48 Teams · 12 Groups · Live Odds

    All 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup

    Every qualified team, grouped A through L, with the best live YES price across Kalshi and Polymarket for the outright winner market. Click any team for the full Kalshi-vs-Polymarket spread, group market, and editorial breakdown.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many teams qualified for the 2026 World Cup?

    48 teams qualified for the expanded World Cup 2026, up from 32 in 2022. Teams are split into 12 groups of four (A–L), with the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advancing to a 32-team knockout round.

    Which teams are the favorites on prediction markets?

    Spain, France, and Brazil consistently trade as co-favorites on Kalshi and Polymarket — all three in the low double digits as a percentage probability to lift the trophy. Argentina, England, Germany, and Portugal round out the top tier.

    Where can I trade World Cup 2026 team odds in the US?

    Kalshi (federally federally-regulated, US bank funding) and Polymarket (self-custody USDC) both list outright winner, group, and reach-stage contracts for every qualified team. Both are accessible to US traders.

    What's the cleanest cross-platform edge on World Cup teams?

    Look for ≥ 3¢ spreads on the same question between Kalshi and Polymarket. The most persistent structural spread is on the USMNT (Kalshi typically 1–2¢ richer than Polymarket) and Mexico (the inverse). For European teams, intraday spreads open during European morning hours and close after US market open.

    How often do the prices on this page update?

    Snapshots refresh daily from the live Polymarket and Kalshi APIs. Each team card shows the best YES price across both platforms — click into a team page for the full Kalshi-vs-Polymarket spread and editorial breakdown.

    Sources

    Every figure on this page is checked against primary sources — regulator filings, exchange documentation and official results. Prices and rules change; verify with the operator before trading.

    1. 1.2026 men's World Cup fixtures, results and standingsESPN
    2. 2.Soccer news and tournament reportingReuters
    3. 3.Kalshi Help Center — fees, funding and account rulesKalshi
    4. 4.Kalshi market listings and contract rulebooksKalshi
    5. 5.Polymarket documentation — markets, fees and resolutionPolymarket
    6. 6.Polymarket Learn — how the exchange worksPolymarket