Where the USMNT stand as World Cup inches closer
Pro Soccer Wire’s Seth Vertelney breaks down the current state of the USMNT after a solid finish to an up and down 2025.
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With an expanded field of 48 nations taking part in the 2026 World Cup, the competition figures to be more wide open than ever next summer.
The North American host nations − the United States, Canada and Mexico − already know when their opening matches will be, but the groupings, matchups and the schedules are still to be determined.
The World Cup draw is set for Friday, Dec. 5 in Washington, D.C., with the venues and kickoff times for the group stage revealed on Saturday, Dec. 6.
Which countries stand the best chance of making it all the way to the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.? Let’s take a look at the current odds.
Odds to win 2026 World Cup
Here are the latest odds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, from BetMGM.com:
- Spain +400
- England +600
- France +650
- Brazil +750
- Argentina +800
- Portugal +1100
- Germany +1200
- Netherlands +1600
- Norway +2500
- Italy/Colombia +3300
Note: Host nations Canada, Mexico and the United States are all +6600 to win the championship.
