How To Bet: World Cup 2026

Posted on June 5, 2026June 9, 2026 | Posted by TABtouch

Betting Guide | Odds, Teams, Futures & TABtouch Markets

One of the biggest events in global sport is fast approaching, and the countdown to the 2026 World Cup is now on!

Set to be the largest World Cup ever, the expanded 48-team format means more matches, more markets, and more opportunities for punters to get involved.

Our 2026 World Cup Betting Guide covers everything you need to know; from format and venues to betting options and key tips.

Tournament Overview & Format

The 23rd World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the first time the tournament spans three nations.

• Dates: June 11 – July 19, 2026
• Teams: 48 (up from 32)
• Matches: 104 (up from 64)

This expanded format delivers a longer tournament, more games, and greater betting variety across every stage.

Key Dates & Venues

• Opening Match: June 11, 2026 — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
• Final: July 19, 2026 — MetLife Stadium, New Jersey

Teams & Qualification

A record total of 48 teams will compete split into the following groups:

• Group A: Mexico; South Africa; South Korea; Czechia
• Group B: Canada; Bosnia; Qatar; Switzerland
• Group C: Brazil; Morocco; Haiti; Scotland
• Group D: USA; Paraguay; Australia; Turkiye
• Group E: Germany; Curacao; Ivory Coast; Ecuador
• Group F: Netherlands; Japan; Sweden; Tunisia
• Group G: Belgium; Egypt; Iran; New Zealand
• Group H: Spain; Cape Verde; Saudi Arabia; Uruguay
• Group I: France; Senegal; Iraq; Norway
• Group J: Argentina; Algeria; Austria; Jordan
• Group K: Portugal; DR Congo; Uzbekistan; Colombia
• Group L: England; Croatia; Ghana; Panama

Players to Watch for World Cup Betting 

Player markets to watch out for:

Golden Boot contenders 

• Kylian Mbappé

• Harry Kane

• Lautaro Martínez

• Erling Haaland

• Vinícius Jr

Breakout stars 

• Lamine Yamal

• Arda Guler
• Endrick

Key betting angles 

• Penalty takers

• High-scoring teams

• Players in form entering the tournament

How to Bet on the World Cup

TABtouch will offer a wide range of markets and offers throughout the tournament on markets including:

• Outright Winner – Pick the team that will lift the trophy
• Top Goalscorer (Golden Boot) – Back the tournament’s leading scorer
• Group Winners – Predict which teams top their groups
• Match Betting – Standard win/draw/loss markets
• Prop Bets – Corners, cards, player stats and more
• Same Game Multi – Combine selections to boost returns
• Live Betting – Bet in real time as odds fluctuate during matches. You can Bet Live at our TAB Venues across WA during opening hours, or call our dedicated Call Centre on 1300 23 85 48 to place live bets over the phone.

Not sure what to bet on? Visit our special offers on TABtouch or head to Bet Loop to follow punters in the know this World Cup tournament!

FAQs

How can I bet on the World Cup in Australia?

You can bet on a wide range of markets through TABtouch, including outrights, match betting, player props, Same Game Multis, and live betting.

How can I use TABtouch during the World Cup?

With TABtouch you can:

• Bet pre-match or live across all fixtures

• Build Same Game Multis

• Follow market movements
• Track trending bets from real punters via Bet Loop

Where can I watch the World Cup 2026 in Perth Western Australia?

Where to watch

Soak up the World Cup atmosphere around WA at the following locations streaming matches live throughout the tournament, with dedicated TAB terminals available:

• The Federal Boutique Hotel: showing every game live

• Sporting Globe (Rockingham, Mandurah & Floreat)

• Woodvale Tavern: Showing all Australia, England & Scotland games live, including late night/early morning games

• The Wokalup: showing all Socceroos games live

• The Wembley Hotel: Open early for all 6.00am games showing live

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