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World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history

World Cup risk being encouraged to try more addictive forms of betting. Macquarie analyst Chad Benyon said the expected surge in gambling revenue is primarily due to an expansion of the number of teams

With just days left, the U.S. opening match at the World Cup is still not sold out

World Cup games are most at risk for dangerously hot weather](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/04/nx-s1-5742519/world-cup-fifa-hot-weather-risk-climate-miami) FIFA and organizers, however, are hoping for a surge in excitement that leads to a last-minute rush of sales

Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions

matches across three countries over 39 days, including the co-hosts - Canada, Mexico and the United States - plus holders Argentina. Who will get their hands on the famous gold trophy this time