England third favourites for World Cup 2026 as Tuchel's side target first title since 1966

England enter the 2026 World Cup as joint third favourites to lift the trophy, priced at 13/2 with several major bookmakers — their best odds available in the current outright market — as Thomas Tuchel’s squad bids to end a 60-year wait for a second world title.

France lead the outright market at 4/1, with Spain close behind at 11/2. England sit alongside reigning world champions Argentina at 13/2, with Ladbrokes offering a slightly shorter price of 11/2 for those seeking tighter odds on the Three Lions going all the way.

Harry Kane is the standout name in the Golden Boot market, priced at 6/1 to finish as the tournament’s top scorer after netting twice in England’s 4-2 group-stage win over Croatia. He is also the overwhelming favourite to be England’s leading scorer within the squad at 1/8, with Jude Bellingham a distant second at 12/1.

For those who expect England to fall short of ultimate glory, bookmakers are offering 11/4 on Tuchel’s side reaching the final — which would itself be a historic first in 60 years. Progression from Group L, meanwhile, is treated as a near-certainty, with England available at just 1/200 to advance. One win from their remaining two group games would guarantee qualification, and a single point may prove sufficient depending on other results.

England’s next group fixture is against Ghana in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with kick-off set for 9pm BST on Tuesday, 23 June. They enter that match as heavy 1/6 favourites to secure their place in the last-32 knockout round.