows toward the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium.