Who is most likely to Win the Cup? And How Far Can the USMNT go?

The round of 32 has begun for the 2026 World Cup. Several countries have an opportunity to advance to select stages of the tournament, but which countries are most likely to advance? Examining the bracket and where teams are situated shows two specific teams to have an advantage. Both Argentina and France are positioned to advance far into the tournament with less competitive stage fixtures until the quarter-final matches. It would be a repeat of the 2022 World Cup Final, but that is looking like the most probable match. Brazil also has a chance to go far if they can defeat France in their potential stage match.

The USMNT, led by Pulisic, is looking solid. They also have a favorable path to advance. Their round of 32 match should be a victory over Bosnia. They should advance at least to the round of 16, and may make it to the quarter-finals.