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The World Cup will likely be the biggest gambling event in history
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- The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to be the biggest betting event in history — and the first to test the U.S. sports-wagering market at full scale.
- The tournament kicks off Thursday in Mexico City and will end about six weeks later at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to be the biggest betting event in history — and the first to test the U.S. sports-wagering market at full scale.
The tournament kicks off Thursday in Mexico City and will end about six weeks later at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Between those two bookends, 48 teams will compete in 104 matches.
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