World Cup 2026 Group Stage Odds

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We have all of the knowledge and insight required to assist you when choosing which sides to bet on in the group stages of the World Cup.

Group A

Teams: Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, UEFA Path D winner

Mexico, as joint-hosts, look well placed in a relatively open group. South Korea are always a threat, while the European play-off winner could shake things up.

Group A Fixtures

• Mexico vs South Africa
• South Korea vs UEFA Path D
• UEFA Path D vs South Africa
• Mexico vs South Korea
• UEFA Path D vs Mexico
• South Africa vs South Korea

Group B

Teams: Switzerland, Canada, Qatar, UEFA Path A winner

A competitive group with no clear clear favourite. Switzerland bring consistency, joint-hosts Canada have home support, while we are currently awaiting the identity of the other European qualifier. 2022 Hosts Qatar are the rank outsiders.

Group B Fixtures

• Canada vs UEFA Path A
• Qatar vs Switzerland
• Switzerland vs UEFA Path A
• Canada vs Qatar
• Switzerland vs Canada
• UEFA Path A vs Qatar

Group C

Teams: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, Haiti

One of the more straightforward groups on paper with five-time winners Brazil installed as the hot favourites. Morocco reached the semi-finals four years ago, while Scotland are making their first appearance this century.

Group C Fixtures

• Brazil vs Morocco
• Haiti vs Scotland
• Scotland vs Morocco
• Brazil vs Haiti
• Scotland vs Brazil
• Morocco vs Haiti

Group D

Teams: United States, Paraguay, UEFA Path C winner, Australia

The USA benefit from home advantage, but this group is one of the most difficult to predict, and all four countries will fancy their chances of progression.

Group D Fixtures

• United States vs Paraguay
• Australia vs UEFA Path C
• United States vs Australia
• UEFA Path C vs Paraguay
• UEFA Path C vs United States
• Paraguay vs Australia

Group E

Teams: Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curacao.

Germany will be hoping to bounce back from consecutive group stage exits. Ecuador finished second behind defending champions Argentina in qualifying, and look a decent price to win this group.

Group E Fixtures

• Germany vs Curacao
• Ivory Coast vs Ecuador
• Germany vs Ivory Coast
• Ecuador vs Curacao
• Curacao vs Ivory Coast
• Ecuador vs Germany

Group F

Teams: Netherlands, Japan, UEFA Path B Winner, Tunisia.

A competitive group featuring Netherlands as the favourites. Japan have reached the knockout stages in each of the last two editions.

Group F Fixtures

• Netherlands vs Japan
• UEFA Path B vs Tunisia
• Netherlands vs UEFA Path B
• Tunisia vs Japan
• Japan vs UEFA Path B
• Tunisia vs Netherlands

Group G

Teams: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand

Belgium stand out as clear favourites to top Group G. Egypt and Iran look set to battle it out for second place, while New Zealand arrive as underdogs but could prove to be a thorn in the side for teams that underestimate them.

Group G Fixtures

• Belgium vs Egypt
• Iran vs New Zealand
• Belgium vs Iran
• New Zealand vs Egypt
• Egypt vs Iran
• New Zealand vs Belgium

Group H

Teams: Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde

This looks like a two-horse race at the top, with Spain and Uruguay both expected to progress. Saudi Arabia have shown they can spring surprises on the big stage - they stunned eventual winners Argentina in Qatar four years ago - but Cape Verde are the rank outsiders here.

Group H Fixtures

• Spain vs Cape Verde
• Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay
• Spain vs Saudi Arabia
• Uruguay vs Cape Varde
• Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
• Uruguay vs Spain

Group I

Teams: France, Norway, Senegal, Inter-confederation Path 2 Winner

France are the clear favourites, boasting elite depth and tournament pedigree. Norway are considered one of the dark horses this tournament following an excellent qualification process. Senegal have won two of the last three editions of AFCON.

Group I Fixtures

• France vs Senegal
• IC Path 2 vs Norway
• France vs IC Path 2
• Norway vs Senegal
• Norway vs France
• Senegal vs IC Path 2

Group J

Teams: Argentina, Austria, Algeria, Jordan

Defending champions Argentina are the red-hot favourites in Group J, with Austria and Algeria likely to be battling it out for second spot.

Group J Fixtures

• Argentina vs Algeria
• Austria vs Jordan
• Argentina vs Austria
• Jordan vs Algeria
• Algeria vs Austria
• Jordan vs Argentina

Group K

Group K: Portugal, Colombia, Inter-confederation Path 1Winner, Uzbekistan

Portugal will be well backed in this group due to their combination of elite talent with a wealth of international experience. Colombia will be their main challengers, the inter-confederation winner adds an element of uncertainty, while Uzbekistan will be looking to upset the odds but may struggle to match the quality of the other three nations.

Group K Fixtures

• Portugal vs IC Path 1
• Uzbekistan vs Colombia
• Portugal vs Uzbekistan
• Colombia vs IC Path 1
• Colombia vs Portugal
• IC Path 1 vs Uzbekistan

Group L

Teams: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama

England enter as clear favourites to top the group. Croatia, with their experienced core and tactical discipline, are the main challengers. Ghana and Panama are expected to be the outsiders but could still cause a shock.

Group L Fixtures

• England vs Croatia
• Ghana vs Panama
• England vs Ghana
• Panama vs Croatia
• Panama vs England
• Croatia vs Ghana