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World Cup Predictions

Mateo Retegui of Italy celebrates his goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Israel

Football Acca Tips Today: World Cup Qualifying Play-Off Betting Tips

Simon FlynnSimon Flynn
26 Mar 2026
Robert Lewandowski will look to inspire Poland against Albania on Thursday

Poland vs Albania predictions: Poles can prevail on home soil

Daniel ChildsDaniel Childs
25 Mar 2026
Brian Riemer has his sights set on World Cup qualification with Denmark

Denmark vs North Macedonia predictions: Danes can seal high-scoring success

Daniel ChildsDaniel Childs
25 Mar 2026
Milan Skriniar's return to fitness is a major boost for Slovakia

Slovakia vs Kosovo predictions: Home is where the heart is for Falcons

Aaron AshleyAaron Ashley
25 Mar 2026
Vincenzo Montella's Turkey are very hard to beat at home

Turkey vs Romania predictions: Hosts can triumph in an entertaining affair

Joe CaseyJoe Casey
25 Mar 2026
Craig Bellamy is aiming to guide Wales to their second successive World Cup finals

World Cup Play-Off Predictions

James MiltonJames Milton
25 Mar 2026
Craig Bellamy will have his eyes firmly fixed on getting Wales to this summer's World Cup

Wales vs Bosnia-Herzegovina predictions: Wales can utilise home advantage

Gareth FreemanGareth Freeman
24 Mar 2026
Serhiy Rebrov's Ukraine have a decent record in single-leg playoffs

Ukraine vs Sweden predictions: More playoff success for Ukraine

Aaron RoganAaron Rogan
24 Mar 2026
Michael O'Neill's Northern Ireland are capable of giving Italy plenty to do in Bergamo

Italy vs Northern Ireland predictions: Visitors can cause some problems

Aaron RoganAaron Rogan
24 Mar 2026
Heimir Hallgrímsson's Ireland should travel to Prague in confident mood

Czech Republic vs Republic of Ireland predictions: Ireland can thwart home advantage

Warren AshurstWarren Ashurst
24 Mar 2026
Craig Bellamy is aiming to guide Wales to their second successive World Cup finals

Wales vs. North Macedonia predictions: Stalemate on the cards in Cardiff

authorRyan Murray
17 Nov 2025
Steve Clarke's Scotland face a crunch clash with Denmark on Tuesday

Scotland vs Denmark predictions: Goals at a premium in tense Hampden finale

authorRyan Murray
17 Nov 2025
Michael O'Neill's Northern Ireland have little to play for in their final group game at home to Luxembourg.

Northern Ireland vs Luxembourg predictions: Norn Iron to end on a high

James MasonJames Mason
16 Nov 2025
Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland kept their qualification hopes alive with victory over Portugal

Hungary vs Republic of Ireland predictions: Irish to come up just short in qualifying pursuit

Tom McGarryTom McGarry
15 Nov 2025
Thomas Tuchel will be hoping his England side can round off their World Cup qualifying campaign in style

Albania vs England predictions: Three Lions to overpower their hosts

Joe ChampionJoe Champion
15 Nov 2025
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy has his side in the mix for a 2026 World Cup place

Liechtenstein vs Wales predictions: Welsh can seal high-scoring success

Daniel ChildsDaniel Childs
14 Nov 2025
Steve Clarke's Scotland face a crunch clash with Denmark on Tuesday

Greece vs Scotland predictions: Goals on the cards in Athens

Joe CaseyJoe Casey
14 Nov 2025
Michael O'Neill's Northern Ireland are battling hard to reach the 2026 World Cup

Slovakia vs Northern Ireland predictions: Crunch clash in Kosice could be a cracker

James MiltonJames Milton
13 Nov 2025
Croatia vs Faroe Islands: Team news and Match preview

Croatia vs Faroe Islands: Team news and Match preview

Joel PattisonJoel Pattison
13 Nov 2025
Luxembourg vs Germany: Match Preview and Team News

Luxembourg vs Germany: Match Preview and Team News

Joel PattisonJoel Pattison
13 Nov 2025
Poland vs Netherlands: Match Preview and Team News

Poland vs Netherlands: Match Preview and Team News

Joel PattisonJoel Pattison
13 Nov 2025
France vs Ukraine: Match Preview and Team News

France vs Ukraine: Match Preview and Team News

Joel PattisonJoel Pattison
12 Nov 2025
Thomas Tuchel will not accept a slip in standards despite England having already sealed World Cup qualification

England vs Serbia predictions: Lions can extend their winning streak

Daniel ChildsDaniel Childs
12 Nov 2025
Heimir Hallgrímsson's Republic of Ireland look up against it when they face Portugal

Republic of Ireland vs Portugal predictions: Leaders set to end Irish hopes

Warren AshurstWarren Ashurst
12 Nov 2025
Harry Kane is expected to return to the England team after missing Thursday's friendly against Wales

Latvia vs England predictions: Three Lions to book place in finals

Alex HiltonAlex Hilton
12 Oct 2025
Heimir Hallgrímsson's Republic of Ireland look up against it when they face Portugal

Republic of Ireland vs Armenia predictions: Wobbly hosts are hard to trust

Alex HiltonAlex Hilton
12 Oct 2025
Craig Bellamy's Wales face a crucial clash with Belgium on Monday and face an in-form Jeremy Doku in Cardiff

Wales vs Belgium predictions: Doku could dent Welsh qualification hopes

James MiltonJames Milton
11 Oct 2025
Portugal host the Republic of Ireland at Estádio José Alvalade on Saturday evening (7:45pm BST), looking to maintain their perfect start in Group F and edge closer to World Cup qualification

Portugal vs Republic of Ireland match preview

Joel PattisonJoel Pattison
10 Oct 2025
Steve Clarke's Scotland face Japan in their final Hampden Park pre-World Cup game.

Scotland vs Belarus predictions: Tartan Army to enjoy routine win

Aaron AshleyAaron Ashley
10 Oct 2025
France make the trip to Reykjavik to face Iceland at Laugardalsvöllur on Monday evening (19:45 BST), aiming to maintain their stranglehold on Group I with another assured performance

Iceland vs France match preview

Joel PattisonJoel Pattison
10 Oct 2025
The Netherlands host Finland in Amsterdam on Sunday at 17:00 BST, aiming to extend their strong run in Group G and edge closer to World Cup qualification

Netherlands vs Finland match preview

Joel PattisonJoel Pattison
10 Oct 2025
Spain welcome Georgia to the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday evening (7:45 BST), looking to maintain their flawless qualification campaign and tighten their stranglehold on Group E

Spain vs Georgia match preview

Joel PattisonJoel Pattison
9 Oct 2025
Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland side face an uphill task if they are to qualify for the World Cup

Portugal vs Republic of Ireland predictions: Nations League champions too slick for visitors

James MiltonJames Milton
9 Oct 2025
Michael O'Neill's side host Slovakia as their bid to qualify for next year's World Cup continues

Northern Ireland vs Slovakia predictions: Hosts can claim crucial victory in Belfast

James MiltonJames Milton
8 Oct 2025
Steve Clarke will be confident that Scotland can gain a win at home to Greece

Scotland vs Greece predictions: Scots can seal a significant win

Daniel ChildsDaniel Childs
7 Oct 2025

World Cup Predictions

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World Cup 2026 Favourites

Who are the favourites to win the World Cup 2026?

The Euro 2024 final saw Spain defeat England 2-1 with a dramatic 86 minute winner from Mikel Oyarzabal. Both teams are firm favourites to win the World Cup 2026. Can Thomas Tuchel finally get England over the line in a major competition?

Elsewhere, the usual suspects such as France, Argentina, Brazil, Portugal and Germany are in contention to lift the trophy in New York.

For a surprise inclusion and long shot, look no further than Norway who are also amongst the favourites. No doubt Erling Haaland will have a big part to play in how far Norway go in World Cup 2026.

  • Spain
  • England
  • France
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Portugal
  • Germany
  • Norway
  • Netherlands

Who are the favourites to score the most goals at World Cup 2026?

Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot at the last World Cup in Qatar, scoring eight goals, whilst Harry Kane scored the most goals at World Cup 2018 in Russia. Harry Kane was also joint top scorer at the 2024 Euros in Germany. It’s no surprise that they top the list of favourites for World Cup 2026.

Of course, you can’t discount legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in what is likely to be their last World Cup appearance.

Norway have failed to qualify for the last twelve major tournaments. Erling Haaland will be looking to kick start his goalscoring record at World Cup 2026.

Lamine Yamal broke onto the scene at Euro 2024 and will be looking to continue cementing his place in the record books at just 18 years old.

Here is an expanded list of favourites to score the most goals at World 2026.

  • Kylian Mbappé - France
  • Harry Kane - England
  • Lionel Messi - Argentina
  • Erling Haaland - Norway
  • Lamine Yamal - Spain
  • Romelu Lukaku - Belgium
  • Cole Palmer - England
  • Cristiano Ronaldo - Portugal
  • Memphis Depay - Netherlands
  • Mikel Oyarzabal - Spain
  • Nick Woltemade - Germany
  • Raphinha - Brazil
  • Vinícius Júnior - Brazil
  • Lautaro Martinez - Argentina
  • Cody Gakpo - Netherlands
  • Dani Olmo - Spain

Who are favourites to be the winning continent?

Europe are huge favourites. Although, South America can’t be dismissed by any means with Argentina looking to win back to back World Cups (a feat not achieved since Brazil in 1958 and 1962), whilst Brazil haven't won a World Cup since 2002.

Keep up to date with everything you need to know about World Cup 2026 with LiveScore.

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