World Cup 48-team latest championship odds: Spain drops to 2nd, Argentina surpasses Portugal, Japan ranks 14th

18/06/2026 07:35:11 pandatv

On June 18, Beijing time, traditional World Cup powerhouses have all made their first-round appearances. Related agencies have also refreshed the latest championship odds for the 48 teams, with France surpassing Spain as the biggest favorite.

Before the tournament, Spain was once the clear favorite, but their first match ended in a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde despite 27 shots on goal, causing Spain's odds to fall to second. Meanwhile, France, after a convincing 3-1 victory over strong opponent Senegal, overtook Spain to claim the top spot in the odds.

England, after a 4-2 win against tough rivals Croatia in their opener, maintained stable performance and ranks third in the championship odds. As for defending champions Argentina, they moved up to fourth, once again surpassing Portugal.

Argentina being viewed more favorably before their match is not surprising, as the 38-year-old football king Messi performed even better than expected, netting a hat-trick in the first round.

As for Portugal, due to an unexpected 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their opener, their championship odds have dropped to fifth place. Brazil, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, and Morocco occupy positions 6 to 10 respectively. Japan is the highest-ranked Asian team, tied for 14th place with host nation Mexico.