The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico) between June 11th and July 19th this year. The United States Men will look to improve upon their round of 16 finish at the 2022 World Cup on home soil this summer. USA was drawn into Group D that includes Australia, Paraguay, and Turkey.
Hosting the tournament, and having a team that has the ability to advance deep, will mean significant media coverage and a big appetite for betting on 2026 FIFA World Cup matches here in the United States.
The World Cup is the biggest event worldwide every four years, outpacing even the Super Bowl here in the United States in search volume during World Cup years. Soccer is truly the world’s game and the entire planet will be following along with the happenings in the United States, Canada, and Mexico during the tournament this summer.
If you are new to betting, but would like to place some bets on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, then you are in the right place. On this page we explain the options Americans have for betting on the World Cup, look at the odds, and finish with a step by step guide to getting started.
Where Can Americans Bet On The FIFA World Cup?
Your options depend on where you live. Here are the main ways to bet on World Cup matches in the United States.
Licensed Sportsbooks
Sports betting is legal in more than 35 states plus Washington, D.C., where licensed sportsbooks such as DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM offer odds on World Cup matches. You must be 21 or older in most states and physically located in a state where the sportsbook is licensed.
Prediction Markets
Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket let you buy and sell contracts on the outcome of World Cup matches. Instead of betting against a sportsbook, you trade with other users, and the price of a contract reflects the market’s view of how likely an outcome is. These platforms operate under federal oversight from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rather than state gambling law, which is why they are available in most states, including states without legal sports betting.
Daily Fantasy Sports
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) apps such as PrizePicks and Underdog offer player stat contests in most states. Rather than betting on who wins, you pick whether players will go over or under a statistical projection.
Offshore Sportsbooks
Offshore sportsbooks are licensed outside the United States and accept bets from across the country. They are not licensed or regulated by any US state, which means Americans who use them have no state regulator to turn to if there is a dispute over a bet or a withdrawal.
2026 FIFA World Cup Odds
Sportsbooks offer odds on every World Cup match. Here are the odds for the USA vs Paraguay group stage match (odds from May 28th, 2026):
Check out our soccer betting page for a further breakdown of the types of soccer bets that will be available for each match.
Leading up to and throughout the tournament you can also bet on futures such as the tournament winner, group winners and teams to qualify from their group. Here are the odds to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup (odds from May 28th, 2026):
As you can see, Spain and France are the pre-tournament favorites, while USA has an outside shot with odds of 100-1.
How To Bet On The FIFA World Cup in the United States – Step By Step
Whichever option you choose, the process of getting started is similar. Here’s a general guide.
Step 1. Choose Your Option
Decide which type of platform fits how you want to bet. Licensed sportsbooks offer the full range of bets where they are available, prediction markets let you trade contracts on the outcome, and DFS apps are built around player stats. Review the options above before signing up.
Step 2. Check The Age and Location Rules
Every platform has its own eligibility requirements. Most prediction markets and DFS apps require you to be at least 18, while licensed sportsbooks require you to be 21 in most states and physically located in the state where they are licensed.
Step 3. Create and Verify Your Account
Sign up with your legal name, date of birth and address. Regulated platforms are required to verify your identity, so you may be asked for the last four digits of your Social Security number or a photo of your ID.
Step 4. Fund Your Account
Deposit using one of the platform’s payment methods, which commonly include debit cards and bank transfers. Check how withdrawals work, and how long they take, before you deposit.
Step 5. Find The Market and Place Your Bet
Navigate to the soccer or World Cup section, select the market you’re interested in, and choose your position. Before confirming, check the price or odds and how much you stand to win, using the bet types explained above as a guide.
Step 6. Set Limits
Decide on a budget before the tournament starts and stick to it. Most regulated platforms let you set deposit and time limits in your account settings. If betting stops being fun, help is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.
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