World Cup 2026 Knockout Bracket & Odds
Projected bracket · Indicative ante-post odds
Argentina are the current tournament favourites at 4.50 to retain the World Cup. Below is the projected knockout bracket with ante-post odds for every round, updated as the group stage unfolds.
Top contenders — outright odds
| Team | Win tournament | Reach semi-final | Reach quarter-final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 4.50 | 1.80 | 1.30 |
| 🇫🇷 France | 5.00 | 1.90 | 1.35 |
| 🏴 England | 7.00 | 2.10 | 1.50 |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 5.50 | 1.95 | 1.40 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 8.00 | 2.20 | 1.55 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 6.00 | 2.00 | 1.45 |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 9.00 | 2.50 | 1.60 |
* Odds are indicative ante-post prices. Always verify live prices at your bookmaker.
Round of 16 — projected matches
Argentina
1.45
Draw
4.50
Mexico
7.00
Jul 2026
France
1.40
Draw
4.80
Poland
7.50
Jul 2026
England
1.80
Draw
3.80
USA
4.50
Jul 2026
Brazil
1.55
Draw
4.20
Colombia
6.00
Jul 2026
Germany
1.65
Draw
4.00
Japan
5.50
Jul 2026
Spain
1.60
Draw
4.10
Morocco
5.80
Jul 2026
Portugal
1.70
Draw
3.90
Uruguay
5.20
Jul 2026
Netherlands
1.75
Draw
3.85
Senegal
5.00
Jul 2026
Quarter-finals — projected pairings
Argentina
1.90
Draw
3.60
France
3.80
England
2.30
Draw
3.40
Brazil
3.00
Spain
2.10
Draw
3.50
Germany
3.20
Portugal
2.20
Draw
3.45
Netherlands
3.10
Semi-finals — projected pairings
Argentina
1.70
Draw
3.90
England
4.80
Spain
2.20
Draw
3.40
Brazil
3.00
Final — projected
Argentina
1.85
Draw
3.70
Brazil
3.90
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup?
Argentina lead the ante-post market at around 4.50 following their 2022 triumph, with Brazil (5.50), France (5.00) and Spain (6.00) close behind. Pre-tournament odds shift as group-stage results filter through.
How does the 2026 World Cup knockout bracket work?
With 48 teams, 16 third-placed finishers advance from the group stage. The Round of 32 is skipped — the top 2 from each of the 12 groups plus the 8 best thirds go directly into a Round of 32 play-in for the Round of 16, then Quarter-finals, Semi-finals and Final.
Where can I bet on the World Cup bracket winner?
Major sportsbooks list ante-post prices on the outright winner, each round of the knockout bracket and individual match outcomes. Compare current odds on the WBookie hub.
What is 'to lift the trophy' betting?
'To lift the trophy' (or 'outright winner') is a single bet on one team winning the entire tournament. It pays at the listed win odds — e.g. Argentina 4.50 returns £4.50 for every £1 staked.
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