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.
9. Norway - 20/1
Viewed as dark horses for the tournament, you can never discount a side that possesses the goal-scoring talent of Erling Haaland. Norway are 20/1 for a shock World Cup win. | NTB/AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Uruguay - 33/1
Marcelo Bielsa's side have struggled of late, but are still viewed as potential dark horses to win the World Cup. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
11. Belgium/Italy - 40/1
Two nations that have lost their allure in recent years, Italy are yet to even qualify for the tournament, with a playoff semi-final on the horizon. Still, they are seen as a pair of nations who can go deep in the tournament. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
12. Japan/Mexico/USA/Croatia - 66/1
Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate winning the World Cup? Stranger things have happened (ask Greece about their Euro 2004 run). Alongside host nation Mexico, they are viewed as a side who could at least make it to the knockout stages. Host nation USA and former finalists Croatia have also been priced at 66/1. | Koji Watanabe/Getty Images Photo: Koji Watanabe/Getty Images