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2026 World Cup Quarterfinals: Top Contenders Emerge

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WatchSportsLive Newsroom
Jun 2, 2026 · 1 min read
2026 World Cup Quarterfinals: Top Contenders Emerge

The group stage is coming to a close, and the odds are out for the quarterfinals. Favorites like Argentina and France are leading the pack.

Advancing to the quarterfinals is a significant milestone, as it puts a team in a strong position to contend for the World Cup title. Winning two knockout stage games is a challenging task, but it's a crucial step towards ultimate victory.

As of June 28, the updated odds for reaching the quarterfinals are available at FanDuel Sportsbook. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners, and FOX Sports may be compensated if you sign up or place a wager.

Quarterfinals Odds

The top contenders to reach the quarterfinals include Argentina: -350, France: -185, England: -175, Spain: -130, Netherlands: -110, and Brazil: -105. Other teams, such as the USA: +110, Colombia: +130, and Portugal: +175, are also in the running.

Recent history suggests that France is a strong contender, having made it to at least the quarterfinals in five of the last seven World Cups. Spain, on the other hand, has only made it to the quarterfinals twice in the past seven tournaments but won the tournament in 2010.

The host nations, Canada and Mexico, have had varying degrees of success. Canada has never won a World Cup match in two tournament appearances but has now advanced to the Round of 32. Mexico has two quarterfinal appearances, and the USA has one.

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