Are you looking to get involved with the World Cup this year? Then check out our guide on how to bet on World Cup matches alongside the latest USA odds.
The USA 80/1 are one of the most long-standing sides in the World Cup, having featured in the first tournament in 1930.
Considering that they’re co-hosts of the 2026 tournament, they’ll be keen to make a good impression and go deep into the competition. If you’re interested in supporting the USA this year, you can discover their betting odds at Betway, where you’ll find everything you may need to place your bets.
Here at Betway, we’ve put together this handy guide to help you understand how to read USA betting odds and to point out the most popular USA betting markets.
Where to bet on the latest USA odds?
Betting on the latest USA odds is easy when using the World Cup match odds page. It includes the latest information on the USA’s fixtures and other top games and lets you sign up for an account with Betway to get started as soon as you like.
After selecting a game that interests you, just pick out a team or a market you would like to back and then the betslip calculates your potential winnings. Once you’re happy with the bet you’ve made, simply click ‘Place bet’ and wait to find out if you have been successful.
How to read USA betting odds
USA odds are presented in fractional terms. All this means is that each outcome is represented by a fraction that signals the likelihood of an outcome occurring. So, the smaller the fraction (e.g. 1/4), the more likely the outcome is to occur; the larger the fraction (e.g. 4/1), the less likely an outcome is to occur.
Fractional odds are great for both showing bets clearly and making it easy to figure out how much money you would earn if you won. To work out potential earnings, just divide how much money you staked by the figure on the right-hand side of the fraction, then multiply that by the figure on the left-hand side of the fraction.
To learn more about how this works, we have a fractional odds explainer that provides more information. You can also make use of our betting calculator tool that works out your possible earnings too! To give you a practical scenario, we’ve provided a few betting examples below.
An example of USA football odds
For the 2026 World Cup, the USA’s odds of defeating Paraguay are around 1/1 (evens), with Paraguay’s odds of beating the USA being roughly 5/2.
So, if you placed a £10 bet on the USA to beat Paraguay, you would receive £20 (10 ÷ 1 = 10, then 10 × 1 = 10, plus the original £10 bet).
As the odds for Paraguay to beat the USA are higher, if they were successful, you would likely make more profit. For example, if you bet £10 on Paraguay to defeat the USA, you would earn £35 back (10 ÷ 2 = 5, then 5 × 5 = 25, plus the original £10 bet).
It must be remembered, though, that even though you can make more profit by backing Paraguay in this fixture, it would come with an increased risk. As they’re not as likely to be successful in the match, you have a higher chance of losing your money.
Popular USA football bet types
If you want to bet on the USA at this year’s World Cup, there are many ways you can do this aside from the standard match outcome predictions. In the section below, we’ve covered some of the more popular markets among bettors, listing the different bet types we offer at Betway.
Match result
The ‘match result’ market is one that you may be more familiar with. Here, bettors place bets on what the result of a game will be, having the choice of selecting either team. The goal is to predict whether a certain team will go on to win the game or if it will end in a draw.
To win the group
Another popular and well-known market among bettors, here you can predict which team will end up being victorious in their respective tournament groups. Should your chosen team go on to top the group, you win!
This year, the USA are in Group D, with Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye – but who do you think will win the group?
To win the World Cup
Arguably one of the markets that holds the greatest weight and prestige, betting on who will win the World Cup is a challenge. This bet type allows you to decide which team will go on to lift the trophy. Though it is a difficult market to enter, it’s also extremely satisfying if you’re correct.
Do you think the USA can utilise home advantage and become champions for the first time in their history? Well, make sure to place your bets and wait until July to see if you’re right!
Goalscorers
Do you think you can predict the goalscorers in the USA’s World Cup matches? Well, if you can, then this is definitely the market for you. Just select a game you’re interested in and place a bet on the players you believe will find the back of the net throughout the game!
Under/over goals
If you’re confident about the number of goals that will be scored in a game, then the ‘under/over goals’ market is for you. To explain, if the line for the USA’s match is set at 2.5 goals, you can decide if the game will contain more or fewer goals than this. This prediction includes goals for both teams, so make sure to keep this in mind when placing your bets!
Accumulator
The ‘accumulator’, or ‘acca’, market is a unique one that involves taking a selection of different bets you want to make and merges them into one. As they’re now combined into a singular bet, to earn your winnings, all parts of your bet must succeed. Though an ‘acca’ can yield higher winnings, as the odds are longer it is a riskier market to participate in.
Can I bet on USA football in-play?
Yes, you absolutely can! Here at Betway, you’re able to bet on any USA match you like while the game is still ongoing. The in-play betting feature lets bettors stay involved with the action when watching live – whether that’s at home or from the stadium! At Betway, you’ll be able to react accordingly to the game. So, if there’s goals, red cards, or injuries, you can alter or place new bets to suit the changing match situation!
Where to find the latest USA betting tips
To learn more about the latest USA betting odds and news, why not have a look at Betway Insider’s World Cup blog content? As it’s full of informative guides and handy betting advice, you can easily prepare yourself for any of the USA’s upcoming matches.
If you’re still feeling a little uncertain about betting on this summer’s World Cup, then have a read of our how to bet on football guide to view useful insights that can help you form your betting strategies.
