France Extends Lead in 2026 World Cup Odds as Round of 16 Nears
Ethan Moore 
Key Takeaways:
- France remains the outright favorite to win the 2026 World Cup, now priced at +180 after a dominant win over Sweden.
- The United States advanced past Bosnia and Herzegovina and now sits at 27-1 (+2700) to win the tournament.
- Argentina and Portugal are the last remaining top contenders yet to play their Round of 32 matches.
The 2026 World Cup has moved further into the knockout stage, with most Round of 32 fixtures now complete and the Round of 16 field taking shape. FanDuel Sportsbook lists France as the outright favorite at +180 odds, extending its lead after a 3-0 win over Sweden. Argentina follows at +390, Spain has moved to +750 after beating Austria 3-0, and England sits at +900.
Notable Movers: USA and Belgium
The United States Men's National Team advanced through the Round of 32 with a win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, tightening its World Cup betting odds to +2700 to win the tournament outright. The Americans now face Belgium in the Round of 16, a side whose own odds shortened sharply after a dramatic comeback win in the previous round.
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 progresses, part of a packed calendar of football betting markets that includes the Czech First League. Brazil sits at +1000, while Portugal is priced at +1500 — though Portugal, like Argentina, has yet to play its Round of 32 match. Morocco follows at +2500, Mexico and Colombia are tied at +3000, Belgium sits at +3500, and Norway is at +4000, setting up a Round of 16 meeting with Brazil.
Switzerland (+7500), Croatia (+20000), and Canada (+22500) round out the longer-priced contenders still alive in the bracket. Several pre-tournament names have already exited: Germany was eliminated on penalties by Paraguay, the Netherlands also fell in the Round of 32, and Bosnia and Herzegovina's own run ended against the USA — a result that will interest fans who also follow the Bosnia and Herzegovina Premier League.
