FOOTBALL – The 2026 World Cup finally kicks off yesterday with Spain and France as the clear pre-tournament favourites.
Spain, ranked second in the latest Fifa Men’s World Rankings, are co-favourites at +450 by BetMGM along with third-ranked France.
Spain are the book’s third biggest liability and lead the way with 18.4% of all bets and 26.1% of all money wagered on the winner.
That’s ahead of France at 17.3% and 22.3%, respectively.
DraftKings is offering Spain at +450 to win the title, just ahead of France at +475.
Spain open their play in Group H against Cape Verde on Monday, with the hope that young superstar Lamine Yamal will be recovered in time from a hamstring injury.
France, who fell two spots from No. 1 in the latest rankings, have their own injury concerns.
While William Saliba played in their final pre-World Cup friendly as he deals with a back injury, striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the tournament due to an Achilles injury.
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