2026 FIFA World Cup Betting in Canada

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Association football has become increasingly popular in Canada in recent years, thanks in no small part to the inauguration of the Canadian Premier League in 2019. More recently, Canada will assume co-hosting duties in the 2026 World Cup, alongside neighbors the United States and Mexico.

This means that 2026 FIFA World Cup betting will prove particularly popular in Canada, with ‘The Reds’ qualifying for the finals for just the third ever time. Fortunately, we already offer a huge selection of soccer betting markets in Canada here at Betiton CA, including early outright prices on the winner of the tournament.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Hosts

This will be the 23rd iteration of the FIFA World Cup, and the first one to feature three different co-hosts. Interestingly, this trend will also be continued in the 2030 tournament, when Portugal, Spain and Morocco have been selected to share the responsibility of hosting. Canada, Mexico and the US qualified automatically as the host nations.

On June 16th, 2022, a total of 16 host cities were confirmed across all three co-host nations. Two of these were in Canada (Vancouver and Toronto), with matches in these cities set to be held at BC Place and the BMO Field. A further three host cities are located in Mexico and the remaining 11 are in the US. Here’s a summary of the tournament’s venues:

📍 Country	🏙️ City	🏟️ Venue
Canada	📌 Vancouver	BC Place
Canada	📌 Toronto	BMO Field
Mexico	📌 Monterrey	Estadio BBVA
Mexico	📌 Guadalajara	Estadio Akron
Mexico	📌 Mexico City	Estadio Azteca
United States	📌 Miami	Hard Rock Stadium
United States	📌 Boston	Gillette Stadium
United States	📌 San Francisco Bay Area	Levi’s Stadium
United States	📌 Seattle	Lumen Field
United States	📌 Philadelphia	Lincoln Financial Field
United States	📌 Los Angeles (Inglewood)	SoFi Stadium
United States	📌 Atlanta	Mercedes-Benz Stadium
United States	📌 Houston	NRG Stadium
United States	📌 Kansas City	GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
United States	📌 Dallas	AT&T Stadium
United States	📌 New York/New Jersey	MetLife Stadium

In total, 13 of the 104 tournament matches will take place in Canada, as the FIFA World Cup expands to include 48 competing national teams for the first time. New Jersey’s bustling MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford will host the showpiece final on July 19th, 2026.

The opening match of the tournament will take place on June 11th, at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. While the official draw for the competition has yet to be made, this game will feature co-host Mexico as they appear in their ninth consecutive finals.

FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers 

Before you engage in FIFA World Cup betting, it’s important to note that the three co-hosts are the only nations to have qualified for the finals so far. This means that there are 45 remaining World Cup places to be filled, with a total of 16 nations from Europe’s UEFA Confederation set to appear in the finals.

A minimum of nine African nations will compete, alongside at least eight from Asia’s AFC confederation. Interestingly, three additional Central American countries will qualify from CONCACAF in addition to the three hosts, with early FIFA betting making Panama, Costa Rica and Jamaica the heavy favourites to join their neighbors.

⚽ Confederation	🧮 Number of Qualifying Teams
✔️ AFC (Asia)	8
✔️ CAF (Africa)	9
✔️ CONCACAF (Central America)	3 (+3 Host Nations)
✔️ CONMEBOL (South America)	6
✔️ OFC (Oceania)	1
✔️ UEFA (Europe)	16
✔️ Play-Offs	2

FIFA 2026 World Cup Favourites to Win

Interestingly, defending champions Argentina are only fourth favourites to retain their crown in 2026. This is partially due to the fact that no team has successfully defended the World Cup since Brazil in 1962, while ‘La Albiceleste’ will be without the talismanic Lionel Messi this time around. 2022 runners-up France are the current pre-tournament FIFA 2026 World Cup favourites at odds of 6.40.

Interestingly, Brazil are second favourites at 6.50, despite the Seleção currently languishing in the sixth and final automatic CONMEBOL qualifying spot. The FIFA World Cup betting odds also make England the third favourite, at a current price of 7.60.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Outright Betting Odds

📌 Country	📊 Winner Odds
👉🏼 France	6.40
👉🏼 Brazil	6.50
👉🏼 England	7.60
👉🏼 Argentina	9.20
👉🏼 Spain	9.95
👉🏼 Germany	10.90
👉🏼 Portugal	13.90
👉🏼 Netherlands	16.90
👉🏼 Italy	22.25
👉🏼 Belgium	33.00

*Note that at the time of writing, the outright winner odds are accurate but subject to change.

How to Bet on the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Betiton Canada?

Having appraised the latest World Cup soccer betting odds, it’s time to learn how you can place your wagers here at Betiton Canada. As one of the best football World Cup betting sites, we have simplified the registration and betting process to create an optimal wagering experience.

1. Start your journey by opening the Betiton website. Then click through the Sign Up tab in the top left-hand corner of the screen.
2. You’ll then have to confirm a verifiable email and unique username, alongside a secure password. This will create access to your account once it has been opened.
3. The next step is to enter your personal data across two secure screens. Key datasets include your name, DOB and physical address, with this information used to automatically verify your identity and that you’re of legal age.
4. If your information is verified, your profile will appear and you can navigate your way to our Deposit tab. Then, confirm your preferred deposit amount and payment method, while remembering that you’ll have to credit your account with $10 or more to qualify for our welcome offer.
5. Once your deposit has been processed, both your real money and bonus balances will be updated. You can then browse our WC markets and place your first bet on the FIFA World Cup, with your selections automatically populating the bet slip in the bottom right-hand corner of the sportsbook.

2026 FIFA World Cup Betting Markets

In addition to the outright tournament winner, we offer a diverse selection of FIFA World Cup betting lines and markets here at Betiton CA. These include match betting outcomes and player props, but what are our picks of the best online World Cup betting markets?

• The Match Result or Outcome: The 48-team 2026 World Cup will feature a record 104 games, creating ample opportunity for match betting. As all our markets are priced over the course of 90 minutes, you pick either competing side to win or back the draw in any match that you choose. This is the simplest and most popular FIFA World Cup betting market.
• Over/Under Betting: We also offer over/under betting pertaining to the total number of goals that will be scored in a game. We’ll publish several totals as individual betting lines, and once you’ve made your selection based on an analysis of the competing sides, you’ll have to determine whether the actual amount of goals scored will be over or under this threshold.
• Both Teams to Score (BTTS): This is another subset of match betting and one that requires you to predict whether both teams will score (or not) in a specific game. This is an even-money market that usually unlocks an increased chance of winning, while you can inform your selections using team and form analysis. This will also prove highly popular in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
• Group Betting: With our group betting markets, you can pick teams to win individual groups during the round robin stage of the tournament. You can also back nations to qualify as runners-up or third place finishers, usually at relatively competitive odds. Arguably, some of Canada’s most competitive World Cup odds will be based around them reaching the round of 32.

2026 FIFA World Cup Betting Odds

At Betiton Canada, we use an odds widget to help you toggle between different odds formats. You can subsequently access FIFA World Cup odds in decimal, American and fractional formats. But how can you go about reading each one?

• Decimal Odds: As a default option,our football World Cup odds are published in the decimal format. This presents odds as a single number to two decimal places, while it lets you know how much you’ll win for every $1 that you bet successfully. This is inclusive of your stake amount.
• American Odds: American odds are a little more complex, and may be preferred by Canadian and US bettors. This format features three digit numbers that are accompanied by either a minus or a plus sign. The former highlights a betting favourite, with its accompanying number relaying how much you’ll have to stake to win $100. Conversely, a plus sign reveals a betting underdog, while its corresponding number confirms how much you’ll win when you bet $100 successfully.
• Fractional Odds: Fractional odds feature two numbers that are separated by a single slash. The first lets you know how much you stand to win in relation to the second, which depicts the value of your stake. Your prospective winnings here are presented exclusive of your original bet.

The Previous 10 FIFA World Cup Winners

📅 FIFA Year	🏆 Winner	🥈 Runner-Up
1986	✔️ Argentina	West Germany
1990	✔️ West Germany	Argentina
1994	✔️ Brazil	Italy
1998	✔️ France	Brazil
2002	✔️ Brazil	Germany
2006	✔️ Italy	France
2010	✔️ Spain	Netherlands
2014	✔️ Germany	Argentina
2018	✔️ France	Croatia
2022	✔️ Argentina	France

2026 FIFA World Cup Betting Tips

We’ve already touched on the most popular World Cup football betting markets. However, successfully navigating these can be challenging, with match betting proving particularly difficult as the tournament draws on. So, here are some FIFA World Cup betting tips to help you make the most of your bankroll.

• Make Use of Spread Betting: By expanding the format to include 48 teams, there’s likely to be a higher number of mismatches during the group stages. You can leverage this to your advantage, by utilizing spread betting during the first phase of the tournament and applying handicaps of at least -1.25 goals to selected match favourites.
• Bet as Early as You Can When Picking Outright Winners: When picking a favoured outright tournament winner, such as France, it’s typically better to wager as early as possible and before prices shorten. However, you’ll also need to pay attention to early qualifying results where you can, with nations like Brazil priced at just 6.50 to win the World Cup despite struggling to book their place in the Americas. Just try to time your bets well and be sure to track the latest odds here at Betiton CA.
• Create Combination Bets When Match Wagering: We’ve already touched on how even money bets like BTTS and the over/under on how many goals will be scored in a game can increase your chances of winning. However, combining these markets with match results can be even more rewarding, particularly if you have knowledge of the competing nations or have analyzed the most recent form and H2H data.
• Consider Backing a None European Winner: While only six of the previous 22 World Cups have been won by the host nation (and none since France in 1998), 16 past victors have triumphed in their home continent. While this isn’t necessarily reflected by Mexico’s, USA’s or Canada’s World Cup betting odds, it’s a trend that may favour non-European nations and those used to playing in humid conditions. These include Argentina and five-time winners Brazil.

Top 5 Nations Who Won FIFA World Cup the Most Times

📌 Nation	🏆 Number of Wins	📅 Most Recent Win
✔️ Brazil	5	2002
✔️ Germany	4	2014
✔️ Italy	4	2006
✔️ Argentina	3	2022
✔️ France	2	2018

How Does the 2026 FIFA World Cup Work?

Our World Cup online betting odds will be continually influenced by qualifying, and how individual teams are performing in their quest to reach the tournament finals. Interestingly, qualifying has already gotten underway in some confederations, so let’s take a look at the current state of play and how each qualification path works.

World Cup Qualifiers Europe – UEFA

UEFA is the dominant confederation and will provide 16 of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, the qualification campaign won’t get underway until March 21st, 2025, well after the latest iteration of the European Championships has been contested in the summer of 2024.

These 16 UEFA qualifiers will come from a pool of 55 competing nations. These countries will compete in 12 separate groups featuring four or more sides, with each group winner automatically booking their place in the Americas. The 12 runners-up will then compete against the top four Nations League group winners who finish outside of these places to determine the final four qualifiers.

World Cup Qualifiers Africa – CAF

The CAF confederation features 53 nations in total, who are competing for nine automatic qualification spots in the 2026 World Cup. One more CAF nation will qualify for the Inter-confederation play-offs, so the region could have as many as 10 participants in the tournament (double the amount from 2022).

CAF qualification commenced on November 15th, 2023, with most competing nations having played two matches during the first round-robin group stage. The nine group winners during this stage will qualify for the Americas, while the four top-ranked runners-up will enter a knockout tournament to determine the Inter-confederation playoff contender.

World Cup Qualifiers Asia – AFC

Qualification has also gotten underway in Asia, with the first AFC matches contested on October 12th, 2023. So, the process is more advanced here than anywhere else, with some 15 of the 46 competing countries having already been eliminated.

The third round of AFC qualifying will run from September 5th, 2024 to 10th June 2025, with 18 nations set to compete here (six will qualify for the finals at this stage). The fourth round of group matches will confirm the final two qualifiers, before the two second-placed teams in each section compete for a place in the Inter-confederation play-offs.

South America World Cup Qualifiers – CONMEBOL

We’ve already discussed how second favourites Brazil are struggling in CONMEBOL qualifying, which incidentally boasts the simplest format. This comprises a single round robin stage in which all 10 teams play each other home and away over the course of 18 matchdays, with the nations that finish in the top six qualifying automatically for the finals.

The seventh placed team (which is currently Paraguay) will book their place in the Inter-confederation play-offs. Qualifying began in September 2023 in South America, while the final round of round robin fixtures will be played in September 2025.

World Cup Qualifiers CONCACAF – North, Central American & the Caribbean

Remember, this World Cup will see six CONCACAF nations from Central and North America (and the Caribbean) compete in the finals, including co-hosts Canada, Mexico and the United States. The three countries that will join them will progress after three round robin stages, while two more will qualify to compete in the Inter-confederation play-offs.

The four lowest ranked CONCACAF teams contested the first qualifying round in March 2024, with the U.S. Virgin Islands and Turks and Caicos Islands being eliminated. The second round will run between June 2024 and June 2025, with 30 competing countries still in the hunt to appear in the finals.

Oceania World Cup Qualifiers – OFC

Oceania qualifying doesn’t get underway until September 2024, while just 11 nations will compete for a single automation place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. There will be three rounds of fixtures in total, including knockout and round robin matches.

The third and final qualifying round will take place in March 2025, with two semis and a final scheduled to determine the confederation’s sole automatic qualifier. The runner-up will take their place in the Inter-confederation play-offs.

World Cup 2026 Qualification Play-Offs

The final two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers will be confirmed via the aforementioned Inter-confederation play-offs. This qualifying stage will commence in March 2026, while six nations will compete in total. This includes one from each confederation (aside from FIFA) and a second country from the host countries’ confederation (CONCACAF).

This four-match contest will afford relatively unfancied and unheralded teams their shot at glory, with both Costa Rica and Australia reaching the finals via this path in 2022. Of course, the Aussies went on to reach the round of 16 in Qatar, beating Denmark during the group stages before losing narrowly to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina side.

Responsible Gambling

Whether you want to engage in World Cup betting on Canada or find favorable odds to back the Red’s star striker Jonathan David to be the tournament’s top scorer, it’s crucial that you wager responsibly and within your means at all times. We’re here to help you in this respect here at Betiton Canada, as we offer a raft of interactive tools such as customizable deposit limits and self-exclusion.

These enable you to manage your bankroll and retain tight control of your betting activity. To provide further assistance, be sure to check out our very own responsible gambling resource online, as this includes details on how to spot signs of compulsive behaviour and access a ‘reality check’ on your betting levels.

Frequently Asked Questions about 2026 FIFA World Cup