The betting odds for the 2026 World Cup are intriguing as we now know 42 of the 48 teams who are confirmed as qualifying for the tournament. With the group stage pairings and the route each team has to the final to be confirmed, the odds will reflect how easy, or tough, teams have it.

Spain is the early favorite to claim the 2026 FIFA World Cup title. See which other nations are also expected to contend, where Team USA ranks.

Our 2026 World Cup mock draw breaks down the projected groups, analyzes the host nations’ outlook, and highlights which teams to bet before the December 5 draw.

Now that we know which teams who will play one another in the 2026 World Cup group stage, it's time to predict who will make it through to the knockout rounds. MORE — Groups confirmed for 2026 World Cup Of course,

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D odds list the Americans as heavy favorites to win their group and advance to the Round of 32.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is set for 12 pm ET on Friday, Dec. 5. We'll soon learn the United States' Group D opponents.

One of the keys to the USMNT's turnaround was Pochettino's decision to move the team into a three-man back line. That tweak also changes how Pochettino will view the 26 players he'll select for the World Cup roster.

The World Cup draw took place on Friday and Spain is still the favorite to lift the trophy after its Euro 2024 triumph.

The draw is complete for the 2026 World Cup! What are the top matches to watch, and how will it all go down? We asked ESPN's writers to break down each group, highlight the storylines and make their predictions.