Updated rankings for all 40 teams still alive
The World Cup round of 32 bracket is starting to take shape. Here's a look at updated tournament odds, including the favorites and emerging longshots.
USA Today

The teams remaining in the largest World Cup field ever assembled are beginning to be whittled down as the final group matches continue throughout North America and the round of 32 bracket takes shape. Curaçao was the latest country eliminated, leaving just 40 teams left competing for soccer's greatest prize.
Tiers have re-formed in the betting markets for the 2026 World Cup, with chances for upsets increasing now that the single-elimination matches are approaching. The odds are still shifting now that some round of 32 matchups are set and the path to a title becomes more defined.
France, Spain and Argentina are still favorites to win the 2026 World Cup, with England, Portugal and Brazil joining them as top contenders coming out of the group stage and heading into the knockout rounds.
Here's a breakdown of the latest 2026 World Cup odds, ranking every team left in the tournament based on their chances to win the title:
Here are the championship odds for every World Cup team still alive in the tournament, according to BetMGM.
Odds as of 2:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 26
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