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2026 FIFA World Cup Bracket: Simulating the Tournament Based on Betting Favorites

  • 48 teams, 12 groups and a record 104 matches across the U.S., Canada and Mexico from June 11–July 19 — the biggest World Cup ever.
  • An “all chalk” simulation (betting favorites win every match) teases dream showdowns, including a potential Messi vs. Ronaldo quarterfinal (Argentina vs. Portugal) and England vs. Brazil in the quarters.
  • That bracket could even yield a Spain vs. England final — a rematch of the Euro 2024 final — with the exact matchup priced at about +1400.
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