15:09  ,  July 8, 2026

2026 World Cup favorites announced ahead of quarterfinals

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, Opta’s supercomputer has updated its tournament projections, naming 2022 World Cup runners-up France as the favorites to win this year’s title. 

Accordingly, France’s chances of becoming 2026 World Cup champions are estimated at 27.13%, up from 13.01% before the tournament began.

The reigning European champions, Spain, have a 22.07% chance of winning the 2026 World Cup, while the defending champions, Argentina, are given a 14.64% probability.

They are followed by England (13.07%), Norway (6.61%), Morocco (4.15%), Belgium (3.80%), Colombia (2.36%), and Switzerland (2.21%).

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