FIFA World Cup 2026 Predictions, Groups & Fixtures
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest in tournament history — 48 teams, 12 groups, and 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Below you find the full group draw, the complete match schedule, and our AI-powered predictions for every fixture as they become available.
Our prediction model has been adjusted for international football: World Cup matches receive special handling that weighs bookmaker consensus and recent national-team form more heavily than our standard club-football model. Predictions for individual matches will appear on this page from match day onward, and on our daily tips homepage.
Who Will Win the World Cup 2026?
Our overview of the top contenders, with bookmaker odds and a quick read on each squad chances.
Bookmaker consensus on the favourites to lift the trophy on July 19, 2026. Odds shown in decimal format; implied probability calculated from odds (does not account for bookmaker margin).
Reigning European champions and the world's No. 2 ranked side. Pedri, Yamal and Nico Williams form an attacking trio few defences can contain, and a manageable Group H (Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay) gives them a clean path through. Their lengthy unbeaten run reflects elite tactical cohesion under Luis de la Fuente.
| # | Team | Group | Odds | Implied | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
France
|
I | 6.00 | 16.67% | |
| Mbappé remains at his peak, with Dembélé, Olise and Tchouaméni offering the kind of squad depth few rivals can match. The 2022 runners-up carry both pedigree and motivation, though Group I against Senegal, Iraq and Norway is tougher than the seeding suggests. Defensive organisation under Deschamps is their other major asset. | |||||
| 3 |
England
|
L | 7.50 | 13.33% | |
| Bellingham, Foden, Saka and Kane anchor a squad that has been knocking on the door for two consecutive cycles. Group L (Croatia, Ghana, Panama) is winnable but Croatia represents a genuine threat for top spot. The big question remains whether England can finally convert quarter-final exits into a title. | |||||
| 4 |
Brazil
|
C | 9.00 | 11.11% | |
| Under Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil look more structured and defensively organised than in recent cycles. Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha and Rodrygo still provide elite attacking quality, and a record five World Cup titles brings tournament know-how. Group C with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland should pose no major obstacles. | |||||
| 5 |
Argentina
|
J | 10.00 | 10.00% | |
| Defending champions arrive with the core of the 2022 squad largely intact. Messi's involvement remains the biggest question mark, but Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez form one of the most talented rosters in the tournament. Group J (Algeria, Austria, Jordan) is a soft landing. | |||||
| 6 |
Portugal
|
K | 11.00 | 9.09% | |
| Cristiano Ronaldo's likely farewell tournament, with Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes and Rafael Leão providing the creative engine. The squad has both experience and rising stars like João Neves. Group K with Congo DR, Uzbekistan and Colombia is testable, with Colombia a real challenger for top spot. | |||||
| 7 |
Germany
|
E | 15.00 | 6.67% | |
| 8 |
Netherlands
|
F | 21.00 | 4.76% | |
| 9 |
Norway
|
I | 31.00 | 3.23% | |
| 10 |
Belgium
|
G | 36.00 | 2.78% | |
| 11 |
Colombia
|
K | 41.00 | 2.44% | |
| 12 |
Uruguay
|
H | 51.00 | 1.96% | |
| 13 |
Morocco
|
C | 51.00 | 1.96% | |
| 14 |
Switzerland
|
B | 66.00 | 1.52% | |
| 15 |
Japan
|
F | 66.00 | 1.52% | |
| 16 |
Croatia
|
L | 81.00 | 1.23% | |
Golden Boot: Top Scorer Predictions
Who will score the most goals across the tournament? The top-10 favourites with bookmaker odds and our take on each player chances.
Bookmaker consensus on the favourites to win the Golden Boot — awarded to the player who scores the most goals during the tournament. Reasoning includes group difficulty, penalty-taking duties, and squad role.
Won the 2022 Golden Boot with 8 goals, including a hat-trick in the final. France's first-choice striker and primary penalty taker, with a favourable Group I path (Iraq and Senegal offer goal opportunities) and the squad to make a deep run. Speed, finishing and tournament pedigree all align.
| # | Player | Team | Odds | Implied | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Harry Kane Forward |
England
|
8.00 | 12.50% | |
| 2018 Golden Boot winner with 6 goals and England's all-time leading scorer. Primary penalty taker and the focal point of Tuchel's attack. Group L (Croatia, Ghana, Panama) is winnable, and England are genuine contenders to reach the latter stages. The risk: Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer increasingly share creative load. | |||||
| 3 | Lionel Messi Forward |
Argentina
|
13.00 | 7.69% | |
| Almost certainly his final World Cup, but still capable of decisive moments. Argentina's Group J (Algeria, Austria, Jordan) is a soft landing that should yield goals. The volume question remains — Messi at 38 will likely manage minutes — but quality on the biggest stage has never been an issue. | |||||
| 4 | Erling Haaland Forward |
Norway
|
15.00 | 6.67% | |
| Norway's all-time leading scorer with 55 goals in 48 caps, averaging better than a goal per game internationally. The catch: Group I with France and Senegal makes deep progression uncertain. If Norway escape the group, Haaland's club-level scoring rate makes him capable of erupting against any opposition. | |||||
| 5 | Lamine Yamal Winger |
Spain
|
19.00 | 5.26% | |
| Spain's 18-year-old phenom, Ballon d'Or runner-up and central to Spain's attacking machine. Group H with Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia offers high-scoring potential. Not Spain's primary penalty taker — slight handicap for volume — but pace, creativity and unbroken upward trajectory make him the value pick of the market. | |||||
| 6 | Mikel Oyarzabal Forward |
Spain
|
19.00 | 5.26% | |
| Scored the Euro 2024 final winner and Spain's most reliable centre-forward when Álvaro Morata isn't selected. Same favourable Group H draw as Yamal. Penalty duties give him a volume advantage some of the other contenders lack. Spain's deep run will lift any of their attackers into Golden Boot contention. | |||||
| 7 | Cristiano Ronaldo Forward |
Portugal
|
21.00 | 4.76% | |
| 8 | Vinícius Júnior Forward |
Brazil
|
23.00 | 4.35% | |
| 9 | Lautaro Martínez Forward |
Argentina
|
26.00 | 3.85% | |
| 10 | Ousmane Dembélé Winger |
France
|
29.00 | 3.45% | |
The 12 Groups
Top 2 teams from each group, plus the 8 best third-placed teams, advance to the knockout stage (Round of 32).
Group A
| # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico
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| 2 |
South Africa
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| 3 |
South Korea
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| 4 |
Czech Republic
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Group B
| # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Canada
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| 2 |
Bosnia & Herzegovina
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| 3 |
Qatar
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| 4 |
Switzerland
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Group C
| # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Brazil
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| 2 |
Morocco
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| 3 |
Haiti
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| 4 |
Scotland
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Group D
| # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 |
USA
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| 2 |
Paraguay
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| 3 |
Australia
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| 4 |
Türkiye
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Group E
| # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Germany
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| 2 |
Curaçao
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| 3 |
Ivory Coast
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| 4 |
Ecuador
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Group F
| # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Netherlands
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| 2 |
Japan
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| 3 |
Sweden
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| 4 |
Tunisia
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Group G
| # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Belgium
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| 2 |
Egypt
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| 3 |
Iran
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| 4 |
New Zealand
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Group H
| # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Spain
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| 2 |
Cape Verde Islands
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| 3 |
Saudi Arabia
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| 4 |
Uruguay
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Group I
| # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 |
France
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| 2 |
Senegal
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| 3 |
Iraq
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| 4 |
Norway
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Group J
| # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Argentina
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| 2 |
Algeria
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| 3 |
Austria
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| 4 |
Jordan
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Group K
| # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Portugal
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| 2 |
Congo DR
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| 3 |
Uzbekistan
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| 4 |
Colombia
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Group L
| # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 |
England
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| 2 |
Croatia
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| 3 |
Ghana
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| 4 |
Panama
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● Top-2 advance directly ● 3rd-place playoff contender
Match Schedule
All 72 group-stage fixtures are listed below. Knockout fixtures will appear here once they are confirmed after the group stage. Filter by group to focus on your favourite team.
Thursday 11 June 2026
Mexico
Friday 12 June 2026
South Korea
Canada
Saturday 13 June 2026
USA
Qatar
Brazil
Sunday 14 June 2026
Haiti
Australia
Germany
Netherlands
Ivory Coast
Monday 15 June 2026
Sweden
Spain
Belgium
Saudi Arabia
Tuesday 16 June 2026
Iran
France
Iraq
Wednesday 17 June 2026
Argentina
Austria
Portugal
England
Ghana
Thursday 18 June 2026
Uzbekistan
Czech Republic
Switzerland
Canada
Friday 19 June 2026
Mexico
USA
Scotland
Saturday 20 June 2026
Brazil
Türkiye
Netherlands
Germany
Sunday 21 June 2026
Ecuador
Tunisia
Spain
Belgium
Uruguay
Monday 22 June 2026
New Zealand
Argentina
France
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Norway
Jordan
Portugal
England
Panama
Wednesday 24 June 2026
Colombia
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Switzerland
Morocco
Scotland
Thursday 25 June 2026
South Africa
Czech Republic
Curaçao
Ecuador
Japan
Tunisia
Friday 26 June 2026
Türkiye
Paraguay
Senegal
Norway
Saturday 27 June 2026
Cape Verde Islands
Uruguay
Egypt
New Zealand
Panama
Croatia
Colombia
Congo DR
Sunday 28 June 2026
Algeria
Jordan