The 2026 WORLD CUP OF SOCCER!

About this episode

The episode prepares listeners for betting on the 2026 World Cup of Soccer with insights from guest Anthony Dabbundo.

The biggest World Cup in history kicks off June 11, and the Deep Dive Gambling Podcast is getting you ready to bet it. We sit down with special guest Anthony Dabbundo of The Ringer to break down the betting board for the first 48-team, three-nation World Cup, played across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. From the tournament favorites to the longshots worth a flier, we walk through the full futures market and where the real value sits before the tournament starts. Here is what we get into: -The favorites to lift the trophy and which ones are worth backing at their current price -Dark horses and longshots that could make a deep run -Group-stage betting angles and the best early spots to find value -The USMNT outlook and what to expect from the host nations -Golden Boot and top scorer value -The specific bets we are making before kickoff New 48-team format, 12 groups, a fresh Round of 32, and a full month of soccer to bet. We give you a plan to attack all of it.

People in this episode

Host: Whale Capper

Guest: Anthony Dabbundo

Topics covered

• World Cup betting
• soccer
• tournament favorites
• longshots
• group-stage betting
• USMNT outlook
• Golden Boot

Keywords

• World Cup
• betting
• soccer
• favorites
• longshots
• USMNT
• Golden Boot
• futures market

Mentioned in this episode

Places: United States, Canada, Mexico

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