EURO 2024 winners Spain are the early joint-favourites in the outright betting for the 2026 World Cup.
The Spaniards – who saw off England in a dramatic Berlin final – are joined by Brazil at the head of the market for the big one in Canada, Mexico and USA.
The Three Lions – in likely to be the first major competition in the post-Gareth Southgate era – are only fourth favourites having passed up another golden opportunity to end decades of hurt.
It’s France who edge England out as third favourites with bookmakers William Hill.
Spain’s price for World Cup glory has been slashed after a stunning Euros campaign in which they won every game, including three successive 2-1 victories from the quarters onward.
The depth and youth of their squad stands them in great stead to be competitive in North America and it’s no surprise to see the bookies react.
Brazil are always well-backed in this competition given their history and they join Spain on 6/1, half a point ahead of the French at 13/2.
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Both nations had hugely underwhelming tournaments in the Copa America and Euros, respectively this month, exiting at the quarter final and semi final stage after indifferent results throughout.
But they’re both a shorter price than England at 7/1, who likely won’t have an easier run in a major tournament than this Euros, which again ended in failure.
There’s a youthful look to the attacking options in the England squad and this will have been yet more good experience for them, despite coming up short once more.
Copa America winners Argentina are 9/1 with Germany – dumped out their home Euros in the quarter finals by the eventual winners – back at 12/1.
Portugal (12/1), Netherlands (16/1) and Italy (22/1) are other contenders, with Scotland (400/1), Wales (500/1) and Northern Ireland (1000/1) having their work cut out.
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