Current 2026 World Cup winner odds from major bookmakers (as of May 2026): Brazil 5.5, France 6.0, Argentina 7.0, England 8.0, Spain 9.0, Germany 10.0. Key factors analysts are weighing: squad depth (France and Brazil lead), injury risk for aging stars like Messi (39 at tournament time), home-continent advantage for USA/Canada/Mexico, and tournament format changes.
Historical note: no European team has ever won a World Cup held in the Americas, and vice versa. That drought could end in 2026 — France have the squad to potentially break the curse.
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The 2026 World Cup features 48 teams across 104 games — a historic expansion from 32 teams in previous tournaments.