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The most expensive World Cup in history kicks off against a backdrop of record betting

Forty-eight teams, 104 matches, and a wagering market the industry calls the largest in history: the 2026 World Cup arrives as both a sporting spectacle and a financial one.
By Moemedi Michael Poncanaamericas1-minute read11 Jun 2026☆ Save↗ Share⎙ Print
Forty-eight teams, 104 matches, and a wagering market the industry calls the largest in history: the 2026 World Cup arrives as both a sporting spectacle and a financial one.
Forty-eight teams, 104 matches, and a wagering market the industry calls the largest in history: the 2026 World Cup arrives as both a sporting spectacle and a financial one. / @FIFAcom · Telegram

Wire provenance

This editorial synthesis draws on the following public wire/social posts:

  • https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/
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