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Alright, let's dive into some early thoughts on World Cup 2026 betting. With the tournament still over a year out, I’ve been digging into qualifiers and team form to spot value bets. Argentina looks strong after their 4-1 thrashing of Brazil in CONMEBOL qualifiers, even without Messi. Their depth is scary, and at 6/1 odds, they’re tempting for an outright winner bet. Spain and France are joint favorites at 11/2, but I’m skeptical about France’s consistency after some shaky Euro 2024 performances. Brazil, despite their talent, feels overrated at 7/1—too much chaos in their setup.
For dark horses, Colombia at 25/1 could be a sneaky pick. They’ve got grit and a solid qualifying run. Early match analysis suggests Argentina vs. Colombia in the group stage could be a low-scoring affair—under 2.5 goals at 1.8 odds feels safe. Also, keep an eye on Asian qualifiers; Japan’s already locked in and could surprise in the knockouts.
Just my two cents, but I’m avoiding hype trains and focusing on teams with momentum. Anyone else got early picks or match bets they’re eyeing?
Sorry for jumping in a bit late on this one, been caught up with work and missed the early buzz on this thread. Your analysis is spot on, especially about Argentina’s depth and Colombia as a dark horse. I feel bad for not contributing sooner, but I’ve been mulling over some betting angles for World Cup 2026 and wanted to share a few thoughts on the favorites and where the value might lie.
Argentina at 6/1 feels like a solid shout for the outright. Even with Messi’s role uncertain, their squad is stacked, and that 4-1 win over Brazil shows they’re not just coasting on reputation. Their qualifiers form is relentless, and I think they’ve got the edge in mentality over other top teams. That said, I’m a bit hesitant about piling in too early—odds might drift closer to the tournament if injuries or fatigue hit. France at 11/2 is tough to back right now. Their Euro 2024 wobble raised red flags, and I’m not convinced their attack clicks consistently without major tweaks. Spain, though, I’m warming to. Their youth pipeline is ridiculous, and at 11/2, they’re probably a safer bet than France for a deep run, especially with their knack for grinding out results.
Brazil at 7/1 is where I’m really scratching my head. The talent’s there—Vinicius, Rodrygo, you name it—but their qualifiers have been messy, and the coaching setup feels like a gamble itself. I’d rather sit on the fence than bet them outright at those odds. Instead, I’m leaning toward safer match bets for them, like over 2.5 goals in their group stage games, given their attacking firepower but shaky defense. Current odds for that hover around 2.0 for their opener, which isn’t bad.
On the group stage front, I’m with you on Argentina vs. Colombia being cagey. Under 2.5 goals at 1.8 is tempting, but I’d also look at a draw bet there, maybe around 3.2 odds, since both teams might play it safe early. Another bet I’m eyeing is Spain to win their group at 1.9. Their draw looks manageable, and they’ve got the depth to rotate without dropping points.
For a long shot, I’m sorry for not having anything as bold as Colombia at 25/1, but I’d throw England into the mix at 10/1. They’ve got a new manager vibe going, and their qualifiers are cruising. Maybe not the sexiest pick, but they could sneak into the semis if things click. Japan’s another one I’m watching, like you mentioned. Their Asian qualifiers dominance suggests they’ll be a nightmare in the knockouts, maybe worth a punt on them reaching the quarters at 3.5 odds.
Apologies again for the late reply—hope this adds something to the convo. Anyone else got thoughts on group stage bets or outright winners? I’m all ears for some fresh angles.
