World Cup Predictions and Betting Tips

Let LiveScore guide you through World Cup 2026 this summer. Our expert betting writers will predict the score and more for every match at the World Cup. You'll also find betting tips for popular markets such as both teams to score, goalscorer predictions and handicaps recommendations.

Our betting experts consider everything from previous stats and head to head encounters to the latest team news and recent form.

Our World Cup coverage also includes:

• Group stage predictions and previews
• Bracket and knockout stage predictions
• Other popular markets such as outright winner, top finish, top goalscorer, golden ball, golden glove, group winner, group bottom place and to qualify from group
• the latest odds from LiveScore Bet

See all of our group stage predictions and betting tips:

• World Cup 2026 group A predictions
• World Cup 2026 group B predictions

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?

Having won the last World Cup together with Messi's last campaign, Argentina must be considered favourites. Elsewhere, the usual suspects such as France, Brazil, Portugal and Germany are in contention to lift the trophy at the Metlife Stadium.

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.

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.

More World Cup 2026 betting tips

• Goal Machine Haaland to Seize His Chance on the Biggest Stage?
• England Set for Group Perfection?
• Egypt to Make History?
• McTominay Can Be Scotland's Main Man Once More
• France to collect seven group stage points
• Thiago Tipped to Shine for Brazil
• Turkey to Pip USA to First in Group D?
• England’s 100% Group Stage Pursuit
• Senegal to Fluff their Lines in North America
• Tournament Winner Drawn into Group H
• Will Brazil Make It Six?
• In-form Olise Could Sparkle This Summer
• Prolific Kane Can Win Second Golden Boot
• Japan Can Spring a Surprise in Group F
• Simon to Stand Out Between the Sticks?
• South America to Reign Supreme at World Cup 2026
• Portugal to Go All the Way at World Cup 2026

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