Unexpectedly, the latest favorites for the 2026 World Cup title have been revealed after eight major nations announced their complete final squads.
On 29 May 2026, Sky Bet, the well-known licensed bookmaker, released the latest odds for the top favorite national teams to win the 2026 World Cup, following the announcement of the final 26-player squads by eight powerhouse nations.
It turns out that Spain, a former one-time world champion, is the favorite to win the 2026 World Cup, boasting a young yet internationally experienced core including Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Pau Guijarro, blended with seasoned players like Rodri, David Raya, and Marc Cucurella.
Meanwhile, two-time world champions France come in second favorite with a formidable squad featuring Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Ryan Cherki, Aurélien Tchouaméni, William Saliba, and Désiré Doué.
England, former one-time champions whose squad selection by Thomas Tuchel has been questioned, rank third despite having stars like Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Declan Rice, while Brazil, the nation with the most World Cup titles at five, hold the fourth spot.
Surprisingly, defending champions Argentina are ranked fifth, even with core players from four years ago leading the team, such as Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, and Julián Álvarez.
1st Favorite: Spain – Odds 9/2 (bet 2 to win 9, excluding stake)
2nd Favorite: France – Odds 9/2
3rd Favorite: England – Odds 13/2
4th Favorite: Brazil – Odds 8/1
5th Favorite: Argentina – Odds 9/1
6th Favorite: Portugal – Odds 10/1
7th Favorite: Germany – Odds 14/1
8th Favorite: Netherlands – Odds 16/1
The 2026 World Cup final tournament will take place from 11 June to 19 July, starting with the opening match between Mexico, one of the three co-hosts, and South Africa. The final will be held in the United States.
