England World Cup 2026 odds: Latest prices, betting markets and prediction

Everything was looking so good for England, but, just like that, it's gone from “it's coming home” to “they're coming home”. The dream of a first World Cup win in 60 years is over.

It is a familiar story for the Three Lions too. It is yet another latter stage defeat, underpinned by an over-cautious approach after doing so well to seemingly seize the initiative. Argentina, meanwhile, march into the final, destroying the England outright winner market.

The England story hasn't ended just yet, though. They still have a third-place play off to deal with, and it remains completely plausible that an Englishman could scoop the Golden Boot too.

With all of that in mind, we'll be bringing you the latest odds across a host of World Cup bookies, namely BetMGM, bet365, Ladbrokes, William Hill and Betfred.

England next match odds

England have delivered some enthralling moments throughout this tournament, with their strongest display unquestionably their victory over Mexico at the Azetca. Regardless of this tournament ending in disappointment, that night will live long in the memory for all England fans.

Norway was a different type of affair but, again, Jude Bellingham's brace will be a core memory for an entire generation. Argentina and Lionel Messi proved a step too far, which means England now have to prepare for the dreaded third-place playoff match. That will see them face France, back in Miami, on Saturday July 18, with a kick off time scheduled for 22:00.

There will be a lot of angles to consider as we lead into this game. One key factor when betting on football is ensuring the emotion of an occasion is taken into account; that could be a huge factor in how this game plays out, both in terms of the starting XIs picked, the performance levels and the result itself.

The bookmakers currently have France as the favourites to win that match, with Ladbrokes offering a best price of 21/20 (2.05) for them to win in 90 minutes. England, meanwhile, are best priced at 13/5 (3.60), courtesy of bet365. The draw, which would see Extra Time, is available at 11/4 (3.75)

If the game goes beyond 90 minutes, bet365 have France to win it in Extra Time at 9/1 (10.00), compared to England at 14/1 (15.00), whilst the duo are priced at 11/1 (12.00) and 12/1 (13.00), respectively, to clinch the third-place honour on penalties.

England top team goalscorer odds

Prior to Norway vs England kicking off, this looked very much like being the Harry Kane World Cup odds section. Bellingham's brace blew that thinking out of the water, and neither strengthened their case against Argentina.

Bellingham's Norwegian double saw him join his captain on six goals and they have the same number of assists (1). Importantly, at 101 minutes per goal, the Real Madrid midfielder has a better goals-per-minute ratio than Kane, albeit only by eight minutes.

Bellingham has been the man of the tournament, from an England angle, but one goal or assist could see a switch in this market. With Kane and Bellingham both likely to start against France, long-term scoring records and penalty duties means Kane probably still deserves the edge.

The World Cup Golden Boot odds support that line of thinking too. Kane can be backed at a shortest price of 25/1 (26.00), compared to Bellingham's shortest price being 50/1 (51.00), whilst the vast majority position Kane at a shorter price than his teammate as well. Ladbrokes, bet365 and BetMGM, for instance, offer a best-price of 33/1 (34.00) for Kane but all have 66/1 (67.00) for Bellingham.

Despite the long odds, the reduced pressure on the third-place playoff game might lead to a more open affair than the final, so don't think the Golden Boot race is done just yet.

Harry Kane Golden Boot odds

England World Cup prediction

Our pick: France vs England to produce over 2.5 goals

Best Odds: 4/7 (1.57) offered by bet365.

• France have gone over 2.5 goals in four of their seven games played at this World Cup, averaging 2.9 goals per game over that period.
• England have averaged 3.0 goals per game during this tournament, breaking the 2.5-goal threshold in four of their seven games played.
• The Head-to-Head record between France and England has produced goals in recent meetings, with the last two encounters producing a total of eight goals.
• With less on the line in a third-place playoff game, a more open and attacking affair is likely.

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

In order to win this bet, England simply have to reach the stage stated within your bet. 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. In the latter stages, this market transitions into a three-pronged market of semi-finals, runner up or winner.

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 France, with a current kick off time scheduled for Saturday, July 18 at 22:00.

What is England's route to the World Cup final?

England failed to beat Argentina in the semi-final on July 15, meaning they cannot reach the 2026 World Cup final.

When did England last win the World Cup?

England's one and only tournament win came in the 1966 World Cup.