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France Doubles Argentina as Favorite to Win 2026 World Cup After Round of 16 Start
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First reported by Mako · Jul 4, 2026
What happened
After France's Round of 16 win at the 2026 World Cup, betting odds now favor them with a 36% chance to win, doubling Argentina's 17%. Spain, Brazil, and England follow as notable contenders.
- 01France leads World Cup 2026 betting with a 36% winning chance after Round of 16 victories.
- 02Argentina, the defending champion, holds a 17% chance, less than half of France's odds.
- 03Lionel Messi's individual winning odds stand at 7%, below Argentina's team odds.
- 04Spain, Brazil, and England are next strongest contenders with 13%, 7%, and 7% chances respectively.
- 05Portugal has a 6% chance, while all other teams have 3% or less.
- 06France's odds jumped 19 percentage points after their recent win, overtaking Argentina.
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