In just over six months’ time, Scotland will walk out at their first World Cup in almost three decades after securing qualification for the tournament in dramatic fashion with a 4-2 victory over Denmark in November.
With the draw just hours from being made, tournament big hitters Spain, England, and France will discover who they will face in the tournament, which is scheduled to be played over three host countries - USA, Mexico, and Canada. Could Scotland make the knockout stages for the first time in history? Will this World Cup be the year of the underdog? Which nation will be lifting the trophy aloft come July 2026?
Argentina enters the tournament as defending champions, but with the tournament as open as ever, no team can be discounted.
Here is who the bookies are tipping to win the World Cup 2026*.
*All odds are provided by SkyBet and are subject to change at any time. Please gamble responsibly.
5. Argentina - 17/2
Expected to be Lionel Messi's final World Cup, will the legend of the game be able to win the tournament back-to-back? The bookies believe they have a strong chance of doing just that. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Germany - 12/1
So often masters of winning major tournaments, the Germans have been unimpressive in the last two World Cups, heading home early in both. The bookies believe they stand a good chance of success in North America, though. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Portugal - 12/1
Could Cristiano Ronaldo add the final, most elusive trophy of his career to his honours list next summer? His Portugal side are amongst the favourites. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Netherlands - 20/1
The Dutch are showing signs of returning to the great squads of the 1980s and 1990s, but the bookies believe this World Cup will likely come a little too soon in their progression to win it. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images