The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest ever, with the tournament expanding from 32 to 48 teams. That also means there are more nations than ever to make soccer picks and World Cup futures bets on, ahead of the opening match taking place on Thursday, June 11. The United States will begin play on June 12 and is a World Cup 2026 co-host alongside Canada and Mexico, but it's European nations who top the latest soccer odds to win the tournament, per FanDuel Sportsbook. Spain are the slight favorites at +470. France (+480) and England (+650) round out the top three in the 2026 World Cup odds, while Brazil (+850) are the biggest World Cup favorites outside of Europe.
Reigning champion Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, are +1000 as they seek to become the first back-to-back winners since Brazil in 1962. Meanwhile, the USMNT are +6000 longshots to win on home soil, with co-host Mexico just ahead at +5500 and Canada at +22500. Before making any 2026 World Cup picks or predictions, you need to see what SportsLine's soccer insider Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer betting picks, including the Champions League (+211.25) and Bundesliga (+100). He's also been red-hot in 2026, posting an 18-8 record over his last 26 UCL picks, returning nearly $1,000 in profit. Anyone wanting to follow his World Cup betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could see big returns.
Now, Green has broken down the 2026 World Cup draw from all sides and released his picks, predictions and futures bets. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's 2026 World Cup picks.
Top World Cup 2026 futures picks
One World Cup 26 prediction we can share: Green is backing Mexico to Reach the Round of 16 (+125). El Tri have reached the Round of 16 in seven of the last eight World Cups, and while there is a Round of 32 this time around, the Mexicans are clearly the top squad in Group A. Mexico are No. 15 in FIFA rankings, while no one else in that group is slotted better than No. 25. Mexico have a 10-3-6 cumulative record, all-time, versus its group counterparts as Green has them seeing the Round of 16 at a minimum.
"They're in Group A, along with South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia -- three decent teams, but not exactly elite opponents. Mexico will play all of their group stage games on home soil, and they'll benefit from passionate support. The players should also have no trouble dealing with the summer heat. If they win Group A, they'll face a third-place team in Mexico City in the Round of 16. If they're runners-up, they'll face the runner-up from Group B (most likely Canada) in Inglewood. Either way, they'd be the favorites to win, so they look well-priced to reach the Round of 16," Green told SportsLine. See Green's other World Cup picks at SportsLine.
How to make 2026 World Cup picks
Green has studied the 2026 World Cup draw and locked in his best bets and predictions, including his outright winner. He's also identified a longshot team priced at over +1000 that could pull off a massive shocker and hoist the trophy. You can only see his 2026 World Cup predictions here.
So who will win the World Cup 2026, and which longshot could stun the soccer world? Check out the soccer odds below and then visit SportsLine to see Martin Green's best bets for the 2026 World Cup, all from the proven expert who has crushed his soccer picks, and find out.
2026 World Cup odds
(via FanDuel Sportsbook, subject to change)
See full World Cup picks at SportsLine.
Spain +470
France +480
England +650
Brazil +850
Portugal +900
Argentina +1000
Germany +1300
Netherlands +1500
Belgium +2200
Norway +3000
Colombia +3500
Japan +4000
Mexico +5500
Morocco +5500
Uruguay +5500
USA +6000
Switzerland +6500
Türkiye +7500
Croatia +7500
Senegal +10000
Ecuador +10000
Austria +12500
Ivory Coast +15000
Sweden +15000
Paraguay +20000
Canada +22500
Scotland +22500
Algeria +25000
Egypt +30000
Ghana +40000
Czechia +40000
Bosnia & Herzegovina +40000
South Korea +50000
Iran +75000
Tunisia +100000
DR Congo +200000
Cape Verde +250000
Uzbekistan +250000
Panama +250000
Curacao +250000
Haiti +250000
Qatar +250000
Saudi Arabia +250000
Iraq +250000
Australia +250000
New Zealand +250000
Jordan +250000
South Africa +250000
