Pakistan, June 4 -- The 2026 Fifa World Cup is set to begin on June 11, with 48 teams competing across Canada, Mexico and the United States in a record expanded format. Analysts and bookmakers are already assessing winning probabilities, focusing on Europe and South America as the strongest regions for lifting the trophy.

Spain and France currently lead the betting odds, making them the top favourites to win the tournament. France brings recent success with a World Cup final appearance in 2022 and a Nations League title, while Spain enters with strong momentum after winning Euro 2024.

Both European giants carry similar winning odds of around +475, reflecting their balanced squads and tournament experience. Meanwhile, traditional powerho...