The United States is through to the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after winning Group D.

Following victories over Paraguay and Australia to clinch the group, Mauricio Pochettino rested several key starters in the final group-stage match. With a heavily rotated lineup, the USA closed out the group stage with a 3-2 loss against Türkiye, giving up a stoppage time goal (90’+8′) to Kaan Ayhan. 

Luckily for the Americans, the game had zero implications on its seeding or tournament path. 

The U.S. will now face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on July 1 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. The matchup became official on Thursday after Bosnia and Herzegovina advanced as one of the tournament’s best third-place teams.

With the showdown now set, FanDuel Sportsbook has released the betting odds for the Round of 32 matchup.

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Moneyline

USA: -290 (bet $10 to win $13.45 total)
Bosnia and Herzegovina: +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total)
Draw: +410 (bet $10 to win $51 total)

To Advance

USA: -750 (bet $10 to win $11.33 total)
Bosnia and Herzegovina: +490 (bet $10 to win $59 total)

The United States winning Group D marks just the third time in history that the Americans have finished atop their group at a men’s World Cup. The U.S. previously accomplished the feat in 1930, finishing ahead of Paraguay and Belgium, and again in 2010, when it barely topped England for first place because of goals scored.

If the USA continues to advance, it will play the Round of 16 at Seattle Stadium, the quarterfinals at Los Angeles Stadium, the semifinals at Dallas Stadium and a potential final at New York New Jersey stadium. 

The 2010 USA team was the last one to win its World Cup group (Getty Images).

So when will the USA be eliminated? 

Or, after its great start to the tournament, can it win the whole thing?

Let’s take a look at the updated odds for the United States’ stage of elimination at FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 29.

Team USA — Stage of elimination odds

Round of 16: +135 (bet $10 to win $23.50 total)
Quarterfinals: +220 (bet $10 to win $32 total)
Round of 32: +420 (bet $10 to win $52 total)
Semifinals: +750 (bet $10 to win $85 total)
Runner-up: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Outright winner: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)

The U.S. men’s national team currently has 35-1 odds to lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy this summer (Getty Images).

For the past few weeks, the United States had been projected to exit in the Round of 32.

But after winning Group D, the Americans are now expected to be eliminated in the Round 16. That would mean winning their first knockout-stage matches before falling in their second match.

How would that result stack up against previous results? Well, at the 2022 World Cup, the USA made it to the Round of 16, which was viewed as a stellar accomplishment. 

In 2018, the USA did not qualify for the World Cup, and in 2014 and 2010, the U.S. also made it to the Round of 16. Their best result this century occurred in 2002, when the Americans made it all the way to the quarterfinals before being eliminated. 

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Alongside the national pride, it’s the players that make each World Cup special.

Let’s check out the odds for the Golden Ball (tournament’s best player), as well as what to know about the early favorites, as of June 29.

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FIFA Player of the Tournament Winner 2026

Lionel Messi, Argentina: +300 (bet $10 to win $40 total)

What to know: In the history of the World Cup, the Golden Ball has been awarded 11 times and Messi is the only player who has won it twice: 2014 (Brazil) and 2022 (Qatar). In Argentina’s 2026 opening match, Messi accomplished his first-ever World Cup hat trick, and followed that up with two goals against Austria and a single goal against Jordan.

Kylian Mbappé, France: +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total)

What to know: Mbappé finished second to Messi for the Golden Ball in 2022, but did win the Golden Boot in Qatar, after scoring eight goals in the tournament. He scored twice in France’s opening win over Senegal and then twice against Iraq in France’s second match.

Ousmane Dembélé, France: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)

What to know: A hat trick in France’s group-clinching win over Norway on Friday has the reigning Ballon d’Or winner in the thick of things for the Golden Ball.

Michael Olise, France: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)

What to know: He is starring alongside Mbappé for France in this edition of the World Cup, and against Senegal, he had his first assist of the tournament. He followed that up with two assists against Iraq. 

Harry Kane, England: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)

What to know: Kane won the Golden Boot in Russia in 2018, scoring six goals across the tournament. In England’s opening win over Croatia, he found the back of the net twice. He scored once in England’s group-closing match against Panama.

Lamine Yamal, Spain: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)

What to know: The global superstar of the future, Lamal is considered by many to be the next guy to enter the Messi-Ronaldo class. He only played a few minutes in Spain’s opening draw against Cape Verde. However, he scored his first World Cup goal in Spain’s 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia.

Vini Jr., Brazil: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)

What to know: The Brazilian superstar had a goal and two assists in his first World Cup back in 2022 in Qatar, and in three matches so far this tournament, Vini has four goals to pace his country.

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We’ve reached the win-or-go-home stage of the 2026 World Cup. 

Let’s check out the odds at FanDuel Sportsbook for each Round of 32 game as of June 29.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 28

South Africa 0, Canada 1

MONDAY, JUNE 29

Brazil vs. Japan

To Advance: BRA -310, JPN +240
Moneyline: BRA -140, Draw +260, JPN +420

Germany vs. Paraguay

To Advance: GER -750, PRY +490
Moneyline: GER -300, Draw +400, PRY +850

Netherlands vs. Morocco

To Advance: NED -156, MAR +128
Moneyline: NED +130, Draw +200, MAR +240

TUESDAY, JUNE 30

Ivory Coast vs. Norway

To Advance: NOR -186, CIV +152
Moneyline: NOR +105, Draw +250, CIV +270

France vs. Sweden

To Advance: FRA -1000, SWE +620
Moneyline: FRA -400, Draw +500, SWE +1000

Mexico vs. Ecuador

To Advance: MEX -182, ECU +148
Moneyline: MEX +120, Draw +190, ECU +290

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1

United States vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina

To Advance: USA -750, BIH +490
Moneyline: USA -290, Draw +410, BIH +800

Belgium vs. Senegal

To Advance: BEL -162, SEN +134
Moneyline: BEL +120, Draw +210, SEN +250

England vs. DR Congo

To Advance: ENG -850, DRC +550
Moneyline: ENG -400, Draw +450, DRC +1400

THURSDAY, JULY 2

Switzerland vs. Algeria

To Advance: SUI -210, ALG +170
Moneyline: SUI +100, Draw +220, ALG +310

Croatia vs. Portugal

To Advance: PRT -300, CRO +235
Moneyline: PRT -135, Draw +260, CRO +400

Spain vs. Austria

To Advance: ESP -1100, AUT +640
Moneyline: ESP -350, Draw +420, AUT +1100

FRIDAY, JULY 3

Argentina vs. Cape Verde

To Advance: ARG -2000, CPV +1160
Moneyline: ARG -700, Draw +650, CPV +1900

Australia vs. Egypt

To Advance: EGY -140, AUS +116
Moneyline: EGY +150, Draw +185, AUS +230

Ghana vs. Colombia

To Advance: COL -500, GHA +360
Moneyline: COL -195, Draw +290, GHA +600

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The group stage is now complete, and we already have a ton of movement atop the 2026 FIFA World Cup oddsboard. 

Let’s dive into the full odds via FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 29.

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2026 World Cup Winner Odds

France: +330 (bet $10 to win $43 total)
Argentina: +410 (bet $10 to win $51 total)
Spain: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)
England: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)
Brazil: +1300 (bet $10 to win $140 total)
Portugal: +1500 (bet $10 to win $160 total)
Germany: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
Netherlands: +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)
Colombia: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
United States: +3300 (bet $10 to win $340 total)
Norway: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
Morocco: +4500 (bet $10 to win $460 total) 
Belgium: +4500 (bet $10 to win $460 total) 
Mexico: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total) 
Japan: +5500 (bet $10 to win $560 total) 
Switzerland: +6500 (bet $10 to win $660 total)

Here’s what to know about this oddsboard: 

The Favorite: France is now the solo favorite atop the oddsboard. It opened its pursuit for a third World Cup title with a 3-1 win against Senegal and a dominant 3-0 win over Iraq. Les Bleus followed that up with a 4-1 win over Norway on Friday to clinch Group I. France will face Sweden in its Round of 32 match on Tuesday. 

Biggest Risers: Could the USA and Mexico be on a better path? After winning its first three group games, Mexico has officially won Group A and has clinched a spot in the knockout round. In its opening match, Mexico was dominant in a 2-0 win over South Africa. Then, El Tri edged out a 1-0 win over South Korea. And to put the icing on the cake, Mexico dominated Czechia 3-0 to go unbeaten in the group stage without giving up a single goal, setting up a Round of 32 matchup against Ecuador. Meanwhile, the USA won Group D, which means it will play Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 1. 

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On July 19, after 103 matches have been played, only two teams will remain standing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Those two nations, each chasing soccer immortality, will meet at New York New Jersey Stadium in what is expected to be one of the biggest sporting events ever held in the United States.

So which countries are most likely to make it all the way to the title game?

Now that the group stage is over, let’s take a look at the latest odds to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 29.

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To Reach World Cup Final 

Argentina: +175 (bet $10 to win $27.50 total)
France: +195 (bet $10 to win $29.50 total)
England: +320 (bet $10 to win $42 total)
Spain: +340 (bet $10 to win $44 total)
Brazil: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)
Germany: +750 (bet $10 to win $85 total)
Portugal: +750 (bet $10 to win $85 total)
Netherlands: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)
Colombia: +1100 (bet $10 to win $120 total)
Norway: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)
USA: +1500 (bet $10 to win $160 total)
Mexico: +1900 (bet $10 to win $200 total)
Belgium: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Switzerland: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Morocco: +2200 (bet $10 to win $230 total)
Japan: +2200 (bet $10 to win $230 total)

Here’s what to know about this oddsboard. 

Long Shot History: While no true long shot has ever won the World Cup, Croatia was one of the biggest long shots ever to reach a World Cup final, entering the 2018 tournament at 30-1 odds. While the Croatians ultimately fell to France in the final, they still rewarded bettors with a massive payout in this market after their stunning run to the championship.

The Favorites: France and Argentina are the two favorites to reach the final. Oddsmakers view the two powerhouses as the most likely finalists, with many expecting at least one, and potentially both, to play for the trophy on July 19. France rose after sweeping its first three games of the tournament and clinching Group I. Meanwhile, after winning Group J and drawing the easier side of the bracket, Argentina jumped to the top of the board. If the odds hold true, we would get a rematch of the iconic 2022 World Cup final, a game many consider to be the greatest World Cup match of all time. 

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Lionel Messi and the Argentina men’s national team know its path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it’s not going to be easy for the defending champions.

Argentina won Group J by going undefeated with wins over Algeria, Austria and Jordan – which has seen Messi become the all-time goalscorer in World Cup history. La Albiceleste remains one of the favorite teams to lift the title on July 19 with odds at +400, only behind France. 

Here’s what you need to know about Argentina’s path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final:

How Argentina’s Path Was Decided

This simulation of Argentina’s path to the World Cup final assumes two things:

1. That the team wins every one of its knockout stage games.
2. That the team with the highest FIFA ranking in every other matchup wins as expected, starting with the round of 32.

This creates the hardest — and maybe most realistic — path for Argentina to make the final.

Round of 32 vs. Cape Verde

 (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Date: July 3
Location: Miami

• Opponent: Cape Verde
• FIFA Rank: 64
• Record: 0W-3D-0L
• Odds To Win Tournament: +150000 (worst)

Round of 16 vs. Egypt

(Photo by Emma Ottosen/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)

Date: July 7
Location: Atlanta

• Opponent: Egypt
• FIFA Rank: 26
• Record: 1W-2D-0L
• Odds To Win Tournament: +25000 (tied for 25th-best)

Quarterfinals vs. Colombia

(Photo by Chris Arjoon/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Date: July 11
Location: Kansas City

• Opponent: Colombia
• FIFA Rank: 11
• Record: 2W-1D-0L
• Odds To Win Tournament: +3300 (tied for 10th-best)

Semifinals vs. England

Date: July 15
Location: Atlanta

• Opponent: England
• FIFA Rank: 4
• Record: 2W-1D-0L
• Odds To Win Tournament: +700 (tied for third-best)

Final vs. France

Date: July 19
Location: New York/New Jersey

• Opponent: France
• FIFA Rank: 2
• Record: 3W-0D-0L
• Odds To Win Tournament: +360 (best)

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With 48 teams competing and a grueling path through the knockout stage, reaching the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be an accomplishment in itself.

Only four nations will survive the tournament’s first 100 matches and earn a spot in the final four, putting themselves within two victories of lifting the most coveted trophy in sports.

Now that the group stage is concluded, let’s take a look at the latest odds to reach the semifinals at FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 29.

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To Reach Semifinals

Argentina: -165 (bet $10 to win $16.06 total)
France: +100 (bet $10 to win $20 total)
Spain: +130 (bet $10 to win $23 total)
England: +145 (bet $10 to win $24.50 total)
Brazil: +270 (bet $10 to win $37 total)
Portugal: +310 (bet $10 to win $41 total)
Germany: +350 (bet $10 to win $45 total)
Colombia: +400 (bet $10 to win $50 total)
Netherlands: +420 (bet $10 to win $52 total)
USA: +480 (bet $10 to win $58 total)
Norway: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)
Belgium: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)
Switzerland: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)
Mexico: +750 (bet $10 to win $85 total)
Morocco: +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total)
Japan: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
Senegal: +1300 (bet $10 to win $140 total)
Canada: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)
Ecuador: +1700 (bet $10 to win $180 total)
Egypt: +1700 (bet $10 to win $180 total)
Croatia: +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)
Ivory Coast: +1900 (bet $10 to win $200 total)
Algeria: +2200 (bet $10 to win $230 total)

Here’s what to know about this oddsboard:

The Top 10: Argentina, France, Spain, England, Portugal, Brazil, the Netherlands and Germany — all considered powerhouse countries — stand at the top of the board, with each nation listed at +360 or better to reach the semifinals. But right after that group? A trio of contenders, in the USA, Colombia and Norway. The Americans have never made it to the semifinals of the World Cup, and this is Norway’s first appearance in the tournament since 1998.

The Favorite: After sweeping its group games in dominating fashion, Argentina has climbed to the top of the oddsboard. A big reason Argentina is favored in this market — but not in the outright World Cup winner market — is its path through the knockout stage. While several of the tournament’s top contenders are on schedule to face each other as early as the Round of 16 or quarterfinals, Argentina has landed on the side of the bracket without France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands.

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Winning two knockout stage games? That means you’re really in the running to win the World Cup.

As the group stage comes to an end, let’s check out the updated odds for which countries will make it to the quarterfinals at FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 29.

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To Reach Quarterfinals

Argentina: -425 (bet $10 to win $12.35 total)
England: -190 (bet $10 to win $15.26 total)
France: -180 (bet $10 to win $15.56 total)
Spain: -140 (bet $10 to win $17.14 total)
Colombia: -105 (bet $10 to win $19.52 total)
Brazil: +105 (bet $10 to win $20.50 total)
Netherlands: +110 (bet $10 to win $21 total)
USA: +110 (bet $10 to win $21 total)
Portugal: +175 (bet $10 to win $27.50 total)
Germany: +180 (bet $10 to win $28 total)
Belgium: +185 (bet $10 to win $28.50 total)
Switzerland: +200 (bet $10 to win $30 total)
Morocco: +210 (bet $10 to win $31 total)
Canada: +210 (bet $10 to win $31 total)
Norway: +230 (bet $10 to win $33 total)
Mexico: +290 (bet $10 to win $39 total)
Senegal: +350 (bet $10 to win $45 total)
Japan: +440 (bet $10 to win $54 total)
Algeria: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)
Ivory Coast: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)
Ecuador: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)
Egypt: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)
Ghana: +750 (bet $10 to win $85 total)
Croatia: +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total)
Australia: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)

The USA is currently one of the favorites to reach the World Cup quarterfinals (Getty Images).

Here’s what to know about this oddsboard. 

Recent History: The quarterfinals are kinda a given for France, at least in recent years. The French have made it to at least the quarterfinals in five of the last seven World Cups, and they have made the final in four of the last seven years, winning the tournament twice. As for Spain, it has only made the quarterfinals twice in the past seven tournaments, but did win it all in 2010. 

The Host Nations: Before this summer, Canada had never won a World Cup match in two tournament appearances. But that has all changed. Canada is through to the Round of 16 after beating South Africa in the Round of 32. As for Mexico, it has two quarterfinal appearances all time (1970 and 1986), and the USA has one QF appearance (2002). 

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Mexico has won Group A and officially clinched a spot in the knockout round. 

El Tri will play Ecuador in its Round of 32 game in Mexico City on June 30th on FOX. If Mexico advances, it will play the winner of the England vs. DR Congo matchup in the Round of 16.

With the showdown now set, FanDuel Sportsbook has released the betting odds for the Round of 32 matchup.

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Moneyline

Mexico: +120 (bet $10 to win $22 total)
Ecuador: +290 (bet $10 to win $39 total)
Draw: +190 (bet $10 to win $29 total)

To Advance

Mexico: -182 (bet $10 to win $15.49 total)
Ecuador +148 (bet $10 to win $24.80 total)

This is the fourth time that Mexico has topped the group stage of a World Cup, with the other three coming in 1986, 1994 and 2002. 

With the 3-0 win over Czechia on Wednesday, Mexico remains unbeaten in World Cup group games at home, going a combined 7-2-0 (W-D-L), with two wins and a draw in 1970 and 1986, and now three wins in 2026. 

Before the tournament began, Mexico was listed at +6500 to win the World Cup. Now, after winning its first three games of the tournament without giving up a goal, Mexico has surged up the oddsboard to +4500. 

Can Mexico build off its first three matches and make a deep run in this tournament? Let’s check out the updated odds for El Tri as of June 29.

Team Mexico — Stage of Elimination

Last 32: +125 (bet $10 to win $22.50 total)
Last 16: +140 (bet $10 to win $24 total)
Quarterfinals: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)
Semifinals: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)
Runner-up: +2700 (bet $10 to win $280 total)
Outright winner: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)

Mexico is currently +4500 to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup after winning Group A (Getty Images).

Mexico’s Past World Cup Results

1930: Group stage
1934: Did not qualify
1938: Withdrew
1950: Group stage
1954: Group stage
1958: Group stage
1962: Group stage
1966: Group stage
1970: Quarterfinals
1974: Did not qualify
1978: Group stage
1982: Did not qualify
1986: Quarterfinals
1990: Banned
1994: Round of 16
1998: Round of 16
2002: Round of 16
2006: Round of 16
2010: Round of 16
2014: Round of 16
2018: Round of 16
2022: Group stage
2026: TBD

What to know: Mexico has made a habit of being in the running, but never really being in the running. Make sense? Consider this: El Tri made it out of the group stage in seven consecutive World Cups (1994-2018), but never made it past the Round of 16 in any of those years. In 2022, Mexico failed to make it out of the group stage. Mexico has now advanced to the knockout stage in eight of the last nine World Cups. It is important to note, however, that Mexico has never made it past the quarterfinals at a FIFA men’s World Cup. 

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Brazill will play its first knockout stage game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Japan on Thursday at Houston Stadium. Neymar made a brief appearance in Brazil’s group stage finale against Scotland, but will he be called upon again?

Here’s everything we know about Neymar’s status for Brazil vs. Japan:

Will Neymar Play vs. Japan?

Neymar is available on the bench for Brazil’s round of 32 matchup with Japan. Neymar has yet to start a match at the 2026 World Cup, making his lone appearance off the bench vs. Scotland and playing 14 minutes.

Is Neymar Healthy?

Neymar missed Brazil’s first two matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a calf injury he sustained on May 17 while playing for his club in Brazil, Santos. The initial timeline for Neymar’s absence was two to three weeks; he returned on June 24.

What’s At Stake For Brazil?

Brazil will be playing for a spot in the round of 16. Brazil has qualified for the round of 16 in every edition of the tournament since 1966, and has not missed the round of 16 in the mordern group-stage era, which started in 1986.

If Brazil beats Japan, it will play the winner of Ivory Coast vs. Norway in the round of 16.

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