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2026 World Cup: Round of 16 Odds

France and Spain are the top favorites to advance in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, according to FanDuel Sportsbook odds released June 1.

France (-450) leads the odds to reach the second knockout stage, followed by Spain (-390) and England (-360). Germany (+280), Brazil (+270), and Portugal (+270) are also among the top contenders. Host nations Mexico (10th), USA (12th), and Canada (15th) are all expected to advance despite Canada being underdogs at +100.

With the expanded field of 48 teams, the Round of 16 is now the second knockout stage. France has a strong World Cup history, reaching the quarterfinals in 2014, winning in 2018, and finishing as runners-up in 2022. Spain has struggled in recent knockout stages, losing in the Round of 16 in both 2022 and 2018 after winning in 2010. sportbet.reviews