The race to win the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup took another dramatic turn Wednesday, with England surviving a scare, Belgium pulling off one of the wildest comebacks in tournament history against Senegal, and Team USA advancing while suffering a potentially costly blow.
As knockout-round chaos continues to reshape the bracket, fans are increasingly searching for one question above all others: Who will win the World Cup 2026?
France remains the betting favorite after its dominant win over Sweden, but recent upsets, stunning comebacks and the Americans' growing momentum have made the ******* le race far less predictable.
Belgium delivered one of the tournament's most remarkable results, rallying from a 2-0 deficit after the 85th minute against Senegal before the comeback win in extra time. The result instantly became one of the defining moments of the knockout stage and sent Belgium soaring up the latest odds boards.
Team USA is riding the wave with another win — becoming the first U.S. men's team to win three matches at a single World Cup. However, the victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina came at a high cost, after star striker Folarin Balogun received a red card, leaving the Americans without one of their top attacking threats heading into a Round of 16 showdown against Belgium on Monday.