The market's verdict

The betting market closed with England at 1.08 — an implied 86% chance. The draw defied it.

• Canada: opened 8.80, closed 8.00 (12%)
• England: opened 1.07, closed 1.08 (86%)
• Draw: closed 35.00 (3%)

Canada — recent form

• 2026-09-19Canada 19-16 USA
• 2026-09-12Scotland 26-52 Canada
• 2026-09-12Fiji 45-29 Canada
• 2026-09-05Japan 50-12 Canada
• 2026-07-05Canada 42-42 Spain

England — recent form

• 2026-07-07Argentina 38-40 England
• 2026-07-04South Africa 45-21 England