The latest World Cup odds are beginning to shift as the 2026 tournament heats up and the knockout rounds deliver early surprises, standout performances, and growing pressure on the favourites.
Thursday slate features just one quarter-final matchup, with France taking on Morocco.
With powerhouse nations looking to strengthen their positions and underdogs fighting to keep their tournament hopes alive, bettors have no shortage of opportunities to target value across the board.
From daily match predictions to long-term futures bets, our expert breakdown of the top World Cup odds for July 9 highlights the best wagers, strongest trends, and key betting angles to watch across the best World Cup betting sites.
World Cup Odds and Predictions for 9 July Matches
Expert Prediction: France to win & under 4.5 match goals (-125)
| Team | Odds (90 Min) |
| France to win | -175 |
| Morocco to win | +500 |
| Draw | +295 |
Top World Cup Futures Pick
Our Pick: France to advance to the semi-finals -425 (pre-tournament odds: +160)
France to advance to the semi-finals
Hopefully, you read our pre-tournament preview on France and locked this wager in at +160 odds. Otherwise, you’ll be paying a steep price of -425 to back them to advance to the semi-finals on Thursday.
The current favourites to win the World Cup, France is looking like the strongest team in the tournament and appears poised for a very deep run. But a probable matchup with Spain in the semi-finals would be worthy of a World Cup final.
