New odds for winning after World Cup group stage: Spain leads at 5.5, England second, Portugal sixth

The 48-team group stage for the 2026 USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup is set, causing mixed reactions. Argentina and Portugal have relatively good groups, as illustrated above. The updated championship odds show Spain, ranked first by FIFA, as the favorite, followed by England in second place, with France, Brazil, and Argentina sharing third, and Portugal, despite a high valuation, placed sixth.

New 2026 USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup winning odds:

• First: Spain, 5.5
• Second: England, 6.5
• Tied third (3 teams): France, Brazil, Argentina, 9
• Sixth: Portugal, 12
• Seventh: Germany, 13
• Eighth: Netherlands, 21
• Ninth: Norway, 26
• Most efficient is Italy, not yet qualified, but tied tenth with Belgium, 34

Spain and Argentina will not face each other before the final. England, France, and Portugal all have strong squads, while Brazil lacks a good striker, especially in the number 9 position. However, anything can happen in cup tournaments, and Brazil’s midfield toughness remains solid. Beyond the favored teams, Ecuador, led by Caicedo and boasting South America’s strongest defense, also deserves attention. Defense is crucial in cup competitions, and Ecuador could emerge as a major dark horse.