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The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals go down Tuesday and Wednesday, but let's take a peek ahead to what the final match could look like in terms of odds projections.
BetOnline.ag posted lookahead lines for the four potential matchups on the table. As you can see below, France are favored in both scenarios should it advance past Spain in the semis.
Spain vs. England is a tossup in the eyes of the oddsmakers, while Argentina and Lionel Messi are underdogs in either possible matchup.
World Cup Final Odds (to lift the trophy)
France -145
England +125
France -155
Argentina +135
Spain -110
England -110
Spain -135
Argentina +115
Tuesday's Match - France vs. Spain
France and Spain have been the two most complete teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Entering today's semifinal, both are undefeated and neither has trailed in a match, making this one of the tournament's marquee clashes.
France has reached the semifinals by winning all five matches while outscoring opponents 14-2.
They come into Tuesday's match as a -152 favorite while Spain is in uncharted territory as a rare World Cup underdog that promises a payout of $126 for every $100 bet.
Top goalscorer betting markets for France include Kylian Mbappé, the tournament-leading scorer, as well as Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola, Michael Olise and Désiré Doué.
Spain has also won every match and has conceded just one goal through five games. Goalkeeper Unai Simón has put together one of the tournament's best defensive performances.
Their leading goalscorer betting markets will include Mikel Oyarzabal, Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Ferran Torres and Mikel Merino (quarterfinal winner vs. Belgium).
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
