USA 2026 World Cup Odds: Americans Draw a Favorable Group D Outlook

The United States landed one of the softer groups in the 2026 World Cup draw, and the latest odds reflect it. Here’s how Group D shapes their path and why bookmakers expect the Americans to advance — and possibly win the group.

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Chris Vasile • Betting Analyst
Feb 17, 2026 • 19:40 ET • 4 min read
 United States forward Brenden Aaronson (11) controls the ball.
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The dust has settled on the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, and the USA World Cup odds have adjusted accordingly after Group D revealed a favorable path for the Americans.

With three winnable matchups on their slate, the United States now enters as the betting favorite to top the group. Their overall World Cup futures price also tightened, moving from +6600 to +5000 after the draw.

United States World Cup odds 2026

Market Sports Interaction
To win the World Cup +5000
To reach the World Cup Final +2200
To win Group D +100
To qualify from Group D -500

Odds as of 2-17.

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United States World Cup prediction 2026

Pick: To win Group D (+100 at Sports Interaction)

The United States couldn’t have asked for a more forgiving World Cup group.

On paper, they possess the stronger squad compared to both Paraguay and Australia, and whoever emerges from UEFA Path C isn’t likely to shift that outlook.

Paraguay’s attack sputtered throughout qualifying — just 14 goals in 18 games — while Australia came through Asia behind Japan and recently fell to the U.S. in a friendly.

There’s still plenty of time before the tournament begins, but the early signs point to a favorable path for the Americans, and this line is almost guaranteed to shorten.

With the U.S. playing on home soil and the wave of domestic support ramping up, public money will keep pushing this price tighter as we get closer to Matchday 1.

United States World Cup schedule

  • Friday, June 12 vs. Paraguay (Los Angeles Stadium)
  • Friday, June 19 vs. Australia (Seattle Stadium)
  • Thursday, June 25 vs. UEFA Path C Winner (Los Angeles Stadium)

USA vs. Paraguay odds — June 12, 2026

Market Sports Interaction
USAUSA ML -102
Draw +210
Paraguay Paraguay ML +230
Over 2.5  -108
Under 2.5 -128

Odds as of 12-9 via Sports Interaction.


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