Americans Expected to Wager $3.1 Billion on 2026 World Cup

Com. , will feature 48 teams and 104 matches. com predicts online sports betting will generate $3. 4 billion, the site said.

8 billion on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. A PwC survey of more than 2,000 adults conducted in April found that 58% of Americans plan to bet on the 2026 tournament. About one-third of those planning to wager said they intend to bet at least $250. Bets may occur through online services, prediction markets, fantasy sports contests, or informal wagers.

Seven states have approved sports betting since the 2022 World Cup. Lawmakers in New Jersey, which is hosting several matches, recently introduced a bill that would add a 10% surcharge on World Cup wagers. John Ewing, a public relations executive at BetMGM, said more matches in prime time across North America should make it easier for fans to watch and wager.

U.S. team would likely increase betting activity.