The Football World Cup - some say it’s the greatest sporting competition of all time. It’s certainly the most watched event in the world, and with 48 national teams battling it out over several drama-packed weeks, it's clear to see why.
Each game carries incredibly high-stakes, all eyes eventually turning to the final - where the last two teams compete for ultimate national glory: the World Cup trophy.
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, you can get all the best odds and predictions with interwetten. Whether you're backing your favorite team, or a surprise underdog, it’s time to get stuck into some WC 2026 betting.
World Cup 2026 Betting
There are few limits when it comes to what you can bet on during the World Cup. With 104 matches lined up for the upcoming 2026 tournament, there will be no shortage of goals, cards and penalties!
Head over to interwetten’s Football betting page to get all the odds for your favorite football leagues and upcoming tournaments.
Winning odds have been calculated through teams’ form and performance in previous contests. So, whether you want to bet on the score of a game or back a potential World Cup winner, make sure you’re informed on all the teams before placing a bet.
World Cup 2026 Betting Guidance
World Cups had previously hosted 32 teams, this next tournament will be the first time it is extended to 48 - which means more teams, more games and possibly more goals!
This expanded format changes the group stages to 12 groups of four. The top two teams of each group instantly getting to the knock-out stages, joined by the eight best performing third place teams.
The WC qualifying fixtures are currently taking place - each continental confederation responsible for its own qualification tournament!
You can follow all the action and get updated match markets with Today's bets so you never miss a moment in the lead-up to the World Cup.
World Cup 2022 - Key Statistics
The last World Cup in Qatar was filled with action-packed moments. It was the first edition to take place in the winter months (instead of the tradition May, June and July) - and it didn’t disappoint.
In total, there were 172 goals scored over 64 games - that’s an average of 2.69 per match! Kylian Mbappe became the competition's Golden Boot winner, scoring 8 goals, while Lionel Messi was voted the tournament's best player.
Some other key statistics for the competition:
Red cards - There were a total of 4 sending offs throughout the competition.
Assists - Lionel Messi achieved the most assists at 5.
Clean sheets - Emiliano Martínez (Argentina), Yassine Bounou (Morocco), and Jordan Pickford (England) all achieved 3 clean sheets.
Penalty Shootouts - 5 games went all the way to Penalties.
Eventually, it was Argentina who managed to lift the trophy, beating France in a thrilling 3-3 final that was then decided by a dramatic penalty shootout.
The recent European Championships Women final was similarly decided by penalties as England beat Spain (3-1). Watching how nations perform in other major tournaments can help inform your WC 2026 bets.
World Cup 2026 Betting Odds
With some extra teams added into the mix, narrowing down the next winners can be tough. We’ve ranked the top five favorites to give you a better indication about each team's chances of taking home the title!Spain World Cup Odds
Some analysts are dubbing this Spanish team a new ‘Golden generation’ and it's clear to see why. Coming off their recent Euro 2024 win, they’ll be keen to push on for global glory. They have a young, star-studded team that only seems to improve with time.
Spain World Cup Odds
Some analysts are dubbing this Spanish team a new ‘Golden generation’ and it's clear to see why. Coming off their recent Euro 2024 win, they’ll be keen to push on for global glory. They have a young, star-studded team that only seems to improve with time.
France World Cup 2026 Betting Odds
France has been a fairly consistent finalist in the last ten years but has only won one trophy (the WC 2018) losing a WC and Euros final alongside that. They have an all-star team with standouts such as Mbappé, Dembele and Olise, giving them a decent chance at the next WC.
Brazil World Cup Betting Odds
With new manager Carlo Ancelotti at the helm, could this be the boost Brazil needs to awaken the sleeping giants and win their first WC since 2002? They are the most successful World Cup team of all time after all, winning five times in total!
England WC 2026 Betting Odds
After Euro final heartbreaks, England has appointed Thomas Tuchel as their new head coach. Known for his innovative tactics that won him the Champions League with Chelsea, he might be the missing piece to take this England team all the way. Keep an eye out for Bellingham, Kane and Saka - all in top form.
Fun fact: Chelsea, Tuchel's old club, recently won the Club World Cup.
Argentina World Cup 2026 Betting Odds
As the holding World Cup champions, will Argentina make it back-to-back WC wins - It’s only happened twice before! It’s rumoured that Lionel Messi will still be involved, and even at 38 he’s still capable of moments of magic.
There are plenty of other outside shouts for the WC trophy. Teams such as Germany, Portugal, the Netherlands or Italy all have great squads that could certainly mount a title challenge.
Live Betting
Every game matters in the World Cup, and you can react in real time with interwetten’s Live Betting markets.
As matches unfold, odds shift with every goal, booking or substitution. Live betting allows you to adjust your selection in real-time as the action happens.
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