2026 World Cup odds: France, Spain co-favorites to lift the trophy
France and Spain are currently the co-favorites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both teams having strong odds at +500. France has a recent history of success in the tournament, while Spain is coming off a Euro 2024 victory. Other contenders include England, Brazil, and Argentina, with several teams showing potential to challenge the favorites.
- ▪France and Spain are co-favorites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup with odds of +500.
- ▪France has reached the finals in the last two World Cups, while Spain won Euro 2024.
- ▪England, Brazil, and Argentina are also considered strong contenders in the upcoming tournament.
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Betting 2026 World Cup odds: France, Spain co-favorites to lift the trophy By Michael Leboff Published May 18, 2026, 9:00 a.m. ET Lamine Yamal of Spain. AP See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The bookmakers at DraftKings Sportsbook have established France and Spain as +500 co-favorites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but they have plenty of company atop the odds. France has been to the finals in the past two World Cups, defeating Croatia at Russia 2018 and then falling to Lionel Messi and Argentina in Qatar 2022.
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