The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is confirmed, and England head into Group L where they’ll face Croatia, Ghana and Panama as they look to progress through the group stage. With key match betting markets already live, punters can now assess England’s chances and explore early prices on group winners, qualification and match results.
Scotland return to the World Cup finals for the first time since 1998 and face a stern test in Group C, starting with a blockbuster clash against Brazil. With odds available on every game, bettors can dive into match betting, outright markets and group stage specials as Scotland aim to cause an upset.
You can find the latest World Cup betting markets now at Betfred, including match betting, group markets and tournament outrights. For expert tips, in-depth previews and up-to-date analysis throughout the tournament, head over to Betfred Insights your go-to hub for World Cup betting coverage.
The 23rd World Cup runs from Thursday 11th June to Sunday 19th July 2026. For the first time ever the competition features 48 teams and a record number of 104 matches across the five-week period. We will have every match covered in depth on Betfred with all the latest World Cup Odds.
The World Cup is being held in three countries across North America, with the 104 games taking place in Canada, Mexico and the USA. In total, there will be 16 cities hosting matches. They are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver. Over six million people are expected to attend and over five billion will watch a game on television.