France and Spain are joint favourites at around +500 with major US sportsbooks as of May 2026. England follow at +600, with Brazil at +700 and Argentina — defending champions — at +900. The market has shifted significantly since the December 2025 group draw revealed France and Spain's relatively favourable paths.

+500 (American odds) means you win $500 profit on a $100 bet — total return $600. It also implies an approximately 16.7% probability of winning in the bookmaker's view. The "+" prefix means the team is the underdog or priced above evens. "-" odds would mean they're the favourite (e.g. -200 means bet $200 to win $100 profit).

Our top value picks are: Netherlands at +1400 (good squad, underrated path), Lamine Yamal for Top Scorer at +900 (Spain should go deep and he's world class), and Morocco at +2500 (proven 2026 tournament contenders — they reached the 2022 semi-final as a benchmark of their quality). Always compare odds across multiple sportsbooks before placing.

Outright winner markets close when the tournament starts on June 11, 2026, though some books close specific markets earlier. Match betting opens around a week before each game and closes at kickoff. In-play betting remains open during matches. Always check your sportsbook's terms for exact market close times.

Online sports betting laws vary by country and US state. In the US, most states have now legalised sports betting — check your state's regulations. In the UK, betting on football is fully legal with licensed operators. Always bet with licensed, regulated sportsbooks and check the laws in your jurisdiction before depositing.

Yes — most sportsbooks offer match betting on every game in the tournament, from the Opening Match on June 11 through to the Final on July 19. Markets typically include match result, total goals, both teams to score, first goalscorer, correct score, handicap and more. In-play markets open once games kick off.