Brazil’s status as five-time World Cup champions and the clear group favorite stems from superior squad depth, attacking talent led by Vinicius Junior, and Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical oversight, even as Neymar’s recent grade-2 calf injury raises questions about his availability for the June 13 opener against Morocco. Morocco earns its second-place positioning through strong recent form, including a 2022 semifinal run, and a physical midfield capable of challenging Brazil in their group-stage matchup. Scotland returns after a lengthy absence but lacks the firepower to upset the top two on a consistent basis, while Haiti’s first appearance in decades leaves it as a distant outsider in a group featuring three more established sides. The market’s heavy tilt toward Brazil reflects traders’ assessment of these disparities ahead of the June 13–24 group stage.