⚽ France World Cup 2026 Odds & Predictions: Can France Avenge Finals Loss?
After losing on penalties last time out, France must be champing at the bit to get to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and looking to set the story straight. Didier Deschamps leads one of the most impressive sides on the world stage into battle, and his resume is loaded with impressive finishes on the world stage: in 2014, they reached the quarter-finals; in 2018, they won the whole thing; and in 2022, they finished runners-up.
So, it's no surprise that the France World Cup odds are amongst the shortest in the tournament, sitting at +500. And, with Kylian Mbappe leading the way, they might just pay that off.
📊 France World Cup odds 2026
The best World Cup betting sites will offer plenty of markets, but here are some of the best from DraftKings; odds updated May 27 and subject to change:
| Market | Odds | Probability | Profit ($10 bet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| To win outright (Champion) | +500 | 16.67% | $50 |
| To reach final | +300 | 25% | $30 |
| To reach semi final | +130 | 43.48% | $13 |
| To reach quarter final | -140 | 58.33% | $7.14 |
| To reach last 16 | -340 | 77.27% | $2.94 |
Stage of elimination
In a similar vein you can bet where a team will be eliminated as opposed to how far they'll advance in the tournament.
| Stage of elimination | Odds | Probability | Profit ($10 bet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32 | +450 | 18.18% | $45 |
| Last 16 | +350 | 22.22% | $35 |
| Group Stage | +1400 | 6.67% | $140 |
| Quarter-finals | +350 | 22.22% | $35 |
| Semi-finals | +400 | 20% | $40 |
| Runner-up | +650 | 13.33% | $65 |
| Outright Winner | +500 | 16.67% | $50 |
🏆 France World Cup 2026 predictions and best bets
To reach the final (+300)
I've been pretty timid about my predictions, often erring on the side of safety. That ends with this France team. I like France to reach the final with the excellent price of +300, but I'll also have France to reach the semi-final at +140. I don't see a stumbling block for this team along the way, even though they're likely to face some excellent squads (England and Brazil are prime candidates).
It's just that France has the best attacking team in the world, headlined by Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, and I think they can keep pace with any team in the world. The youth of Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, and Desire Doue is just a cherry on top. It's going to be Deschamps' final tournament, and anything short of a trip to the final will be a disappointment in his swan song.
⚽ France World Cup 2026 roster
France has one of the best rosters in the entire world, comprised of numerous all-world players and numerous players that might grab that title as they continue to develop and age in the coming years. There is no shortage of skill and experience, players who have won it all, won domestic trophies, and won individual accolades.
| Player (Position) | Parent Club |
|---|---|
| Mike Maignan (Goalkeeper) | AC Milan |
| Brice Samba (Goalkeeper) | Lens |
| Robin Risser (Goalkeeper) | Strasbourg |
| Lucas Digne (Defender) | Aston Villa |
| Malo Gusto (Defender) | Chelsea |
| Lucas Hernández (Defender) | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Theo Hernández (Defender) | Al-Hilal |
| Ibrahima Konaté (Defender) | Liverpool |
| Jules Koundé (Defender) | Barcelona |
| Maxence Lacroix (Defender) | Crystal Palace |
| William Saliba (Defender) | Arsenal |
| Dayot Upamecano (Defender) | Bayern Munich |
| N'Golo Kanté (Midfielder) | Fenerbahçe |
| Manu Koné (Midfielder) | Roma |
| Adrien Rabiot (Midfielder) | AC Milan |
| Aurélien Tchouaméni (Midfielder) | Real Madrid |
| Warren Zaïre-Emery (Midfielder) | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Maghnes Akliouche (Forward) | Monaco |
| Bradley Barcola (Forward) | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Rayan Cherki (Forward) | Manchester City |
| Ousmane Dembélé (Forward) | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Désiré Doué (Forward) | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta (Forward) | Crystal Palace |
| Kylian Mbappé (Forward) | Real Madrid |
| Michael Olise (Forward) | Bayern Munich |
| Marcus Thuram (Forward) | Inter Milan |
France World Cup Group Stage schedule
France's three games against Senegal, Iraq, and Norway are set for the following dates:
- June 16, 2026: vs. Senegal (MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J.)
- June 22, 2026: vs. Iraq (Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia)
- June 26, 2026: vs. Norway (Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass.)
❓ FIFA World Cup 2026 FAQ
Who is the favorite to win the World Cup?
Spain is the World Cup odds favorite, with odds of +475 odds at DraftKings. Those odds imply an 17.39% win probability.
Who won the last World Cup?
Argentina won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Where is the 2026 World Cup?
Canada, Mexico, and the United States, will host the 2026 World Cup, with 16 cities holding matches. The host cities are:
- Toronto (Canada)
- Vancouver (Canada)
- Guadalajara (Mexico)
- Mexico City (Mexico)
- Monterrey (Mexico)
- Atlanta
- Boston
- Dallas
- Houston
- Kansas City
- Los Angeles
- Miami
- New York / New Jersey
- Philadelphia
- Seattle
- San Francisco / Bay Area
When is the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup is set to run from June 11, 2026, until the final on July 19, 2026.
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