10 Best World Cup Player Futures
by Sam Cox
No soccer competition can match the variety of betting markets that are provided for the World Cup. From Player of the Tournament and the Golden Glove through to top team scorers and over/under lines for goal contributions, the World Cup is a betting opportunity unlike any other.
Here are 10 of our favorite soccer picks in World Cup player futures:
Michael Olise to Win Player of the Tournament (+1000 at Caesars)
An elite creator who had more than 40 goal involvements across the Bundesliga and Champions League last season, Michael Olise is sensational value to win Player of the Tournament at Caesars.
Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé are getting plenty of attention in this market, and understandably so. Olise, though, is more than capable of outshining his more decorated teammates, and their presence could actually help his case for POTM as it’s only going to make it easier for the former Crystal Palace man to register goals and assists.
Germany to Win the World Cup & Florian Wirtz to Win the Golden Boot (+17500 at DraftKings)
Florian Wirtz didn’t have the best club season, but he’s got 11 goals for Germany before his 24th birthday. If Germany are to go all the way, Wirtz needs to have a big tournament, along with Jamal Musiala.
Neither Kai Havertz nor Nick Woltemade strike fear into opponents like Mbappé, Harry Kane, or Erling Haaland. The duo of Musiala and Wirtz are going to be responsible for much of Germany’s attacking productivity – Wirtz, it’s worth remembering, had 34 goals over his final two seasons with Bayer Leverkusen.
Jérémy Doku to Have Most Assists (+2500 at Caesars)
Manchester City winger Jérémy Doku has 16 assists in 43 matches for Belgium. xGRAPM, a stat to measure player impact, ranked Doku as the seventh-best attacker in the Premier League in 2025-26.
Just two players had more expected assists per 90 than Doku. He led the league in dribbles by a significant margin and was tied for fourth in key passes per match. Improved end product and an easy group give the speedster a chance to put up some big-time assist numbers even before the knockout phase kicks off.
Cyle Larin Top Canada Goalscorer (+600 at DraftKings)
Cyle Larin hit form down the stretch, scoring seven goals for Southampton between March 11 and the end of the season. Larin’s place alongside Jonathan David in Canada’s frontline is secure, with the 31-year-old looking for his first international goal since 2024.
The second-highest scorer in his country’s history, these odds are pretty generous, despite Larin’s dry spell on the international stage.
Jordan Pickford to Win Golden Glove (+700 at DraftKings)
Thomas Tuchel’s England aren’t going to play expansive football. The decision to leave out Trent Alexander-Arnold showed Tuchel will be prioritizing defensive solidity.
It’s not going to be great to watch for neutrals, but it does create some interesting betting angles. Jordan Pickford, a player with immense tournament experience, stands out at +700 to win the Golden Glove. With Panama, Ghana, and Croatia joining England in Group L, the Three Lions could have three clean sheets before the round of 32.
Kenan Yıldız to Win Young Player of the Tournament (+2500 at DraftKings)
Kenan Yıldız was sixth in Serie A in expected assists per 90 minutes. The 21-year-old scored 10 goals in the top flight of Italian football, ranked fourth in key passes, and led the league in dribbles.
All of that suggests Yıldız is ready for a massive World Cup. The only concern for bettors in this market is how far Türkiye go. Group D is very winnable – could the Crescent-Stars surprise Belgium in the round of 16 to reach the quarterfinals?
Vitinha to Win Player of the Tournament (+3000 at DraftKings)
After masterminding the second of PSG’s back-to-back Champions League titles, could Vitinha lead Portugal to their first World Cup win? It’s certainly in play with how the 26-year-old midfielder has played over the last 12 months.
The former Porto man has calmly bossed matches against the world’s best sides. His experience in the Champions League should stand him in good stead for this World Cup – he’s the best value bet if you fancy Portugal to go on a deep run.
Christian Pulisic Over 2.5 Goals and Assists (+170 at Caesars)
Christian Pulisic has 55 goal involvements in 86 United States caps. In a group with Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye, it doesn’t take much imagination to envisage Pulisic hitting this over before the group stage is over.
Being the U.S.’s penalty taker can help Pulisic on his way here. The hosts are expected to reach the round of 32 at the very least, giving the Milan forward at least four matches to register three goal contributions. There would be value in this market even if the odds shortened to +120.
Spain to Win the World Cup & Erling Haaland to Win the Golden Boot (+8000 at DraftKings)
Spain won all seven matches, scoring 15 and conceding four, to win the Euros two summers ago. They have struggled at the last three World Cups, but they won the Nations League in 2023 and finished as runners-up in 2025.
The blueprint for success is there for La Roja if Lamine Yamal can get and stay healthy.
The other part of this wager is partly about backing Norway for a deep run. It’s also about fancying one of the world’s most prolific scorers to fill his boots against Iraq in the group stage (and potentially when facing a favorable round of 32 opponent).
Frenkie de Jong to Lead Netherlands in Assists (+700 at Caesars)
Don’t be put off by nine assists in 66 caps. Frenkie de Jong had five La Liga assists in 2025-26 and ranked second to Yamal in O-xGRAPM.
With Xavi Simons out of the World Cup through injury, de Jong is the Netherlands’ primary creator, with Tijjani Reijnders coming off an underwhelming season at Manchester City. Potentially lacking guile in the final third, Ronald Koeman needs de Jong’s incisive passing if the Oranje are to break down low blocks.
