The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw has concluded, and Spain remains a top favorite to win the tournament, according to oddsmakers. The draw, which took place on December 5, 2025, in Washington D.C., finalized the groups for the expanded 48-team competition to be held across North America.
Spain, currently ranked No. 1 in the world, finds themselves in Group H alongside Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, and Cape Verde. TheScore Bet, DraftKings, and FanDuel all list Spain as the favorite, with odds around +450. A supercomputer also gives Spain a 17% chance of winning the tournament. This favorable outlook is due to Spain's balanced roster, featuring a mix of experienced players and young talent like 18-year-old Lamine Yamal. Spain's recent successes, including winning the Nations League in 2023 and Euro 2024, further solidify their contender status. However, Spain has struggled in recent World Cups, failing to advance past the Round of 16 since their 2010 victory.
England trails closely behind Spain in the odds. They are in Group L with Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. Following the draw, England's odds shortened slightly to around +550. With a perfect record in qualifying and a quarter-final appearance in the 2022 World Cup, England is considered a strong contender.
Brazil, France, and Argentina are also among the top teams with favorable odds. Brazil, led by stars like Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, and Rodrygo, will face Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland in Group C. France, the 2018 World Cup champions and 2022 runners-up, are placed in Group I with Senegal, Norway, and a to-be-determined team from an intercontinental playoff. Argentina, the defending champions, are in Group J with Algeria, Austria, and Jordan.
The United States, as one of the host nations, was automatically placed in Group D. They will face Paraguay, Australia, and the winner of UEFA Playoff C (Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia, or Kosovo). The USMNT has opened as a modest +105 favorite in its opening match against Paraguay.
Canada, another host nation, is in Group B with Switzerland, Qatar, and the winner of UEFA Playoff A (Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales, or Bosnia & Herzegovina). Mexico, the third host country, is in Group A with South Korea, South Africa, and the winner of European Playoff D (Denmark, North Macedonia, Czechia, or Ireland).
The 2026 World Cup will feature an expanded format with 48 teams competing across 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19.
