World Cup 2026 Bracket, Odds, Schedule of Dates, Locations and Predictions After Draw

The 2026 FIFA World Cup groups are officially set after Friday's draw.

48 nations qualified for the competition, representing an expansion upon the previous field of 32 teams.

The 2026 World Cup will feature 104 matches played in the host nations of the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Here's a look at the odds, schedule and locations for the 2026 event.

World Cup 2026 Odds

Spain, +450

England, +550

France, +750

Brazil, +800

Argentina, +800

Portugal, +1000

Germany, +1200

Netherlands, +2000

Norway, +2800

Italy, +3000

United States, +8000

Mexico, +8000

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

World Cup 2026 Schedule

Group stage: June 11-27

Round of 32: June 28-July 3

Round of 16: July 4-7

Quarterfinals: July 9-11

Semifinals: July 14-15

Third-Place Game: July 18

World Cup Final: July 19

World Cup 2026 Locations

United States

• AT&T Stadium - Arlington, Texas
• MetLife Stadium - East Rutherford, New Jersey
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium - Atlanta, Georgia
• Arrowhead Stadium - Kansas City, Missouri
• NRG Stadium - Houston, Texas
• Levi's Stadium - Santa Clara, California
• SoFi Stadium - Inglewood, California 
• Lincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 
• Lumen Field - Seattle, Washington
• Gillette Stadium - Foxborough, Massachusetts
• Hard Rock Stadium - Miami Gardens, Florida

Canada

• BMO Field - Toronto
• BC Place - Vancouver

Mexico

• Estadio Azteca - Mexico City
• Estadio BBVA - Monterrey 
• Estadio Akron - Guadalajara 

Prediction

There are several major contenders to emerge victorious in the 2026 World Cup including Brazil, France, Spain, England, Portugal and Argentina.

France won the World Cup in 2018 and nearly captured a second consecutive trophy in 2022, but narrowly fell to Argentina in the final. The 2026 French squad boasts Kylian Mbappé, Désiré Doué and 2025 Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé.

Cristiano Ronaldo will be attempting to bring Portugal its first World Cup, while Argentina is now vying to become the first country to win consecutive World Cups since Brazil in 1962.

The 2026 Brazilian squad contains a front line featuring Vinicius Junior and Richarlison while Marquinhos leads the defense.

Still, it's hard to ignore Spain and its explosive attack. Despite suffering Round of 16 exits in both 2018 and 2022, the combination of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams along with 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri should be too much for any other squad to overcome.