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Martin Green's 2026 WC Picks: Mexico R16, 48-Team Expansion

6/9/2026

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Summary

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Martin Green released his 2026 World Cup picks, noting a longshot over +1000.
The tournament expands to 48 teams, opening June 11, with the U.S. debuting June 12.
FanDuel odds list France +470, Spain +480, England +650, Brazil +800 and Argentina +950.
Green backs Mexico to reach the Round of 16 at +125, noting No. 15 FIFA ranking.
He posted an 18-8 Champions League record, earning nearly $1,000 profit so far.

History

Historical Context

The 1998 FIFA World Cup, hosted by France from 10 June to 12 July, featured 32 national teams and 704 players, illustrating FIFA’s move toward a broader global stage. This expansion showed the appeal of a larger field and set a precedent for later growth of the tournament format in subsequent editions.

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Story summary

Martin Green released his 2026 World Cup picks, noting a longshot over +1000.
The tournament expands to 48 teams, opening June 11, with the U.S. debuting June 12.
FanDuel odds list France +470, Spain +480, England +650, Brazil +800 and Argentina +950.
Green backs Mexico to reach the Round of 16 at +125, noting No. 15 FIFA ranking.
He posted an 18-8 Champions League record, earning nearly $1,000 profit so far.

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