Tour de France 2026 Results: Pogačar Takes Yellow as Del Toro Shines

Just four stages into the 2026 Tour de France and the world’s biggest cycling race is already living up to the hype.

The 113th edition rolled out from Barcelona on 4 July and has delivered drama from the very first pedal stroke. We’ve seen Jonas Vingegaard reclaim the yellow jersey, Isaac del Toro announce himself on cycling’s biggest stage, and defending champion Tadej Pogačar remind everyone exactly why he remains the man to beat.

For cycling fans, the opening week has produced everything from tactical masterclasses to emotional teammate moments, setting up what promises to be one of the most exciting Tour de France general classification battles in years.

The Tour opened with its first team time trial in more than five decades, immediately putting the favourites under pressure.

Visma-Lease a Bike executed their strategy perfectly, delivering Jonas Vingegaard into position for the uphill finish where the Dane edged Filippo Ganna to claim the opening stage and pull on the famous yellow jersey.

Meanwhile, UAE Team Emirates-XRG also produced an impressive ride, with reigning champion Tadej Pogačar finishing among the leading contenders and immediately signalling his intentions for another overall title.

If Stage 1 belonged to Vingegaard, Stage 2 belonged to Isaac del Toro.

The young Mexican sensation mastered the demanding finishing circuit around Montjuïc to claim his maiden Tour de France stage victory.

Pogačar crossed the line alongside his teammate, easing in the closing metres to allow Del Toro to enjoy the biggest victory of his young career. It was a moment that captured the attention of cycling fans worldwide and highlighted the incredible atmosphere within UAE Team Emirates-XRG.

The victory also saw Del Toro move into the white jersey competition while continuing to establish himself as one of the breakout stars of Tour de France 2026.

It didn’t take long for the defending champion to strike.

On the uphill finish to Les Angles, Del Toro returned the favour by setting a relentless pace during the final kilometre before Pogačar launched his trademark acceleration to take the stage victory.

The Slovenian’s win also moved him into the yellow jersey, edging Vingegaard on countback after the pair finished level on overall time.

More importantly, it confirmed that cycling’s biggest rivalry is alive and well, with almost nothing separating the two superstars after three stages.

Stage 4 marked the race’s first full day on French roads.

The rolling terrain offered opportunities for aggressive riders and breakaway specialists, but UAE Team Emirates-XRG continued to dictate much of the racing as rivals searched for a way to disrupt the defending champions.

Although not a decisive mountain stage, it provided another fascinating tactical battle ahead of the first major climbing test.

Stage 5

The profile finally favours the sprinters.

After several demanding opening stages, the fast men should get their first genuine opportunity to battle for victory.

Jasper Philipsen and Tim Merlier headline the favourites, while the green jersey competition is expected to intensify.

Stage 6

This is where the race truly begins.

The route includes over 4,100 metres of climbing, featuring iconic ascents including the Col d’Aspin and Col du Tourmalet before the inaugural finish at Cirque de Gavarnie.

For the general classification contenders, this is the first real opportunity to create significant time gaps.

Tadej Pogačar

The defending champion has already reclaimed yellow and looks every bit as strong as last season.

Jonas Vingegaard

The Dane has matched Pogačar blow for blow and remains his biggest challenger.

Isaac del Toro

Without question the revelation of the opening week. His performances suggest he could become one of cycling’s next superstars.

Remco Evenepoel

The Belgian continues to lurk just behind the leading duo and remains dangerous whenever the road climbs.

Paul Seixas

At just 19 years old, Seixas continues to impress and is rapidly becoming one of the brightest young talents in professional cycling.

• Tadej Pogačar. 1.70
• Jonas Vingegaard. 2.60
• Remco Evenepoel. 8.50
• Isaac del Toro. 11.00
• João Almeida. 21.00

Odds are approximate at the time of writing and may vary between bookmakers. If you’re unsure about how odds work. Take the the time to read our guide explaining betting odds.

Tadej Pogačar to Win the Tour @ 1.70
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After four stages, this is shaping up to be another classic duel between Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard.

While the margins remain incredibly tight, UAE Team Emirates-XRG appear to have the stronger supporting cast, with Isaac del Toro already proving invaluable in the mountains.

The first summit finish on Stage 6 should finally reveal who holds the upper hand, but for now Pogačar looks slightly better placed to defend his title.