For just the second time, the United States, along with Canada and Mexico, will play host to the World Cup. The United States last hosted the event in 1994. Since placing third at the 1930 World Cup, the closest the Americans have come to reaching the finals was in 2002 when they made it to the quarterfinals and finished eighth overall. They have reached the Round of 16 the last three times they have qualified for the World Cup, pacing 14th in 2022. Among the host nations, the USA is +5500, with Mexico at +6500 and Canada at +22500.
Spain is the +440 favorite in the 2026 World Cup odds via FanDuel Sportsbook, followed closely by France at +460. In addition to those World Cup futures, bettors can also make World Cup prop bets on who will top the USMNT in scoring for the tournament, with Christian Pulisic (+340) the favorite, followed by Folarin Balogun (+380). Before locking in any 2026 World Cup USA futures bets, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Jon Eimer has to say.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Champions League, Serie A, the FA Cup, and much more. He's been red-hot on his soccer betting picks in 2026, posting a 31-13-2 record and returning over $1,200 of profit on his Champions League picks. Anyone wanting to follow his World Cup betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could see big returns.
Now, Eimer has broken down the USMNT for the 2026 World Cup from all sides and released his picks, predictions and futures bets. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer's USMNT World Cup picks.
Top World Cup 2026 USMNT futures picks
One thing we can give away: Eimer is backing the USMNT to Reach the Round of 16 (-115, 1 unit) as the Americans have reached the Round of 16 in three of the last four World Cups. They also reached the Round of 16 the last time they hosted the event in 1994. The 2018 team did not qualify for the World Cup, which was held in Russia.
"While I am well known for talking poorly about the USA squad, I will say that even with all the problems we have going into this World Cup, we do have a squad that I truly believe is good enough to advance at least to the round of 16," Eimer told SportsLine. "Let's say I'm right about USA finishing second - that means they would play the second-place finisher of Group G in the round of 32. That is most likely going to be Egypt.
"Egypt is a solid squad, but I believe that USMNT with the home-field motivation and advantage, will be able to take down a formidable side, punching their ticket to the round of 16. Also, if I'm wrong and USA wins the group, their round of 32 opponent will be the third place finisher from group A, E, H, I or J, all which I see USA being able to beat." See the rest of Eimer's USMNT bets here.
How to make 2026 World Cup picks
Eimer has locked in his USA 2026 World Cup best bets, as part of three top futures plays. He's also high on a top goal scorer priced at nearly +2000 to "find goals outside of the box" that could shock the competition. You can only see his 2026 World Cup USMNT predictions here.
So how will the USMNT do at the 2026 World Cup, and which huge longshot goal scorer could make a difference at the competition? Check out the soccer odds below and then visit SportsLine to see Jon Eimer's best bets for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup, all from the proven expert who has crushed his soccer picks, and find out.
2026 World Cup odds
(via FanDuel Sportsbook, subject to change) See full World Cup picks at SportsLine.
Spain +440 France +460 England +650 Brazil +800 Portugal +1000 Argentina +1000 Germany +1300 Netherlands +1600 Belgium +2200 Norway +3300 Colombia +4000 Japan +5000 Morocco +5500 USA +5500 Uruguay +6000 Mexico +6500 Switzerland +7500 Türkiye +8000 Croatia +8000 Ecuador +10000 Austria +10000 Senegal +15000 Ivory Coast +17500 Sweden +17500 Canada +22500 Paraguay +22500 Bosnia & Herzegovina +22500 Algeria +30000 Scotland +35000 Egypt +40000 South Korea +40000 Ghana +50000 Czechia +50000 Iran +75000 Tunisia +100000 Australia +200000 DR Congo +200000 Cape Verde +250000 Uzbekistan +250000 Panama +250000 Curacao +250000 Haiti +250000 Qatar +250000 Saudi Arabia +250000 Iraq +250000 New Zealand +250000 Jordan +250000 South Africa +250000
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