2026 FIFA World Cup Predictions & Tips
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2026 FIFA World Cup Betting Tips
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd edition of an international men's football championship. It is scheduled to take place from 11 June to 9 July in three North American countries - Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The tournament will be the first hosted by three nations and the first to include 48 teams. It will be the first World Cup since 2002 to be hosted by more than one nation and the first North American World Cup since 1994.
Our football experts will be providing their best predictions and tips for the World Cup qualifiers and all matches at the tournament. Look out for our outright tips closer to the start of the event including World Cup winner, to reach the final and top scorer.
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Betting on the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Having success betting on the 2026 FIFA World Cup requires a combination of knowledge, strategy, discipline, and a responsible approach.
Stay updated on teams' recent performances and form, squad compositions and injuries leading up to the tournament. Assess key players' form, goal-scoring records, assists, and contributions to their national teams.
Knowing the squads is essential for having success betting on the World Cup. Our football experts stay in touch with all the players in the tournament to find the best tips for the tournament.
Managers are very important at international level. Know the managers, their history with the team alongside tactics and team performances.
Identifying which teams will finish first and second in each group is key to finding value in the outright markets before and during the tournament.
Live Streaming
Watch all the matches at the tournament with live streaming anywhere you have a digital device and a sufficient internet connection.
Choose a streaming service or platform that offers Euro 2024 coverage. Many sports networks and broadcasters such as ESPN, BT Sport, Fox Sports, beIN Sports secure rights.
There are also specific streaming platforms including DAZN which may have rights to broadcast matches in certain regions.
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- Visit bet365 > live streaming > football
- When the live streaming window opens, select the match you want to watch.
- Registered depositing users can watch & bet on football.
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Odds
Check all the top bookmakers for the best World Cup odds including individual matches, tournament winner, top goalscorer and reach the final.
News
Keep up to date with all the news from the tournament. The official FIFA website is a primary source for all news and updates which includes fixtures, match reports, statistics, highlights and team news.
Many sports news websites have dedicated sections for World Cup.
Social Media
Follow the World Cup on social media:
- X - www.x.com/FIFAWorldCup
- Facebook - www.facebook.com/fifaworldcup/
- Instagram - www.instagram.com/fifaworldcup/?hl=en
Teams
There will be 48 teams contesting the tournament including co-hosts Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Venues
The tournament will be played in 16 stadiums in 16 cities in three countries.
| Stadium | City | Country | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | Mexico | 87,523 |
| MetLife Stadium | New Jersey | United States | 82,500 |
| AT&T Stadium | Dallas | United States | 80,000 |
| GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City | United States | 76,416 |
| NRG Stadium | Houston | United States | 72,220 |
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | United States | 71,000 |
| SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles | United States | 70,240 |
| Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | United States | 69,796 |
| Lumen Field | Seattle | United States | 69,000 |
| Levi's Stadium | Santa Clara | United States | 68,500 |
| Boston Stadium | Boston | United States | 65,878 |
| Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | United States | 64,767 |
| BC Place | Vancouver | Canada | 54,500 |
| Estadio BBVA | Monterrey | Mexico | 53,500 |
| Estadio Akron | Guadalajara | Mexico | 49,850 |
| BMO Field | Toronto | Canada | 30,000 |
Schedule
The tournament kicks off on 11 June at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and feature co-hosts Mexico. The final will be played on 9 July at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States.
History
FIFA, world football's governing body, launched the World Cup after being inspired by the success of the Olympics' football tournament.
The inaugural World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930, and has been held every four years bar 1942 and 1946 when it was not organised due to World War II.
The tournament was expanded to 24 teams in 1982 and to 32 teams in 1998, allowing more teams from Africa, Asia and North America to take part.
The 2022 World Cup took place in Qatar, the first World Cup to be held in the Arab world and Muslim world. The tournament was played in November and December because of Qatar's intense summer heat.
The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams.
2026 FIFA World Cup FAQ
Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being played?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being played in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being played?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup being played from 11 June to 9 July.
How many teams are playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
There will be 48 teams playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 2022 World Cup was be the last to feature 32 teams.
When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup start?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on Thursday 11 June 2026.
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup final?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is set to take place on Thursday 9 July 2026.
Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup final being played?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States.
