FIFA World Cup 2026 picks, predictions: Football expert reveals future picks, best bets

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest ever, and the tournament will expand from 32 to 48 teams. That also means there are more countries than ever to make soccer picks and bets on the future of the World Cup, ahead of the opening game on Thursday, June 11. The United States will begin play on June 12 and will host the 2026 World Cup along with Canada and Mexico, but European countries are leading the latest soccer odds to win the tournament, according to FanDuel Sports. Spain are slight favorites at +450. France (+500) and England (+650) make up the top three 2026 World Cup odds, while Brazil (+850) are the biggest World Cup favorites outside of Europe.

Reigning champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, are +1000 as they seek to become the first back-to-back winners since Brazil in 1962. Meanwhile, the USMNT is +6000 longshots to win on home soil, with co-host Mexico also at +6000 and Canada at +17500. Before making any picks or predictions for the 2026 World Cup, you need to see what SportsLine football insider Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sportswriter and handicapper and covered the game around the world. Last year, Green was profitable in many places in his football betting selection, including the Champions League (+211.25) and the Bundesliga (+100). He redshirted again in 2026, posting an 18-8 record over his last 26 UCL selections, returning nearly $1,000 in earnings. Anyone who wants to follow his World Cup betting advice in sportsbooks and betting apps can see huge profits.

Now, Green has broken down the 2026 World Cup draw for all sides and released his picks, predictions and future bets. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green’s 2026 World Cup picks.

Future selection for the 2026 World Cup

One World Cup 26 prediction to share: Green backs Mexico to reach the Round of 16 (+125). El Tri have reached the Round of 16 in seven of the last eight tournaments, and although there is a Round of 32 this time around, the Mexicans are clearly the top team in Group A. Mexico is 15th in the FIFA rankings, and no one in that group is ranked better than No. 16 at least.

“They are in Group A, along with South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia — three respectable teams, but not top-level opponents. Mexico will play all group stage games on home soil, and will benefit from passionate support. The players should also have no problem coping with the summer heat. If they win Group A, they will face the third-placed team in Mexico City in Round-1 and the second-placed team in Group B (probably Canada) in Inglewood, they will be are favorites to win, so they look good value to reach the Round of 16,” Green told SportsLine. See more Green World Cup picks on SportsLine.

How to pick the 2026 World Cup

Green read up on the 2026 World Cup draw and entered his best bets and predictions, including his real winner. He also identified a team of tall figures with a value of over +1000 that could pull off a shocker and lift the trophy. You can only see his 2026 World Cup predictions here.

So who will win the 2026 World Cup, and what is the long shot that will surprise the world of football? Check out the football odds below and visit SportsLine to see Martin Green’s best bets for the 2026 World Cup, all from a certified expert who has finished his football picks, and find out.

Odds for the 2026 World Cup

(via FanDuel Sportsbook, subject to change)
See the full selection of the World Cup on SportsLine.

Spain +450
France +500
England +650
Portugal +800
Brazil +850
Argentina +1000
Germany +1300
Netherlands +1600
Belgium +2200
Norway +3300
Colombia +3500
Japan +4000
Morocco +5000
Mexico +6000
USA +6000
Uruguay +6000
Croatia +6500
Switzerland +6500
Turkey +7500
Ecuador +8000
Austria +10000
Ivory Coast +15000
Sweden +15000
Canada +17500
Senegal +17500
Scotland +17500
Paraguay +20000
Algeria +25000
Egypt +30000
Ghana +40000
Czechia +40000
Bosnia & Herzegovina +40000
South Korea +50000
Iran +75000
Tunisia +150000
Australia +150000
DR Congo +200000
Cape Verde +250000
Uzbekistan +250000
Panama +250000
Curacao +250000
Haiti +250000
Qatar +250000
Saudi Arabia +250000
Iraq +250000
New Zealand +250000
Jordan +250000
South Africa +250000