WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 05: FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mandel NGAN - Pool/Getty Images) Getty Images "Conservatively, we're looking at $593 billion. So this is an over half a trillion dollar betting event," Ismail Vali said on the first morning of the 2026 World Cup.