2026 international football tournament betting odds, fixtures and group markets

There are just four teams left in the running to win the 2026 Major international football tournament. For the remaining four matches, Stake Sportsbook provides pre-match and in-game betting markets, including handicaps, match results, player props, and props on both teams to score. Keep reading to learn more about the upcoming semi-finals and then check out the latest soccer odds before you start to place your bets at Stake.

When and where the 2026 international football tournament semi finals takes place

The first semi final is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, between France and Spain at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. The second semi final is Wednesday, July 15, between England and Argentina at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

The losers of those games will play the third-place match on Saturday, July 18, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. The two semifinal winners will play in the final on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Semi-final fixtures, dates, and venues

Below are the odds for the semifinal matches of the global football tournament:

The 2026 final at MetLife Stadium: date, venue, and kickoff

The final of the 2026 Major international football tournament is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kickoff is set for 3 PM local time in the United States. It will feature the winner between France and Spain playing the winner between England and Argentina.

When the third-place match takes place

The global football tournament has a third-place match that will take place on July 18 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Kickoff time is 5 PM local time in the United States. The game will be played between the loser of the France vs Spain game and the loser of the England vs Argentina game.

Updated knockout bracket and the route to the final

France, Spain, England, and Argentina were the 4 teams to survive the quarterfinals. France beat Morocco 2-0, Spain beat Belgium 2-1, England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time, and Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time.

The route to the final is simple for the 4 remaining teams; just one more win and they will play in the final match. France plays Spain in the semifinal. England will play Argentina in the second semifinal, with the winner facing the winner of France vs Spain in the final. Despite some surprises in the knockout phase, all 4 semifinalists were among the top candidates to reach this stage before the start of the tournament. For the remaining matches, get analysis and picks from our 2026 international football picks blog.

Outright winner odds with four teams left

With 4 teams left, France is the clear favourite with 2.40 odds. The 3 other teams are all relatively balanced regarding their outright betting odds. England has a slight edge at 4.20, with Spain at 4.30 and Argentina currently listed at 4.50 to win the global football tournament.

Golden Boot race and top scorer odds

The Golden Boot race appears to be down to 2 contenders. Both Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi have 8 goals heading into the semifinals, and both players have 2 games left to play. Mbappe is favoured at 2.05, with Messi getting 2.50 odds to win the Golden Boot. The England tandem of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have 6 goals each but have longer odds. Both are listed at 12.00 to win the Golden Boot.

How knockout matches are decided and what it means for betting markets

For any knockout stage match that ends in a tie after 90 minutes, the 2 teams play an additional 30 minutes, separated into 2 15-minute sessions. If the match remains tied after extra time, a penalty shootout will be used to determine which team advances.

How extra time and penalty shootouts affect knockout betting markets

The possibility of extra time and penalty shootouts creates an additional betting market. It’s still possible to bet on the 1x2 market, but the result of those bets is decided after 90 minutes. For example, if you bet on France to beat Spain, France must win the game in 90 minutes for your bet to win. If the match requires extra time, the draw result is the winner of the 1x2 bet.

There is also a separate “to advance” market that covers the final outcome. There is no draw option; instead, you choose which of the two teams will advance. It doesn’t matter if the game ends after 90 minutes or 120 minutes or requires a penalty shootout. For example, if you bet on England to advance against Argentina, all you need is for England to be the team that advances regardless of the method.

1x2 vs to advance: which market pays when

Similar to group stage matches, 1x2 bets are decided after 90 minutes during the knockout stage. If the game requires extra time, it means the draw option wins. However, the “to advance” betting market only refers to the team that advances.

How the new 48-team format works

The 2026 Major international football tournament began with 48 teams, while past iterations of the competition featured 32 teams. The 48 teams were initially placed in 12 groups of 4 teams each. The 2 best teams from each group advanced to the knockout stage. The top 8 third-place finishers also earned a spot in the knockout phase.

With more teams in the group stage, there was an extra round in the knockout phase as well. Since 32 teams participated in the knockout bracket, there was added importance on where each team was positioned in the bracket.

How to bet on the 2026 international football tournament at Stake

It's All at Stake this summer but before you start betting on the global football tournament, we recommend reading our soccer betting guide. You should also be familiar with some of the common types of betting, including these markets:

• 1x2 (Match winner) - This is the most common type of bet, as you bet on either team to win or for the match to end in a draw. These bets are always finalized after 90 minutes, even during the knockout phase.

• Both teams to score - This is a bet that both teams score at least 1 goal in any given match.

• Asian handicap - Handicap bets put a spread on the match. This requires the favoured team to win by a specific margin. For example, if France has a 1.5-goal handicap, they must win by 2 goals or more to win the bet. Meanwhile, you can bet on the underdog and win if France doesn’t win by at least 2 goals.

• Player props - Player props are based on specific stats by a player in a given match. For example, you can bet on how many shots on goal Lionel Messi will have in a match.

To bet at Stake, follow these simple steps:

1. Log in to your Stake Sportsbook account

2. Deposit using one of the available payment methods, including local currency or cryptocurrency offered at Stake.

3. Search for the tournament or any of the teams taking part, or navigate to the tournament from the international soccer page.

4. Select any of the upcoming matches or live games. Consider the available betting markets and find a wager you want to make.

5. Choose a bet and enter your stake in the bet slip. Always confirm the wager and potential payout before making your bet official.

How to live stream football matches and bet in-play at Stake

At Stake Sportsbook, we allow users to live stream sporting events. While this isn’t available during the global football tournament, you can still follow stats and live odds during matches to help you place live bets. Before making an in-play bet, learn more about the distinction between pre-match and live markets.

2026 international football tournament promotions at Stake

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