United States World Cup odds: Can you believe in the Stars & Stripes?
The United States topped Group D of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 record, prompting a rise in betting odds for their tournament success. Odds to win the World Cup have shortened from 55/1 to 35/1, and the market now lists the U.S. as a -600 favorite to reach the Round of 16. Their next knockout match is against Bosnia‑Herzegovina, with potential later opponents including Belgium and Spain.
- ▪The U.S. team, coached by Mauricio Pochettino, won Group D after victories over Paraguay and Australia and a narrow loss to Turkey.
- ▪Betting markets have shifted, moving the odds to win the World Cup from 55/1 to 35/1 and tightening the odds to reach the semifinals to +450.
- ▪The odds to advance to the Round of 16 have improved dramatically to -600, making the United States a strong favorite in the knockout stage.
- ▪The upcoming Round of 32 match pits the United States against Bosnia‑Herzegovina, a -250 favorite according to BetMGM.
- ▪If victorious, the U.S. could face Belgium in the next round and potentially Spain in the quarterfinals.
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Betting United States World Cup odds: Can you believe in the Stars & Stripes? By Mike Turay Published June 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino directs his team during the FIFA World Cup match against Australia. Christian Brunskill/UPI/Shutterstock See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Although it wasn’t a picture-perfect finish, the United States secured the top spot in Group D with a 2-1 record during the World Cup group stage. We’ve never seen a USMNT roster of this quality; the Americans started as the betting favorite at +125 to win Group D.
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