World Cup Semifinals Odds

Dylan Wilkerson Sports Betting Expert

9 minute read

The World Cup Final is set: Spain vs. Argentina, Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Spain beat France 2-0 on July 14, and defending champion Argentina completed a dramatic comeback over England 2-1 on July 15, scoring twice in the final seven minutes. France and England, both eliminated in the semifinals, meet in the third-place match on July 18 in Miami Gardens.

Updated on 7/27/26

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One semifinal spot remains: England and Argentina meet July 15 in Atlanta, with the winner facing Spain on July 19 at MetLife Stadium for the title.

World Cup Semifinals Fixtures & Odds

Semifinal 1 — Spain 2, France 0 ✅ FINAL

Tuesday, July 14 — AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX

Spain drew the penalty when Lucas Digne fouled 19-year-old Lamine Yamal in the box, and Oyarzabal converted. Porro doubled the lead with a give-and-go finish past Mike Maignan. Spain has now conceded just one goal all tournament and advances to its first final since 2010. Kylian Mbappé and France's high-powered attack, which had scored 16 goals in six matches, were held to just 0.3 expected goals and eliminated at the semifinal stage for the first time since 2018 — France instead moves on to the third-place match.

SSemifinal 2 — Argentina 2, England 1 ✅ FINAL

Wednesday, July 15 — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA

England led for nearly 40 minutes after Anthony Gordon converted a Morgan Rogers cross, and appeared headed for its first World Cup final since 1966. But Lionel Messi set up both Argentina goals in the final stretch — Enzo Fernández's long-range strike in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martínez's stoppage-time header — as the defending champions pulled off their latest come-from-behind knockout win. It's Argentina's second straight World Cup final and Messi's third career final appearance, tying Cafu for the most all-time.

The Road to the Final

World Cup Final Odds

Odds shown are current lines as of July 16 and are subject to change as the match approaches.

Spain opened as a modest favorite, riding a 37-match unbeaten streak — tied with Italy for the longest in international football history — and a tournament defense that's conceded just one goal in seven matches. Argentina, the top-ranked team in the world and defending champion, is chasing back-to-back titles, something no team has done since Brazil in 1962.

Third-place match (July 18): France -188 | England +148

World Cup Semifinals Favorites — Recap

Spain dismantled tournament favorite France behind an air-tight defense and clinical finishing from Oyarzabal and Porro, ending France's run of three straight World Cup finals.

Argentina once again showed its knack for late drama, having now scored 10 goals after the 75th minute this tournament. Messi, at 39, is playing in his third World Cup final and will look to become the first player to lead a team to consecutive titles since Pelé's Brazil in the 1960s.

England and France were both eliminated in heartbreaking fashion — England after leading for most of the second half, France after being held without a shot on target for long stretches — and now play for third place.

World Cup Final FAQ

Who is playing in the 2026 World Cup Final?

Spain and Argentina, Sunday, July 19, 3:00 PM ET, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

How did Spain and Argentina get to the final?

Spain beat France 2-0 in the semifinal on July 14. Argentina beat England 2-1 on July 15, scoring twice in the final seven minutes after trailing 1-0.

What happened to England and France?

Both were eliminated in the semifinals and now meet in the third-place match on Saturday, July 18, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Who is favored to win the World Cup?

Spain is the current favorite (-150 to win the Cup), with Argentina next at +125, according to FanDuel Sportsbook odds as of July 16.

Has any team repeated as World Cup champion recently?

No team has won back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1958 and 1962. Argentina is attempting to become just the third repeat champion.

Dylan Wilkerson

Dylan Wilkerson has over 5 years of experience reporting and analyzing the sports betting industry for various sites. His portfolio includes work for SportsHandle and Action Network, in addition to VegasInsider. His favorite sports are the NFL, College Football, The PGA Tour, the LIV Tour, and Cricket. Dylan has a broad and deep understanding of various sports-related topics. More from Dylan Wilkerson