The 2026 World Cup is here, and it is bigger than ever. I cannot wait to see it kick off. The quadrennial event was traditionally comprised of 32 teams, but FIFA increased the number to 48 for this year’s event,

Even if you aren't a year-round soccer fan, or even go years without watching a match, the World Cup is one tournament nearly all sports fans want to witness, and with that comes online sports betting interest.

What national teams have the best chance of winning the 2026 World Cup? Group stage play starts on June 11, with the tournament's first match featuring Mexico and South Africa. The first games in the Round of 32 start on June 28.

Global wagers on the 2026 World Cup could top $50 billion, according to Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon. That’s up from more than $35 billion in the 2022 tournament.

Portugal could be one fan's ticket to a seven-figure payday. Patrick Everson breaks down World Cup big bets and more.

The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest ever, having expanded to 48 teams, a 50% increase from the previous tournament. With two weeks until kickoff, the anticipation is building as teams get ready to play in the United States,

After years of waiting, we're just one day from kickoff in the 2026 World Cup. The biggest event in the tournament's history begins in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11 with the Mexican team facing Bosnia and Herzegovina in the first of this summer's 104 matches across North America.

How to Bet on the 2026 World Cup With DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and More.

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