France Leads 2026 World Cup Betting Odds Entering Knockouts
Ethan Moore 
Key Takeaways:
- France is the betting favorite at +300 to win the 2026 World Cup.
- The United States holds 25-1 odds entering the Round of 32.
- One bettor placed a $5,000 wager on the USMNT at 75-1 odds.
The 2026 World Cup has advanced to the knockout round with 32 teams remaining, and BetMGM lists France as the outright favorite to win the tournament at +300 odds. Lionel Messi's Argentina follows closely at +400, while Spain and England are the only other teams with single-digit odds at +700. The expanded 48-team tournament has now been narrowed down, setting the stage for the single-elimination bracket.
Notable USA Wagers and Knockout Path
The United States Men's National Team enters the Round of 32 with 25-1 World Cup betting odds to win the tournament after winning Group D. The U.S. secured six points in the group stage with victories over Australia and Paraguay, despite a 3-2 loss to Turkiye in their final group match. The USMNT is scheduled to face Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1 at Levi's Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Before the December 2025 World Cup Draw, one bettor placed a notable $5,000 wager on the United States to win the tournament at 75-1 odds at Hard Rock Bet. If the U.S. manages to win its first-ever World Cup, the ticket will pay out $375,000.
Remaining Contenders in the Field
Beyond the top tier of betting favorites, several traditional soccer powers remain in contention as the knockout stage begins, part of a packed calendar of football betting markets that includes the Czech First League. Portugal is currently listed at 11-1, followed by Brazil at 12-1, the Netherlands at 16-1, and Germany at 20-1. Mid-tier odds feature Colombia and Norway at 33-1, with Belgium trailing slightly at 40-1.
Japan, Mexico, and Morocco are all priced at 50-1, while Switzerland sits at 66-1. The biggest longshots remaining in the 32-team field include Bosnia & Herzegovina, Cape Verde, DR Congo, and Paraguay, all carrying 500-1 odds to pull off a historic tournament victory, drawing interest from fans of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Premier League.
