The 2026 World Cup draw has been completed and we can now reveal what nations will take each other on in the group stages of the competition. England have been dealt a somewhat comfortable group and Thomas Tuchel will be expecting some strong wins.
Have a look at all of the 2026 World Cup groups below, as well as the betting odds revealing the favourites to win the competition taking place in the USA, Mexico and Canada.
World Cup 2026 Groups Revealed
A record 48 teams will be playing at the 2026 World Cup and some proper planning can now start to begin ahead of next summer. There will be four teams in each of the 12 groups and there are some cracking match-ups. Here are the 2026 World Cup groups in full.
- Group A: Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, Winner of UEFA Play-Off D
- Group B: Canada, Switzerland, Qatar, Winner of UEFA Play-Off A
- Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, Haiti
- Group D: USA, Australia, Paraguay, Winner of UEFA Play-Off C
- Group E: Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curacao
- Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, Winner of UEFA Play-Off B
- Group G: Belgium, Iran, Egypt, New Zealand
- Group H: Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde
- Group I: France, Senegal, Norway, Winner of Fifa Play-Off 2
- Group J: Argentina, Austria, Algeria, Jordan
- Group K: Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, Winner of Fifa Play-Off 1
- Group L: England, Croatia, Panama, Ghana
Who are favourites to win the World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup betting is wide open, with Spain heading the odds. England are second favourites to finally end what will be 60 years of hurt, with France and Brazil next in the betting.
Despite co-hosting the tournament and being named in the first pot of seeds, USA (80/1), Mexico (100/1) and Canada (250/1), aren’t expected to reach the latter stages.
Defending champions Argentina are only fifth favourites to make it back-to-back victories, while dark horses include Norway at 33/1 and even Senegal at 200/1.
| World Cup Contenders | World Cup odds | % chance of winning |
| Spain | 5/1 | 17% |
| England | 13/2 | 13% |
| France | 7/1 | 12% |
| Brazil | 8/1 | 11% |
| Argentina | 8/1 | 11% |
| Portugal | 12/1 | 8% |
| Germany | 14/1 | 7% |
| Netherlands | 20/1 | 5% |
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Who are people backing to win the World Cup?
Leading UK betting site bet365 have provided us with some insight as to who are proving the most popular punts ahead of the World Cup draw. bet365 spokesman Steve Freeth talks us through the findings.
“The money for current favourites Spain is predictable, given their unbeaten run of 31 games. However, they were unable to match England’s achievement of not conceding a goal having let in two in their final game against Turkey. Likewise, England, who sailed through Group K with a perfect record of eight wins and scoring twenty-two goals. Thomas Tuchel is already showing that he’s not afraid to ruffle the feathers of the big names for the betterment of the team.”
“Norway boast the greatest goalscorer on the planet right now and it’s Erling Haaland and Co who are attracting some tasty punts at big prices having signed off their eight wins with a Haaland brace in a 4-1 hammering of Italy. The biggest surprise might be the money for Scotland, for whom we’re seeing similar amounts to World Cup holders Argentina right now. The reason could be that Scott McTominay and Lionel Messi are currently on the same planet.”
| World Cup Contenders | % of Bets Placed | bet365 World Cup odds |
| Spain | 27% | 9/2 |
| England | 19% | 6/1 |
| Portugal | 12% | 10/1 |
| Norway | 8% | 33/1 |
| Brazil | 8% | 8/1 |
| France | 6% | 7/1 |
| Argentina | 4% | 8/1 |
| Scotland | 4% | 250/1 |
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