The knockout stages never disappoint, and it doesn't appear like they will at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Argentina and England clinched the final two semifinal spots on Saturday.
Argentina's dramatic extra-time win over Switzerland marked its 12th straight World Cup win.
La Albiceleste has now made consecutive semifinals for the second time in its nation's history and the first since 1986 and 1990.
After its comeback win over Norway, England also clinched a spot in the semifinals.
The Three Lions have now reached a fourth World Cup semifinal, including two semifinals in the last three World Cups for the first time.
The two nations both surged up the oddsboard after their quarterfinal wins, and are now set to meet in the semis on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, after its dominant 2-0 win over Morocco on Thursday, France also clinched a spot in the semifinals.
With the victory, Les Bleus became the third nation ever to make three consecutive World Cup semifinals.
France has now reached its eighth World Cup semis in its nation's history.
France and Spain will meet on Tuesday for a star-studded semifinal for the ages.
Let's dive into the full updated odds via FanDuel Sportsbook as of July 11.
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2026 World Cup Winner Odds France: +155 (bet $10 to win $25.50 total)Argentina: +300 (bet $10 to win $40 total)Spain: +330 (bet $10 to win $43 total)England: +350 (bet $10 to win $45 total) Here's what to know about this oddsboard: The Favorite: France beat Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32, topped Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16, and then defeated Morocco 2-0 in the quarterfinals.
France is outscoring opponents 16-2 so far this tournament, and all three of its superstars — Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise — have already made their marks.
France (Mbappé with eight, Dembélé with five) is the first team since 2002 Brazil to have two players score five goals in a single World Cup.
France Showdown: Ever since 2026 FIFA World Cup odds were released back in 2022, only two teams have been the favorite: Spain and France.
Now, it's the matchup we've all been waiting for under the bright lights in Dallas, with a trip to the World Cup final on the line.
The two historic nations last met in the European Championship, with Spain winning 2-1.
Because the top two teams on the oddsboard have to play each other in the semifinals, the winner of this massive showdown will be the overwhelming favorite in the World Cup final.
Sources: Fox Sports
