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2026 World Cup Futures Report: Patriotic Play Taking Place at Books

  • Team USA is a longshot (about 50/1) but getting a lot of patriotic home‑support bets, making them one of sportsbooks' biggest liabilities.
  • France and Spain are co‑favorites (+450) and the most‑wagered teams, seen as the top contenders thanks to depth and recent form.
  • The possibility of final World Cups for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has bettors pumping money into Argentina and Portugal, adding extra intrigue.
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