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France favored, Mbappe tops scoring odds at World Cup

7/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened on June 11 in the United States and will conclude with final at MetLife Stadium on July 19.
FanDuel lists France +175 as the favorite, with Argentina +390 and Brazil +1100.
Kylian Mbappe leads Golden Boot odds at +125, followed by Lionel Messi +140.
After France beat Sweden, Brazil meets Norway on July 5.
Martinez, Simon and Becker top Golden Glove odds while Yamal leads Young Player race.

History

Historical Context

After FIFA awarded the United States the 1994 World Cup on July 4 1988, the tournament set a record attendance of 3,587,538 and proved financially successful, prompting the creation of Major League Soccer in 1993. That commercial triumph now underpins expectations for the 2026 edition, which will expand to 48 teams across the U.S., Canada and Mexico and reshape tournament economics.

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Story summary

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened on June 11 in the United States and will conclude with final at MetLife Stadium on July 19.
FanDuel lists France +175 as the favorite, with Argentina +390 and Brazil +1100.
Kylian Mbappe leads Golden Boot odds at +125, followed by Lionel Messi +140.
After France beat Sweden, Brazil meets Norway on July 5.
Martinez, Simon and Becker top Golden Glove odds while Yamal leads Young Player race.

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