Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Covers tracks the largest wagers on the World Cup prior to and throughout the 2026 event. The world's biggest tournament kicks off in mere days, and analysts are projecting more than $2.8 billion will be bet on the 2026 World Cup in the U.S. and $60 billion globally. With an expanded field of 48 teams and 104 matches, there will be plenty of opportunities for bettors to stake their strongest positions.