2026 World Cup futures odds, picks: Proven expert reveals best bets, top sleepers, soccer prediction

The biggest sporting event in the world has gotten even bigger. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, up 16 from the last edition, with play set to begin on June 11. More teams means more options for soccer futures bets and World Cup predictions as the U.S., Canada and Mexico will co-host. While Argentina are the reigning champs, and France are the No. 1 ranked team in the world, it is Spain who top the 2026 World Cup odds board.

The Spanish are at +450, per FanDuel Sportsbook, followed closely by France (+480). England (+650) makes European squads the three biggest favorites for FIFA World Cup futures bets. Five-time champion Brazil is priced at +750, with Lionel Messi and Argentina at +900 to repeat. The USMNT is listed at +6500 as the biggest favorite amongst the three hosting nations.

Before you lock in your 2026 World Cup futures bets, you need to see what SportsLine's soccer insider Martin Green has to say. 

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer betting picks, including Euro qualifying (+6.30 units), EFL Cup (+4.47), FA Cup (+3.07) and Champions League (+3.05), among others. Anyone who follows him could be way up.

One thing we can give away: Green is backing Mexico to Reach the Round of 16 (+125) as El Tri have reached the Round of 16 in seven of the last eight World Cups. "They're in Group A, along with South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia - three decent teams, but not exactly elite opponents. Mexico will play all of their group stage games on home soil, and they'll benefit from passionate support," Green said.

Green has locked in his best bet to win the 2026 World Cup, as part of a dozen top futures plays. He's also high on a dark horse team priced at over +1000 who has a chance to shock the world and win it all. You NEED to see which teams Green is backing before locking in your 2026 World Cup futures picks!

So who wins the 2026 World Cup, and which HUGE longshot could make a serious run at the title? ... Join SportsLine now to see who you can bank on to win the World Cup 2026, and see which longshot makes a run at the title, all from the proven soccer insider profitable in multiple areas!