2026 World Cup: Early Odds to Reach the Round of 16

With the 2026 World Cup expanding to 48 teams, the Round of 16 is now the second knockout stage. According to FanDuel Sportsbook odds as of June 1, France (-450), Spain (-390), and England (-360) are the heavy favorites to advance past the group stage and the Round of 32. somethingsdifferent.biz

Other traditional powerhouses like Germany, Brazil, Portugal, and Argentina also rank high on the oddsboard. Meanwhile, all three host nations—Mexico, the USA, and Canada—are currently expected to survive the group stage and win their first knockout matches to reach the Round of 16.