Brazil World Cup 2026 betting odds & predictions

By Deniss Novickis | Published: May 21, 2026, 15:30

The Brazil national football team is the most successful in World Cup history, having claimed five titles to date. However, their last triumph came 24 years ago, and since then their best result was fourth place on home soil in 2014. Their last triumph in the Copa America happened in 2019, so the Seleção fans are eager to celebrate another victory for quite some time. Now, under Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil will try to fulfill their potential at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Canarinho are the fourth favourites of the tournament, together with the defending champions, Argentina - the odds on Brazil winning the World Cup sit at 9.00. If you believe that Brazil will reach the final, that can be had at 5.00.

Brazil are the undoubted favourites in the group with Morocco, Scotland and Haiti.

Morocco were one of the standout teams of the 2022 World Cup, conceding just once in seven matches on their run to the semi-finals. They boasted one of the best defensive records in tournament history and have only improved since, going unbeaten since last August and winning the Africa Cup of Nations.

Scotland return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. With two group matches in Boston, they should enjoy strong backing from the local Scottish community. The Scots have never progressed beyond the group stage, so their realistic target will be four points, which may be enough for third place and a chance to advance.

Haiti are back for the first time since 1974. Their pace and direct style can trouble opponents, but in such a difficult group, their best opportunity may be taking points off Scotland.

Group С winner odds

Brazil group stage schedule

Brazil - Morocco, June 14, 00:00 CET (East Rutherford)

Brazil start their campaign against their biggest rivals in the group in New Jersey. Given the style of both teams, this shouldn’t be a high-scoring encounter. Moreover, if you fancy a bet on Brazil in the World Cup, this is likely not the best game. They sit at 1.60 to win only, and the African side is a tough nut to crack.

Brazil - Haiti, June 20, 02:30 CET (Philadelphia)

The goals should come in numbers in Philadelphia, as the odds of Brazil beating Haiti are as low as 1.055. It’s very hard to imagine how Ancelotti’s side can come out of this game with anything but three points. For the lovers of Brazil World Cup betting, -3.0 goals at 1.85 looks a reasonable choice.

Scotland - Brazil, June 25, 0:00 CET (Miami)

Brazil will finish the group stage in Florida, and if everything goes according to plan, we might see some of their reservists playing in this one. As always, the last group matches are played simultaneously. The Scots will obviously concentrate on defence, trying to earn a vital point which could help them qualify for the Round of 32.

There are plenty of long-term betting options available, but it’s very important to analyse the play-off bracket and try to predict what would be Brazil’s most likely path to the final. The table below lists the odds for each stage of the tournament where Brazil could be eliminated. For example, Brazil’s World Cup outright odds to be knocked out after the group stage are at juicy 21.00.

The most popular player prop for any team is its best goalscorer in the competition. However, the bookmakers offer numerous other long-term betting choices, and you can always find some value bets by studying all the options available.

Brazil World Cup top goalscorer odds

Given the number of amazing attacking players in the squad, there’s no surprise that the bookies can’t see a clear favourite to become the top Brazilian goalscorer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Vinicius Jr. is a slight favourite, but at least four other players have realistic chances of finishing first.

• Vinicius Júnior - 3.50
• Raphinha - 4.00
• Igor Thiago - 6.50
• Neymar Júnior - 7.00
• Endrick - 10.00
• Matheus Cunha - 12.00

Other Brazil World Cup player props

Vinicius Júnior sits at 26.00 to become the best goalscorer of the tournament, while Raphinha is slightly behind, at 29.00. They are 10th and 11th in the favourites’ list, respectively. Alisson Becker is third among the top favourites to receive the Golden Glove as the best goalkeeper of the tournament. Finally, Vini Jr. and Raphinha are sixth and seventh in the list of the top contenders to claim the Golden Ball as the best player of the World Cup. They can be had at 15.00 and 21.00, respectively.

Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahçe), Weverton (Grêmio).

Defenders: Wesley (Roma), Marquinhos (PSG), Danilo (Flamengo), Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Roger Ibañez (Al-Ahli), Léo Pereira (Flamengo), Douglas Santos (Zenit St. Petersburg), Bremer (Juventus).

Midfielders: Casemiro (Manchester United), Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United), Fabinho (Al-Ittihad), Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo), Danilo Santos (Botafogo).

Forwards: Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Luiz Henrique (Zenit St. Petersburg), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Endrick (Lyon), Neymar Júnior (Santos), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid).

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Brazil are likely to line up in a fluid 4-3-3, built around aggressive full-backs, Casemiro’s protection in midfield, and the pace of Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha on the wings. Neymar should operate as a free-roaming playmaker behind the striker, linking with Bruno Guimarães and Matheus Cunha. Out of possession, Brazil will press high and look to win the ball quickly in advanced areas.

Provisional Starting XI: Alisson Becker; Alex Sandro, Gabriel Magalhães, Marquinhos, Wesley; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Neymar; Vinícius Júnior, Matheus Cunha, Raphinha.

We will start with Brazil’s second match in group C against Haiti. With all due respect to the latter, Ancelotti’s side should score at will in this one. Brazil will be fully motivated and field their best players, so Brazil -3.0 goals at 1.85 looks a bargain.

After analysing the play-off bracket, we really like betting Brazil to reach the quarter-finals at 2.00. It’s very hard to see them finishing anywhere but first in the group. They will face Japan or the Netherlands in the Round of 32, and, if successful, will play against the runners-up of groups A or B in the Last 16. It’s very hard to predict Brazil stumbling against any of these sides.

Last but not least, Raphinha’s odds of 29.00 to be the best goalscorer of the tournament are just too good to pass by. With Vinicius' character, we’d never bet a penny on him. Raphinha will have plenty of playing time, and Brazil’s potential path to the latter stages of the World Cup makes us believe that the leader of FC Barcelona can score plenty of goals. Betting a quarter of a unit on this one has value all over.

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