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England might have made hard work of the Group Stage and Round of 32, but the Three Lions came roaring into form at the Azteca Stadium to reach the quarter-finals. Not only did they see off an impressive Mexico side, but they did so with a fair bit of style and solidity too. It was amongst their best performances in generations.
Now, with a quarter-final against Norway to come, the question everyone is asking is “Can England really bring it home?”. With that in mind, we bring you daily updates of how the England World Cup outright betting price moves across a range of bookmakers, whilst also exploring a host of the other England World Cup betting opportunities.
Right now, England are available to win the World Cup at 5/1 (6.00). With squad freshness and form ever-changing and World Cup brackets in need of regular refreshing as results unfold, we'll be bringing you the latest odds across a host of World Cup bookies, namely BetMGM, bet365, Ladbrokes, William Hill and Betfred.
England to win the World Cup 2026 odds
England are currently available at odds of 5/1 (6.00) to lift the 2026 World Cup. That puts them as fourth favourites behind France, Spain and Argentina. With the likes of Brazil and Portugal sent packing in the Round of 16, there is a big step in the odds between England and fifth-favourites Norway, at 16/1 (17.00).
With those prices in mind, the bookmakers expect England and Argentina to renew old rivalries in the semi-finals. After the display against Mexico, and Argentina's struggles against Cape Verde and Egypt respectively, England could more than feasibly win that tie.
The reason it is fair that Thomas Tuchel's men rank behind Lionel Messi and co in the betting is the path through to the semi-finals. England face Norway, a side that have already eliminated Brazil and boast a lethal killer upfront, in the shape of Erling Haaland. Argentina, meanwhile, face Switzerland. It's the less dangerous tie.
The one aspect that might raise question marks over England's value where an outright World Cup win is concerned is squad availability. Thomas Tuchel made some bold decisions in the backline. With Declan Rice having finished their match up against DR Congo at right back, and Jarell Quansah having been sent off against Mexico, there are weaknesses that opposition will look to exploit.
Regardless of those concerns, England's outright price to win the World Cup is shortening.
England next match odds
England are back on US soil for their quarter-final showdown with Norway, scheduled for a 22:00 kick off on Saturday, July 11 at the Miami Stadium.
There is a lot of noise around the potential temperature challenges that could come with this match up but, unlike their trip to the Azteca, there will be no excuses for what awaits, with Norway's chances not aided by those conditions either.
The biggest challenge England have to deal with is Erling Haaland. There are question marks over England's ability to defend, particularly when facing teams who like to counter. That is exactly what Norway are, especially when at their best.
It's important to note that threat when betting on football, but the bookies still expect England to win this tie. They're priced at 4/9 (1.44) to qualify, and are a best-priced 17/20 (1.85) to win the match inside 90 minutes.
Even if Norway force England beyond the 90 minutes, which you can back at 11/4 (3.75), the bookmakers are very much favouring Tuchel's side. England are 9/1 (10.00) to win the tie in Extra Time, and can be backed at 11/1 (12.00) to progress on penalties.
England stage of elimination odds
England are fourth favourites to win the World Cup, but even if you don't think “football is coming home” there are still plenty of outright markets you can bet on that still involve England. The stage of elimination betting is a highly liquid market too, with odds changing frequently. Even games not involving England directly can cause big shifts in price, which is something that creates big opportunities for bettors.
England's most likely route to the final, based on the current odds, will see them face Argentina in the semi-final, whilst France are tipped to await in the final itself. That is all based on pure speculation from the bookmakers as to who wins each tie.
Should Switzerland, for example, eliminate Argentina, England's odds of progressing to the final will likely shorten significantly. To a lesser extent, injuries and suspensions come into play here too, with those factors capable of seeing the odds shorten or drift, based on the player and nation in question.
England top team goalscorer odds
Given how this tournament has played out to date for England, we might as well rename this section to Harry Kane World Cup odds. Kane is massively odds-on to end the campaign as England's top scorer. He has totalled six goals from the five matches played to date, with his two goals against DR Congo proving that he is capable of producing even when not hugely involved in the match.
His knack of finding the back of the net out of half a sight of goal, along with being England's starting striker and penalty taker, is what sees him sitting towards the top of the Golden Boot odds; he's available at a best price of 17/2 (9.50), courtesy of Betfred.
As for the wider England context, Jude Bellingham is the only other player to have netted more than the solitary goal; he sits on four and is priced at a whopping 100/1 (101.00) for the Golden Boot. Never say never, but it feels highly unlikely that the Real Madrid man overhauls Kane.
Harry Kane Golden Boot odds
England World Cup prediction
Our pick: England to reach the final.
Best Odds: 8/5 (2.60) offered by Ladbrokes.
- England boast a squad value at more than double that of Norway.
- Norway have failed to score against England in the last four H2H meetings, notably, losing each of the most recent two.
- The Norwegians have failed to beat a fellow UEFA nation in each of their last six World Cup attempts.
- Argentina have failed to beat England in three attempts, with their last win coming in that penalty shootout win at France 98.
- Mesmerising Messi aside, Argentina have struggled for large parts of this World Cup, despite not facing anyone of England's calibre or FIFA ranking.
How to bet on England at the World Cup 2026
There are a plethora of betting options, many of which feature in our betting section, when it comes to how to bet on England at the 2026 World Cup. Whilst specific rules of bets can vary from bookmaker to bookmaker, the core betting markets are detailed below:
Outright winner
Backing England to be the outright winner of the World Cup means they have to lift the trophy. It doesn't matter how they get their hands on it, but they have to end the tournament as Champions.
To reach the final/semi-final
In order to win this bet, England simply have to reach the stage stated within your bet. If you back England to reach the semi-final, you'd win this bet regardless of whether or not they won that tie. Equally, if you bet on England to reach the final, you'd win your bet regardless of whether or not they lift the trophy.
Stage of elimination
With the stage of elimination betting, you are betting on England to exit the World Cup at a given stage. It doesn't matter how they lose the tie, but they have to go out.
Top team goalscorer
When backing a player to be England's top goalscorer, you are backing them to score more 2026 World Cup goals than any other member of the England squad; this market will exclude goals scored in penalty shootouts but will count goals scored from the penalty spot during the match itself, including in extra time.
Golden Boot
When you back a player to win the Golden Boot, they have to score the most goals in the World Cup, regardless of which nation they represent. Again, penalty shootout goals will not count. Unlike other markets, which may have different rules for how certain bets are settled, the Golden Boot is a FIFA awarded prize with a set ruling for how ties are settled. The first separator is assists, so keep that in mind when placing your bets.
Next match odds
Last but not least, you have the next match odds. England games will offer a vast array of betting markets – literally hundreds upon hundreds – with each of them giving you an opportunity to wager on a specific match. These can include the match result, whether England will qualify, the total goals that will be scored, whether both teams will score, how many corners will be awarded, a host of player props, such as goals scored, shots taken, bookings and countless more.
FAQ
When is England's next World Cup match?
England's next World Cup match sees them take on Norway, with a current kick off time scheduled for Saturday July 11 at 22:00.
What is England's route to the World Cup final?
Providing England beat Norway, it looks likely that Argentina will be the nation standing in their way of a World Cup final appearance.
When did England last win the World Cup?
England's one and only tournament win came in the 1966 World Cup.
