France Leads 2026 World Cup Betting Odds After Sweden Victory
Ethan Moore 
Key Takeaways:
- France is the +200 betting favorite to win the 2026 World Cup.
- Kylian Mbappé holds odds-on favorite status at -110 to win the Golden Boot.
- The United States is a -700 favorite to advance past Bosnia-Herzegovina.
France has solidified its position as the primary betting favorite to win the 2026 World Cup following a decisive 3-0 victory over Sweden. The dominant win briefly pushed the French squad to +190, representing the shortest tournament winner odds recorded for the competition thus far. The market eventually settled back at +200, but France's success caused the championship odds for the next six teams on the board to lengthen slightly.
Golden Boot Race Heats Up
Kylian Mbappé continues to dominate the tournament offensively, scoring two additional goals during the victory against the Swedish national team. This standout performance has allowed the French forward to snatch odds-on favorite status for the Golden Boot in FIFA World Cup betting, with his odds currently sitting at -110. Lionel Messi follows as the next closest competitor in the top goalscorer market at +120.
A distant next tier of attacking contenders trails the two leaders in the Golden Boot race. Ousmane Dembélé is currently priced at 14-1 to claim the scoring title. Meanwhile, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, who added a goal to his tally during Tuesday's fixtures, are both listed at 15-1, part of a packed calendar of football betting that also features Copa América betting markets.
Knockout Stage Matchups and Movers
Several other nations saw their championship futures shift positively following recent match results. Norway's odds shortened from 40-1 down to 35-1 after successfully dispatching Ivory Coast. Similarly, Mexico experienced a notable jump on the odds board, moving from 50-1 to 30-1 following a crucial victory over Ecuador, a performance that will likely impact future CONCACAF Gold Cup betting.
The United States is currently tied for the eighth-best World Cup winner odds at 30-1 and will look to improve upon that standing in its first knockout stage game. The Americans are heavily favored to advance at -700 against Bosnia-Herzegovina, who enter the matchup as +450 underdogs. In the closest matchup of the day on the DK Sports odds board, Belgium is a -175 favorite to advance over Senegal, who sit at +135 and remain a popular choice in Africa Cup of Nations odds.
