7M - France And Spain Share Top Odds For 2026 World Cup Title

With fewer than 50 days until kickoff, the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America has seen a notable shift in title odds. France and Spain now stand as co-favorites at plus 500, according to DraftKings Sportsbook data from April 23.

Spain originally opened as the sole favorite at plus 450 following the December group draw. However, betting markets adjusted after Barcelona's 18-year-old star Lamine Yamal sustained a torn hamstring. While Barcelona confirmed Yamal is expected to be available for the World Cup, with Spain beginning their campaign against Cape Verde on June 15, the uncertainty prompted odds movement.

The tournament kicks off June 11, with the final scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Live coverage will air on FOX and the FOX Sports app.

Current top contenders and odds: France plus 500, Spain plus 500, England plus 650, Brazil plus 800, Argentina plus 850, Portugal plus 1100, Germany plus 1400, and Netherlands plus 2000. Among dark horses, Norway sits at plus 3000, Morocco and Japan at plus 5000, and host United States at plus 6000.

Host nations bring distinct strengths. The United States, featuring Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, seeks to improve on its 1930 semifinal finish. Canada, led by Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David, aims for its first World Cup victory. Mexico, with Raul Jimenez and Edson Alvarez, looks to advance beyond its 1970 and 1986 quarterfinal appearances.

European powers remain central to the conversation. Spain's core of Pedri, Rodri and Yamal won the 2024 Euros. France relies on Kylian Mbappe, who needs five goals to surpass Miroslav Klose's World Cup record of 16. England's generation of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice aims to end a trophy drought dating to 1966. Germany, Portugal and the Netherlands each feature elite talent and rich tournament histories.

In South America, defending champion Argentina, anchored by Lionel Messi, enters at plus 850. Five-time winner Brazil, led by Vinicius Junior and Raphinha, sits at plus 800. Uruguay and Colombia round out the region's top hopefuls.

African and Asian contenders also draw attention. Morocco, which reached the 2022 semifinals, is priced at plus 5000 alongside Japan. Senegal, Ghana, South Korea and Australia bring experienced cores and European-based stars.

As the countdown continues, fans and bettors alike will watch how team preparations, fitness updates and friendly results shape the landscape before the world's biggest sporting event begins.