Who is favored to win the World Cup in 2026?

France and Spain are currently the top favorites to win the tournament, with England and Argentina also among the leading contenders according to recent betting markets.

How many teams are participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

The 2026 tournament features an expanded format with 48 teams competing across 12 groups, totaling 72 fixtures.

Who are the favorites for the Golden Boot in 2026?

Kylian Mbappe is a primary favorite for the Golden Boot, with other top contenders including Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Lionel Messi.

When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 begin?

The tournament is scheduled to begin with the first kickoff on June 11, 2026, and the group stage will run through June 28, 2026.

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot Odds — Top Scorer Futures

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Golden Boot · WC 2026

Golden Boot

Top-scorer futures for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup Golden Boot odds hub for top-scorer futures, player shortlist movement, and squad context.

Outright Group winners Top scorer BTTS Specials

No live prices yetThe Golden Boot (top-scorer) market opens pre-tournament — back a player once a real shortlist and prices are live.

Top-scorer market

Golden Boot prices will be listed here as soon as the market opens. In the meantime, explore the markets with a live reference card:

Outright winner48 nations Group winners12 groups Top scorersGolden Boot race BTTSPer fixture