🏆 World Cup 2026 Specials
ℹ️ General Information & Format
- Historic Tournament (48 Teams): The World Cup 2026 (co-hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada) is the first in history to feature 48 teams instead of 32[cite: 2]. This radically changes the format and the schedule[cite: 2].
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The New Format:
- Group Stage: 12 groups of 4 teams each (Group A to Group L)[cite: 2].
- Qualification: The top 2 teams from each group automatically qualify (24 teams) + the 8 best third-placed teams across all groups, creating the Round of 32 in the knockout stage for the first time[cite: 2].
- The Champion: The team that wins the trophy will need to play 8 matches (3 in the group stage and 5 in the knockout stages) instead of 7[cite: 2].
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Useful Links:
- 🌐 FIFA World Cup 2026™ Official Website (Full schedule, official statistics, live updates, and standings)[cite: 2].
- 📊 Opta Betting Showcase (The official provider for settling specific statistical markets)[cite: 2].
📊 The 12 Groups of World Cup 2026
- Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czech Republic[cite: 2]
- Group B: Canada, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland[cite: 2]
- Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland[cite: 2]
- Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey[cite: 2]
- Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador[cite: 2]
- Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia[cite: 2]
- Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand[cite: 2]
- Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay[cite: 2]
- Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway[cite: 2]
- Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan[cite: 2]
- Group K: Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia[cite: 2]
- Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama[cite: 2]
📅 Stage Schedule (June 11 – July 19, 2026)
| Tournament Stage | Dates of Play |
|---|---|
| Group Stage | June 11 – June 27[cite: 2] |
| Round of 32 (New Round) | June 28 – July 3[cite: 2] |
| Round of 16 | July 4 – July 7[cite: 2] |
| Quarter-finals (8) | July 9 – July 11[cite: 2] |
| Semi-finals (4) | July 14 – July 15[cite: 2] |
| 3rd Place Play-off | July 18[cite: 2] |
| Final | July 19 (at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey)[cite: 2] |
🚨 SOS: New FIFA Regulations & Betting Insights
⏱️ Anti-Time-Wasting Rules (Impact on Live & Over/Under)
- 5-Second Countdown on throw-ins/goal kicks: Referees will start a visual 5-second countdown if they consider there is a delay[cite: 2].
- If time expires on a **throw-in** ➡️ Possession changes[cite: 2].
- If time expires on a **goal kick** ➡️ A corner kick is awarded to the opponent! (Crucial live angle for corner markets in the final minutes)[cite: 2].
- 8-Second Rule for goalkeepers: If the keeper holds the ball for more than 8 seconds, a **corner kick** is awarded against their team (instead of an indirect free kick)[cite: 2].
- 10-Second Limit on substitutions: The player being substituted must leave the pitch within 10 seconds[cite: 2]. If they delay, the incoming player is forced to wait for 1 full minute on the sideline while the clock runs, leaving their team with 10 players[cite: 2].
📈 The "Best Third-Placed Teams" Trap (Matchday 3)
- No more "convenient" draws: A draw on the final matchday might not be enough to qualify among the best third-placed teams[cite: 2]. Teams will actively chase goal difference, pushing for more goals[cite: 2].
- Motivation until the 90th minute: Even a team losing 3-0 will fight to score a goal (e.g., to reduce it to 3-1), as goal difference will determine everything in the special third-place standings[cite: 2].
- Betting Strategy: Expect a significant increase in **Over 2.5 / Over 3.5** and **Goal/Goal (GG)** selections during Matchday 3 of the group stage[cite: 2].
⚽ Markets & Settlement Rules
📊 Settlement based on Opta
Applicable to player props (Article 3.1.23.6) and total / team game stats markets (Article 3.1.84)[cite: 2].
| Player Props | Total / Team Game Stats |
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| • Shots / Shots on Target / Shots Off Target[cite: 2] • Shots Saved[cite: 2] • Tackles / Passes[cite: 2] • Fouls (Committed / Won)[cite: 2] • Assists / Offsides / Dribbles[cite: 2] • Headers on Target[cite: 2] • Shots on Target from Outside the Box[cite: 2] |
• Total Goal Attempts / Total Shots on Target[cite: 2] • Total Fouls / Offsides Over/Under[cite: 2] • Total Goal Kicks[cite: 2] • Total Throw-ins[cite: 2] • Distance Covered[cite: 2] • Ball Possession / Total Tackles[cite: 2] • Total Passes / Hit Woodwork[cite: 2] |
⚠️ Important Note for Corners & Cards: Results for Corners and/or Cards markets are NOT determined by Opta data[cite: 2]. They are settled based on the official governing body (FIFA), which also serves as a fallback for any statistical category not covered by Opta[cite: 2].
🏁 World Cup Betting Tournament
General Rules:
- Applies exclusively to bets placed on the World Cup (opt-in/participation in the category is required)[cite: 2]. Bets containing even one event outside the World Cup are excluded from scoring[cite: 2].
- Minimum stake: €5[cite: 2].
- Points are calculated at the time of bet settlement and only for **winning** bets[cite: 2].
- Only the user's best single bet performance counts per day, unless stated otherwise (All Winning Bets)[cite: 2].
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Activity Streak Bonus: Extra points rewarded for consecutive days of betting activity (minimum €5 stake per day)[cite: 2].
- 5 days: +5 points | 10 days: +10 points | 20 days: +20 points[cite: 2].
Scoring Types:
- A) Highest Odds on Single/Accumulator Bet: Points = The total odds of the winning bet (e.g., winning at odds of 12.50 = 12.5 points)[cite: 2].
- B) Highest Odds on Bet Builder: Points = The total odds of the winning Bet Builder (e.g., winning a Bet Builder at odds of 20.00 = 20 points)[cite: 2].
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C) Formula (Stake × Odds): Eligible for all winning bets (Singles, Accumulators, or Bet Builders) with a minimum stake of €5 and a maximum counting stake of €100[cite: 2].
- Formula: Points = (Stake × Odds) / 10[cite: 2]. (Example: €50 stake × 3.2 odds = 160 / 10 = 16 points)[cite: 2].
Prizes & Settlement:
- Prizes (Cash bonus, SB tokens, Free spins) are automatically credited within 72 hours and carry no wagering requirements[cite: 2].
- In the event of a tie, the winner is determined by who placed their bet earlier in time[cite: 2].
📈 Innovations & New Market Features
🤖 AI Market Insights
- Statistical data and trends generated via Artificial Intelligence (AI), delivered directly inside the betting markets[cite: 2].
- What it includes: Dedicated AI badges and automatically expanded insights featuring team logos for easy navigation[cite: 2].
- Top 5 Football Markets: Match Result (1X2), Over/Under Goals, Goal/No Goal, Goalscorer, and Shots on Target[cite: 2].
🔗 Bet Builder for Outright Markets
- A special toggle button is available to filter and show users which World Cup outright markets can be combined into a Bet Builder[cite: 2].
- Upon the first visit to the menu, a relevant explanatory pop-up notification will appear[cite: 2].
📅 Outright Markets
- Outright markets for Greece here[cite: 2].
- Outright markets for Cyprus here[cite: 2].
⚽ SERI World Cup 2026
Seri is a prediction game! Your goal is to build the longest streak of consecutive correct predictions (Max Seri) to claim top rewards, Leaderboard Prizes, and Challenges!
The core rules:
- One prediction at a time: You can change your selection until the event starts. Once settled, you can make your next prediction.
- Participation: Play whenever you wish! Keep in mind that the more successful predictions you make, the bigger your Seri streak will grow!
- Correct/Incorrect prediction: A correct answer increases your Seri streak, while an incorrect one resets it back to zero, forcing you to start over.
You can play here.
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There are 3 Challenges you can complete:
- Challenge 1: Reach 50 total wins to complete this challenge and win a €20 Free Bet! (Expires: 27/06)
- Challenge 2: Build a streak of 6 correct answers to complete the challenge and win a €20 Free Bet! (Starts: 28/06)
- Challenge 3: Build a streak of 5 incorrect answers to complete the challenge and win a €20 Free Bet! (Starts: 04/07)
You can view the full details for the Challenges here.