Brazil World Cup 2026 Odds: Latest Betting Prices and Predictions

Brazil remain the most successful country in World Cup history with an unmatched five trophies, yet they’ve been starved of glory since their last triumph in 2002. Selecao will hope their fortunes change at the 2026 World Cup under one of the most decorated club managers of all time, Carlo Ancelotti, who has a talented pool of players at his disposal.

Brazil head into the 2026 World Cup as one of the favourites to lift the trophy. On this page, we cover their latest outright, group, and top goalscorer odds, assess their squad and predicted starting 11, and delve into their tournament history.

Brazil 2026 World Cup Odds

Brazil’s World Cup outright odds are quoted at a best-priced 9/1 as they seek to lift the trophy for a record-extending sixth time in their history. This situates them behind favourites Spain, France and England while holders Argentina and five-time victors Brazil can also be backed among the market leaders.

Brazil World Cup Fixtures

Check out the World Cup fixtures for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup:

Brazil Stage of Elimination Odds

Brazil can be backed at 13/2 to finish as runner-up for the third time in their history, they are 4/1 to exit at the semi-finals, and 3/1 for their journey to end in the quarter-finals, which has been the case in a whopping four of the last five editions since they last lifted the trophy in 2002.

A first round-of-16 elimination since 1990 is quoted at 4/1, as is a round-of-32 exit. An early group-stage departure is, unsurprisingly, considered unlikely and is priced at 28/1. Meanwhile, Brazil can be backed at 7/2 to be eliminated via a penalty shoot-out, a fate they suffered against Croatia at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Brazil Top Goalscorer Odds

Brazil boast a wealth of attacking assets heading into the World Cup, with Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior favoured by bookmakers at 3/1 to finish as the country’s top goalscorer.

Barcelona skipper Raphinha is sure to attract attention at 4/1, with veteran Neymar at 7/1.

Other players to keep an eye on as we approach the tournament include Brentford front man Igor Thiago at 10/1 and Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha at 16/1.

Of the mentioned Brazilians, it’s Vinicius Junior who features highest in the tournament’s top goalscorer odds at 25/1.

Brazil 2026 World Cup Squad

Not only are Brazil led by one of the most successful managers in the world, Carlo Ancelotti, but their squad also boasts an array of elite players, particularly in attacking areas. Here is who Ancelotti has chosen to be a part of their squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Brazil 2026 World Cup Predicted XI

Carlo Ancelotti will have some big decisions to make across the whole pitch ahead of Brazil’s opening match against Morocco. Here is our predicted starting 11 in a 4-3-3 formation:

GK: Alisson

RB: Vanderson

CB: Marquinhos

CB: Gabriel

LB: Sandro

CM: Casemiro

CM: Bruno Guimaraes

AM: Paqueta

RW: Raphinha

ST: Cunha

LW: Vinicius Junior

Brazil World Cup History

Brazil have been World Cup winners five times, more than any other country since the tournament’s inception. The first two came back-to-back in 1958 and 1962, the third was added in 1970, a fourth followed in 1994, with their most recent success coming in 2002 in South Korea & Japan.

In total, they have reached seven finals, finishing runners-up in their first in 1950 and then again in 1998, while they have finished third on two occasions.

Brazil are spoiled for choice when it comes to iconic World Cup moments, from a 17-year-old Pele announcing himself on the global stage in 1958, to the 1970 side that are considered one of the greatest international teams ever, and more recently the redemption of Ronaldo in 2002.

Conversely, they have been subject to two of the biggest humblings in World Cup history. In 1950, the Maracanazo saw them lose their final game 2-1 to Uruguay in front of a home crowd, gifting the visitors the trophy. Then, when hosting again in 2014, they suffered a humiliating 7-1 defeat to eventual champions Germany in the semi-final.

How Did Brazil do at the Last World Cup?

Brazil’s quest to win the 2022 World Cup was ended by Croatia on penalties in the quarter-finals, a round which has been their downfall in four of the last five World Cups.

Brazil won their group with six points from three games. They defeated Serbia and Switzerland to nil, before suffering a surprise defeat to Cameroon in their third game. They thumped South Korea 4-1 in the round of 32, before coming unstuck against Croatia.

World Cup 2026 Brazil Prediction

Brazil have been drawn in Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti and Scotland. On paper, Carlo Ancelotti’s side should encounter few issues topping the group and progressing to the round of 32, where a meeting with the runner-up from Group F – containing the Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia and a European play-off winner – would await.

Should Brazil advance to the last-16 they would face the runner-up from either Group E or Group I, before a potentially juicy quarter-final clash against England, with rivals Argentina or Portugal possible opponents in the semi-finals. 

This is, of course, all guesswork at this stage, but a fifth quarter-final exit in six editions could be the way to go at 3/1.

World Cup 2026 Brazil FAQs 

Have Brazil ever won the World Cup?

Brazil have won the World Cup on five occasions, more than any other country.

How did Brazil qualify for the 2026 World Cup?

Brazil qualified for the 2026 World Cup after they finished 5th in the CONMEBOL standings.

Which players will play for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup?

Brazil have a number of well known players nestled in their squad, from wingers Vinicius Junior and Raphinha to centre-backs Gabriel and Marquinhos.