World Cup 2026 Picks: Who Will Reach The Final?

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The start of the 2026 World Cup is fast approaching, but for many of the top-ranked nations, they will be dreaming of making it through to the final week of the competition.

We have gone through the teams that we believe will reach the World Cup semi-finals in 2026, but here, we will consider the nations that could secure their spot in the showpiece fixture on the global soccer calendar. Find our World Cup picks to reach the final here.

World Cup 2026 Odds: Team to Reach the Final

Nation To Reach The FinalOdds
Spain+240
France+250
England+350
Brazil+400
Argentina+400
Portugal+500
Germany+600
Netherlands+800
Norway+1200
Belgium+1600
Colombia+2000
Switzerland+2000
Other Selections+2500 & Bigger

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World Cup 2026 Picks: Which Teams Will Reach The Final?

Spain

We like the chances of one of the major contenders at this summer’s World Cup to reach the final. Spain have shown their dominance on the global stage over the last two years, winning the EUROs and finishing as the runners-up in the UEFA Nations League.

Their roster is brimming with young and exciting talent, and this summer could be Yamine Lamal’s moment to showcase why he is considered to be the next big thing in soccer. We fully expect Spain to top their group, before overcoming Austria and likely Croatia in the first two knockout rounds.

The European champions will then likely face the USA in the quarterfinals, before a mouth-watering showdown in the semi-finals against a major heavyweight such as Germany or France.

Portugal

For those who have been reading throughout all of our World Cup picks, there is no surprise that we expect Portugal to reach the 2026 final.

The squad is stacked with proven winners, with Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, and Vitinha all forming crucial parts of the recent PSG Champions League-winning squad. We fully expect Roberto

Martinez’s side to qualify as group winners, before a potential clash with Switzerland awaits in the round of 16. Crucial battles will come in the next two rounds, potentially facing Argentina in the quarterfinals and either England or Brazil in the semi-finals.

Alex Dudley
Contributor Alex has covered huge sporting events for various websites and publications. He has attended football European Championships, Rugby League and Union World Cups, and the Paralympics. Alex is dedicated to giving the most insightful tips for VegasOdds readers and specialises in horse racing, soccer, golf and basketball.

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