2026 World Cup Knockout Stage Odds: Who Will Win?

The 2026 World Cup has taken an exciting turn as the tournament advances into its knockout rounds. With 48 teams competing for the title, the betting landscape is shaping up with some clear favorites and surprising contenders.

Top Contenders to Win It All

France stands as the favorite, boasting odds of +188 at BetMGM now that the knockout phase has started. Following them is Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, at +400. Spain and England also remain in strong contention, both holding odds of +700.

Brazil and Portugal sit just behind, with 10-1 and 11-1 odds respectively, showing they remain threats despite not being the top favorites.

United States' Journey

The U.S. team won Group D, earning six points through victories over Australia and Paraguay but fell 3-2 to Turkiye in their last group match. They then secured a 2-0 win against Bosnia & Herzegovina to advance. Currently, the U.S. holds 20-1 odds to claim the World Cup. Before the tournament draw in December 2025, a notable $5,000 bet was placed on the U.S. at 75-1 odds with Hard Rock Bet, which could pay out $375,000 if they pull off a historic first World Cup victory.