World Cup 2026 Dark Horses: Five Teams That Could Shock the Football World

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to begin in just a few days with 48 national teams participating in the most important event in the world of sport. Millions of fans who do not normally follow football are expected to tune in, while experts continue to name the same favorites: Spain, France, Brazil, Argentina, and Germany. However, almost every World Cup produces surprise contenders capable of making a deep run. According to betting odds cited by Betonmobile, Spain is considered the most likely team to finish as the tournament's highest-scoring side, with odds of 4.50. France and England are also among the leading candidates, with odds of 5.50 and 7.00 respectively.