How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup and what betting markets are available?
The 2026 World Cup features 48 teams divided into 12 groups of 4, a massive expansion from the previous 32-team format. This creates significantly more betting opportunities. Available betting markets include: Outright markets — tournament winner, top scorer, group winners, team to reach final. Match markets — match winner (1X2), over/under goals, both teams to score, correct score, half-time/full-time. Player markets — anytime goalscorer, first goalscorer, player cards, player shots. Special markets — total tournament goals, number of red cards, penalty shootout outcomes. Live betting — in-play odds that update every second during matches. With 104 matches, crypto sportsbooks like Stake.com offer 200+ markets per game, meaning over 20,000 individual betting opportunities throughout the tournament.
