World Cup 2026: Team Progress Specials Odds & Picks

We have already gone through the nations that we believe will reach the semi-finals and ultimately win the competition this summer. However, there could be value in some of the team progress specials available for the World Cup.

The final four is likely to be dominated by nations from Europe, as we expect to see England, Spain, and Portugal making up three of the four spots. However, we like the chances of a dark horse also reaching that stage of the competition. Therefore, a South American nation to reach the semi-finals looks like a standout selection at -220.

The success of a World Cup is largely dependent on how a host nation performs, with recent hosts such as Qatar and South Africa struggling to compete on the global stage. While Canada may find goals in short supply this summer, we could foresee both the USA and Mexico enjoying deep runs in the competition.

Mexico may fall short of reaching the quarterfinals, as they will likely face England in the round of 16. However, the U.S. could have an excellent chance if they are able to win their group.

Topping Group D will open up a potentially straightforward path to the quarterfinals, with a clash against a third-placed team in the round of 32 and then a likely matchup against Belgium in the round of 16. Both of these fixtures are winnable on paper, meaning that the U.S. could ensure that a host nation reaches the quarterfinals, making odds of +109 very interesting.