{"title":"2026 FIFA World Cup Betting \u0026 Odds | talkSPORT BET ","description":"Will Argentina make it two in a row, or will England win for the first time since 1966? Bet on the 2026 World Cup winner at talkSPORT BET.  ","custom_path":"/en-gb/pages/fifa-world-cup","heading":"2026 FIFA World Cup Betting","heading_tag":"h1","nofollow":false,"noindex":false,"has_custom_schema":false,"schema_json":null,"has_toc":false,"alternate_languages":[],"copy_sections":[{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003e2026 FIFA World Cup Outright Betting\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe FIFA World Cup\u003c/strong\u003e arrives in North America in June 2026, with the United States, Canada, and Mexico set to host the world’s top national teams as they fight for the iconic trophy. This historic tournament is the biggest ever, with sixteen more teams competing than in 2022. Moreover, it’s the first time three nations have hosted the same tournament, adding to the excitement.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eWith the World Cup countdown already ticking, you’re probably planning your \u003ca href=\"https://www.talksportbet.com/en-gb/sports\"\u003etalkSPORT BET Sportsbook\u003c/a\u003e bets ahead of the biggest tournament in world football.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eSo, learn how to place outright bets on the World Cup and discover everything you need to know before the 2026 tournament gets underway.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWhen and Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThis edition of the World Cup will be a truly historic one, as it becomes the first World Cup to be jointly hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe competition, which spans the North American continent, will showcase matches across sixteen cities, bringing the spectacle of world football to a diverse range of venues and fanbases.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe tournament is scheduled to run from June 11th to July 19th, 2026. The opening match will take place at Mexico City’s legendary Estadio Azteca, a stadium steeped in World Cup history.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe month-long football extravaganza will culminate in the final on July 19th at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eThe World Cup Format \u0026amp; Fixtures\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe FIFA World Cup is held every four years, and it’s widely accepted as the most prestigious and exciting football tournament on the planet.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eTeams from all confederations participate in gruelling regional qualifiers from \u003ca href=\"https://www.talksportbet.com/en-gb/sports/240/meetings/40645510/all\"\u003eSouth America\u003c/a\u003e to Oceania to make it to the finals, with 48 nations securing a spot at the 2026 tournament. This will be the biggest ever World Cup, with sixteen more teams than Qatar's 2022 tournament.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eDespite the bigger field, the competition will follow a familiar format. The top two teams from the 12 groups will progress automatically to the knockout round, and the eight best third-placed teams will join them.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIn the group phase, each team will play three matches, one against each of the other teams in their group. The knockout fixtures are all one match against another team, with extra time and penalties available if the score is level after 90 minutes.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThere will be four knockout phases before the third-place playoff on July 18th and the World Cup final on July 19th.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003ePrevious Winners of the FIFA World Cup\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eOnly eight teams have won the FIFA World Cup since its first iteration in 1930, and all these nations have been from Europe or South America.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eNot only are they the team with most wins (five), Brazil are the only team to have played in every World Cup tournament since its inception in 1930. While Seleção haven’t won the main prize since 2002, they will hope the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti provides the Midas touch ahead of this season’s tournament.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eEngland have only won the World Cup once, their famous Wembley victory over Germany in 1966. In the last 35 years, they have finished fourth twice, in 1990 and 2018. 2026 could be the year the Three Lions make their first final since ’66.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIf you’re planning to back the 2026 World Cup winner based on the tournament’s previous winners, here’s a list of all the teams to have won the World Cup, with details on the number of wins and the years they were triumphant:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNation\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Wins\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory Years\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eBrazil\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e5\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eGermany\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e4\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e1954, 1974, 1990, 2014\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eItaly\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e4\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e1934, 1938, 1982, 2006\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eArgentina\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e3\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e1978, 1986, 2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eFrance\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e2\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e1998, 2018\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eUruguay\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e2\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e1930, 1950\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eEngland\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e1\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e1966\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eSpain\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e1\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e2010\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWho Are the Favourites for the 2026 World Cup?\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eWith the 2026 World Cup soon upon us, there are plenty of potential champions to look out for when thinking of placing a bet.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eSpain enter the 2026 World Cup as one of the top favourites, thanks to a golden generation of young talent.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eWith players like Pedri, Gavi, and teenage sensation Lamine Yamal leading the charge, Spain combine technical brilliance with a fluid, possession-based style that has made them one of the most exciting sides in world football.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eTheir triumph at Euro 2024 proved they can already deliver on the big stage, and in North America, they’ll be looking to add another World Cup to their collection.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eFrance remain a strong force, boasting one of international football’s deepest and most complete squads. Champions in 2018 and finalists in 2022, Les Bleus consistently deliver when it matters most.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eBrazil, the most successful nation in World Cup history, are also contenders. After falling short in recent tournaments, their squad is filled with flair, attacking firepower, and emerging stars eager to restore their dominance on the world stage.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eEngland head into the tournament with one of their strongest squads in decades. With a mix of youthful talent and experience, England’s attacking options make them a dangerous opponent for any side.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eAfter coming close in recent international competitions, the Three Lions will believe that 2026 could finally be the year they end their long wait for a second World Cup.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eArgentina, the reigning champions from Qatar 2022, cannot be overlooked. Even if Lionel Messi is no longer at the centre of their plans, Argentina still possess a rich pool of talent and the confidence that comes with being world champions, keeping them among the front runners in North America.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eBeyond these giants, Germany and Portugal are also worth keeping an eye on. Germany is rebuilding after recent struggles, but their history and emerging young stars make them a dangerous prospect.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003ePortugal, meanwhile, continue to produce exciting talent, and if their squad clicks, they have the potential to challenge the favourites.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHow to Bet on the FIFA World Cup at talkSPORT BET\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIf you want to bet on the 2026 World Cup, you can place the following outright wagers on the action in North America:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTournament winner betting\u003c/strong\u003e: Bet on which team you think will lift the trophy at the end of the competition.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Boot betting\u003c/strong\u003e: Back any player to score the most goals in the tournament.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup winner betting\u003c/strong\u003e: Wager on what teams you think will finish at the top of their groups.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eYou can access competitive odds and extensive markets throughout the 2026 World Cup at talkSPORT BET. Register today, \u003ca href=\"https://www.talksportbet.com/en-gb/offer\"\u003echeck for the latest offers\u003c/a\u003e, and deposit funds into your account to bet on the tournament.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eWe also feature the best football \u003ca href=\"https://www.talksportbet.com/en-gb/live/overview\"\u003elive betting markets\u003c/a\u003e and many pre-tournament and pre-match betting choices.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eWe encourage you to gamble responsibly when betting on the 2026 World Cup and other tournaments. Please visit our Safer Gambling Portal to learn more about betting within your means.\u003c/p\u003e"}]}