FIFA World Cup Group A

World Cup 2026 Group A Betting

The very first game of World Cup 2026 will see two of the Group A combatants, host nation Mexico and South Africa, go toe to toe at the iconic Estadio Azteca.

That game will set the scene for the tournament itself but also our World Cup 2026 Group A winner betting, with a positive result in the opening game so crucial to a nation’s chances of qualifying for the knockout phase.

Courtesy of your Paddy Power account, you can bet on the outcome of Group A. Who will win it, who will finish bottom and how many of its teams will progress to the knockout phase?

World Cup 2026 Group A Odds

You probably know that you can bet on who you think will lift the famous Jules Rimet trophy come July 19. But did you know that you can also bet on the individual groups at the World Cup as well?

We have presented our World Cup 2026 Group A winner odds on this page for your consideration. Will the Mexicans make the most of home advantage, or can one of the other three nations cause an upset?

You can have your say in our betting market, with both group winner and ‘to qualify’ options available.

Who are the World Cup 2026 Group A Favourites?

Mexico will be cheered on by millions of their home fans as they embark upon their Group A campaign.They also happen to be very good at football too, which is handy, so that winning combination perhaps explains why they are the favourites to prevail in Group A.

That said, the Mexicans could well be pushed hard by their European opponents, while South Korea – powered by national hero Son Heung-min – also have previous form in World Cups of yesteryear to call upon.

Fans of underdogs and outsiders won’t be giving up on South Africa either, given their heroics in qualifying.

How to Bet on World Cup 2026 Group A Betting Markets with Paddy Power

If you’re ready to bet on your World Cup 2026 prediction for the Group A winner, this is how you can go about it.

You’ll see the four teams participating in Group A listed on this page. Next to their name are their football odds – think of these as probabilities. To bet on the country that you think will win Group A, simply click on the relevant odds next to their name. This will add the selection to your betslip, which then pops up on screen.

Simply add your stake into the box on the betslip, double check the amount and then click ‘place bet’ to confirm your wager.

And that’s all it takes: your Group A winner wager will now be sitting in your ‘My Bets’ feed. You can check back at any time during the tournament to see if a cash out value is available.