World Cup Betting Offers - 2026

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World Cup 2026 Key Dates:

Start: Sunday 20th November (Qatar v Ecuador, 4pm UK Time)

England v Iran, Mon 21st Nov, kickoff 1pm UK Time
England v USA, Fri 25th Nov, kickoff 7pm UK Time
Wales v England, Tue 29th Nov, kickoff 7pm UK Time

Final: Sunday 18th December (3pm UK Time)

TV Coverage: All matches will be broadcast live on the BBC or ITV

Here's our list of the best World Cup Free Bets for 2026:

As always ahead of a major tournament, there are two betting markets which dominate the discussion around Qatar 2022.

Leading the way is the Outright Winner market. Who will be getting their hands on that famous trophy on the 18th of December?

Next in the popularity stakes comes the Golden Boot betting. Will it be one of the established names who blast their way to top scorer honours? Or could we be in for a surprise?

World Cup Outright Betting

Heading into the first-ever Winter World Cup, four nations have emerged as the main challengers for glory.

Brazil – 4/1 with William Hill

Out in front at the head of the market are the samba stars of Brazil. The number one side in the world according to the FIFA Rankings, Tite’s men arrive in fine form with just one defeat in their past 29 fixtures. Brazil boasts a strong Ederson, Thiago Silva, Casemiro, and Neymar spine, and have been banging in the goals of late, scoring three or more in six of their last seven. The hot conditions won’t inconvenience, and this star-studded squad looks set for a deep run.

France – 6/1 with Betfred

If the trophy is to fall to a European nation, defending champions France may be the most likely side to do it. With the electrifying Kylian Mbappé, Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema, and experienced Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud, the side is blessed with an abundance of riches in the forward positions. The defensive and goalkeeping positions also look strong, but with N’Golo Kanté increasingly injury-prone, and Paul Pogba plagued with issues, the traditionally strong area of central midfield may suddenly have become the side’s area of weakness.

Argentina – 7/1 with Coral

Lionel Messi and co look well placed to make a run at the title in what will most likely be the little magician’s final appearance at a World Cup Finals. Messi may not be quite the force of old, but he still has all the tools to unlock even the meanest defence at the tournament. Lautaro Martinez and Angel Di Maria fill out the attack for a tough and rugged side who are now unbeaten in 35 international fixtures.

England – 7/1 with Ladbrokes

And what about England? Can Gareth Southgate’s troops finally end all those years of hurt? On recent form, you would say that is unlikely for a side that suffered relegation from their UEFA Nations League group. They did however coast through qualifying, and undoubtedly have the talent in the forward positions to give plenty of sides a headache. The question marks come in the shape of an unsettled back line, and central midfield which, whilst solid, lacks imagination.

Best of the Rest

Outside of the top four, the main challenge may come from the European Nations. Spain are going well under Luis Enrique and possesses one of the most exciting midfields in the competition. The Netherlands fall firmly into the young and improving category and may be ready to make their presence felt. Germany have looked underwhelming, but are not to be underestimated given their record at major competitions. And don’t discount a decent run from Denmark who whilst a little inconsistent, are a classy outfit on their day, and may find the draw opening up for them.

Golden Boot Betting

The famous World Cup Trophy is of course the main aim for all players heading into the tournament. However, many of the strikers lining up in Qatar may have at least one eye on the Golden Boot Award. Another area which attracts a huge amount of interest, here we take a look at the main contenders.

Harry Kane – 8/1 with William Hill

England’s talisman bagged this honour in Russia in 2018 and is the favourite in most betting lists to do so once again. With ten goals in twelve for Spurs so far this season, Kane looks as deadly as ever in front of goal and can be trusted to make the most of the chances that come his way. The draw also looks to have been kind to his chances. With the USA, Wales and Iran providing the Group opposition, followed by a likely Last 16 clash with Ecuador or Senegal, Kane may be well on his way to matching his 2018 tally of 6 before we reach the Quarter Final stages.

Kylian Mbappé and Karim Benzema – 15/2 and 10/1 with Betfred

A mixture of youth and experience looks set to provide the main goal threat for France. With 10 goals in 11 in Ligue 1, the electrifying Mbappé has started the season in prolific form, but players don’t come too much more experienced on the international stage than Real Madrid’s Benzema who, at 34, is playing the best football of his career. If France go well, it will most likely be on the back of a significant goals contribution from these two, but splitting the pair isn’t easy.

Lionel Messi – 14/1 with William Hill

For the neutral, an Argentina success, with Lionel Messi lifting the Golden Boot would make for an irresistible storyline. And it may not be that far-fetched. With 90 goals in 164 appearances, Messi is unsurprisingly Argentina’s all-time top scorer and has bagged 6 from 11 so far in Ligue 1 this season. Expect Messi to prominent in both the goals and assists charts, and should Argentina make it through to the latter stages, he may well go close.

Others to Consider

Neymar remains the golden boy of Brazilian football, and will once again be carrying the hopes of a nation. Prodigiously talented and with eight goals in ten for PSG so far this season, he will be the choice of many. Lautaro Martinez of Argentina may not arrive with the same hype as Messi, but is more of an out-and-out goal-getter than the all-time great and may be the man to benefit most from Messi’s creativity. Romelu Lukaku meanwhile is a reliable source of goals for Belgium, whilst Kai Havertz is an interesting left-field selection for a German side without an obvious focal point to their attack.

Group Stages

Looking at the Group stages the Netherlands, England, Argentina, and Brazil look rock solid to top Groups A, B, C and G, but are priced accordingly.

France may be made to work a little harder than many expect in Group D, coming up against a Denmark outfit who have beaten them twice since June of this year.

Belgium should be good enough in Group F, but do face Croatia who invariably raise their game at the World Cup and finished runners-up in 2018.

Easily the toughest section to call in terms of the Group winner is Group E. Japan and Costa Rica look up against it, but separating Spain and tournament specialists Germany is no easy task.

Group H meanwhile doesn’t look particularly strong, with Uruguay and Portugal looking the sides most likely to progress.

Betting Tips

Brazil to win the World Cup – 4/1 with William Hill

No prizes for originality, but Brazil do look to have the most well-balanced squad and a far safer route to the final than market rivals France and Argentina.

Denmark each way – 40/1 with Spreadex

And for a more speculative selection, Denmark may well give you a good run for your money. Those recent results over France stand out, and should they top Group D, they will most likely land in the opposite half of the draw to Brazil, Argentina, Spain, and France.

Harry Kane to win the Golden Boot – 8/1 with William Hill

A soft Group B is simply too much to resist for a player thoroughly proven at this level. We expect England’s talisman to fill his boots once again.

Lautaro Martinez each way in Golden Boot Market – 33/1 with bet365

At 25 years of age, Inter hitman Martinez is entering the prime of his career and may be ready to grab the headlines on the international stage. Only one goal behind Messi at the Copa America, he’s more than double the price of the PSG man here, and worth chancing each way.

Group Stage Yankee:
Denmark to win Group D at 11/4
Germany to win Group E at 11/10
Croatia to win Group F at 11/4
Uruguay to win Group H at 2/1
All odds are bet365
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