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Spain, France Lead World Cup Odds; Mexico Favored for R16

6/4/2026

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Summary

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Betting markets list Spain and France as the shortest odds, shown as +475 and +500 in one projection and +450 and +480 in sportsbook odds.
Other top odds include England at +650, Brazil at +750, Argentina at +900, USMNT at +6500 and Mexico at +7000.
An all-chalk bracket predicts a Spain-England final with exact-matchup odds of +1400.
Analyst Martin Green backs Mexico to reach the Round of 16 at +125.

History

Historical Context

FIFA’s 1998 World Cup featured 32 teams from 10 June to 12 July in France, with Brazil—the only nation to have entered every edition—playing as defending champion. European side Spain was an early favorite, a pattern of pre-tournament expectations that continues to shape today’s betting markets. The tournament also recorded 704 players and ended with France defeating Brazil 3-0 in the final, underscoring European strength.

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Story summary

Betting markets list Spain and France as the shortest odds, shown as +475 and +500 in one projection and +450 and +480 in sportsbook odds.
Other top odds include England at +650, Brazil at +750, Argentina at +900, USMNT at +6500 and Mexico at +7000.
An all-chalk bracket predicts a Spain-England final with exact-matchup odds of +1400.
Analyst Martin Green backs Mexico to reach the Round of 16 at +125.

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