2026 international football tournament betting odds, fixtures and group markets

The 2026 international football tournament has reached the quarterfinals, with eight teams remaining to compete and win the world championship. At Stake Sportsbook, we have both pre-match and live betting for every remaining match, including match results, handicaps, player props, and other betting markets. Get the latest soccer odds on this event right here at Stake, with a huge range of markets to choose from.

When and where the 2026 international football tournament takes place

The international football tournament began on 11 June and runs until 19 July 2026. The Group Stage and the first two knockout rounds have been completed. Here are the key dates for the remaining rounds:

• 9–11 July: Quarter-finals

• 14–15 July: Semi-finals

• 18 July: Third-place match

• 19 July: Final

The 2026 international football tournament used a total of 16 venues in 16 host cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. However, only 7 of those venues will be used for the remainder of the competition. Here are those 7 venues:

• Dallas, Texas - AT&T Stadium

• East Rutherford, New Jersey - MetLife Stadium

• Atlanta, Georgia - Mercedes-Benz Stadium

• Kansas City, Missouri - Arrowhead Stadium

• Los Angeles, California - SoFi Stadium

• Boston, Massachusetts - Gillette Stadium

• Miami, Florida - Hard Rock Stadium

The 4 quarterfinals will be hosted in Kansas City, Boston, Miami, and Los Angeles, with Dallas and Atlanta hosting the two semifinal matches. The final of the 2026 tournament takes place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, US.

Quarter-final fixtures, dates and venues

It's All at Stake as we are now coming to the tail-end of the tournament and here's what you need to know. There are four upcoming quarter-final matchups in the global football tournament listed below:

Updated knockout bracket and route to the final

The quarterfinal bracket is now confirmed, with France set to face Morocco in a rematch of the 2022 semifinals. The winner of that game will play the winner between Spain and Belgium in the semifinals. On the other side of the bracket, Argentina is set to face Switzerland. The winner of that game will take on the winner between Norway and England in the semifinals.

The knockout stage has already seen teams like Brazil and Germany eliminated. The early exit of those teams has led to a shakeup in the outright winner market. Get more analysis on the remaining matches and the outright winner odds from our international football picks blog.

Outright winner odds after the round of 16

The round of 16 saw Portugal and Brazil get eliminated, while co-hosts and potential dark horses Mexico and the U.S. were also knocked out. France and Argentina, the two finalists from 2022, remain favourites to be the outright winners. After its Round of 16 win, Spain shortened in the outright winner market. England did the same to its outright odds following a win over Mexico in the Round of 16. However, Morocco and Norway continue to have long odds to win the tournament despite reaching the quarterfinals.

Meanwhile, the Golden Boot remains fascinating. Heading into the quarterfinals, Lionel Messi leads the pack with 8 goals. However, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are right behind him with 7 goals each, while Harry Kane has 6 goals. All 4 players are still alive in the tournament, so the race remains wide open despite Messi being the current leader.

How knockout matches are decided and what it means for betting markets

The knockout rounds of the tournament got underway on 28 June. As in previous international tournaments, there are no draws. Extra time and penalties are used to decide matches if the scores are level after 90 minutes. The losing team is eliminated from the tournament, and the best team progresses to the next stage. However, this will be the first time the round of 32 is introduced, which means more matches and more betting opportunities.

How extra time and penalty shootouts affect knockout betting markets

During the knockout stages, matches that end in a draw after 90 minutes are settled by extra time. Extra time is 30 additional minutes, which is divided into 2 halves of 15 minutes. If scores are still level after the full 120 minutes, the match goes to a penalty shootout.

You can still bet on the 1x2 market for knockout matches. It will only apply to the result after regulation time. So for example, if you bet on Spain to win against Belgium, they’ll need to do so within 90 minutes plus additional time. If the match ends in a draw but Spain win in extra time or penalties, your bet still loses.

The “to advance” market covers all outcomes in knockout matches, letting you simply pick which team you think will advance to the next round. For example, you can bet on England to advance, and regardless of whether they win in regulation time, extra time or penalties, you’ll win your bet as long as they reach the semifinals.

It’s also possible to bet on how you think a team will advance in a knockout match. For example, you can bet on Morocco to win their quarterfinal match against France on penalties.

1x2 vs to advance: which market pays when

During the knockout stages, all 1x2 bets pay out at the end of 90 minutes, the same as all group stage matches. Therefore, you can bet on either team to win or bet on a draw. However, a bet on a team “to advance” has no draw option. If the match is tied after 90 minutes, the winning team after extra time or penalties wins the bet, as they are the team that advances. Thus, a “to advance” bet may not pay out after 90 minutes in the event of a draw. Instead, it will pay out once the advancing team has been decided.

How the new 48-team format works

The 2026 tournament was the first to feature the new 48-team format. There were 12 groups with 4 teams each during the group stage, leading to a larger, 32-team knockout phase.

In each group, the top 2 teams advanced to the knockout phase, while the top 8 teams among the third-place finishers also advanced. This meant 32 of the 48 teams qualified for the knockout phase, leading to the first-ever Round of 32 before the Round of 16.

The larger knockout phase meant teams had one additional game to play compared to previous tournaments. Therefore, each team’s position in the bracket became even more important. Some teams could have an easier path than others, increasing their odds of advancing deeper and winning the competition.

Consider the bracket when making your football betting picks, and look out for value, as some teams will have significantly easier paths to the final than others.

How to bet on the 2026 international football tournament at Stake

Before you start betting on 2026 international football at Stake, we recommend reading our soccer betting guide. You can learn how to place bets and find more details on markets such as:

• 1x2 (Match winner) - This is a prediction of the final match outcome. You can be on either side or a draw. Bear in mind that for knockout matches, games will go to extra time and penalties following a draw.

• Both teams to score - Simply bet on whether or not you think both teams will score a goal during the match.

• Asian handicap - Handicaps place a goal handicap or advantage on one of the teams. For example, you can bet on France -1.5 if you think France will win the match by 2 goals or more. Bet on Morocco +1.5 will need to avoid losing by 2 goals for your bet to win.

• Player props - Player props let you bet on stats for specific players. For example, you can bet that Lionel Messi, who’s currently leading the race for the Golden Boot, will be the first goal scorer.

• Novelty football markets - You can place bets on specials that cover everything else that may happen at the event. From whether the president attends the event to the brand of the winner's jersey, anything goes here!

Follow these steps to place your first bet on the tournament:

1. Log in to your account and check your available balance in your wallet.

2. If you need to, you can make a deposit using local currency and any of the supported payment methods.

3. Search for the tournament or any of the teams taking part, or use the menu to look for Soccer > International, then navigate to the tournament.

4. Select any of the upcoming matches or live games, then check the available markets and soccer odds.

5. Choose a bet, then enter your stake in the bet slip, check your potential payout, and confirm to place it.

How to live stream football matches and bet in-play at Stake

While streaming is only available on qualifying games in this tournament, you can still get live odds and live stats on all matches during the finals, and there are plenty of other soccer tournament live streams available at Stake.

Make sure you check out the live odds when the matches are taking place. Pre-match and live markets are available on all soccer/football games at Stake.

2026 international football tournament promotions at Stake

While betting on soccer at Stake, including international football tournaments, always make the most of the sports betting promotions available. Promtions such as our "Score First, You Win" football promo, not only make betting more fun, but they also mean you can get more value from your bets.

Aside from regular promotions, you’ll also be able to level up your account and unlock rewards if you join the VIP Club. The more you bet, the bigger the bonuses, which include reloads and rakeback. You can even get your own personal VIP host. The VIP FAQ page has all the details on these rewards and how to claim them.