FIFA World Cup 2026 Betting Preview

About this episode

The episode provides a comprehensive betting preview for the FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring expert insights and predictions.

The wait is over! FIFA World Cup 2026 begins today as the world's top soccer players assemble for the pomp and pageantry of the globe's preeminent sporting event. Spread across North American host sites from coast-to-coast, fans and bettors alike couldn't be more excited. Here to break down all the World Cup action are betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter, who welcome soccer expert Anthony Dabbundo of The Ringer. Together they give their top betting picks and predictions for this five-week tournament, including best bets for the Group Stage, Golden Boot, and U.S. Men's National Team. Will Spain or England win it all? Could Argentina or France upset the favorites? And what can we expect from superstars like Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Erling Haaland? Does Lionel Messi have enough left in the tank to make a run to the Final? Or will Cristiano Ronaldo remind us all why he's one of the greatest soccer players who has ever lived? All these questions answered and more as FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off today! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:19:00 - TOP WORLD CUP CONTENDERS 0:40:00 - U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM PREVIEW -- All lines provided by Hard…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chad Millman, Simon Hunter

Guest: Anthony Dabbundo

Topics covered

• FIFA World Cup 2026
• sports betting
• soccer predictions
• top contenders
• U.S. Men's National Team
• betting picks

Keywords

• FIFA World Cup
• betting preview
• soccer
• sports betting
• predictions
• top picks
• Golden Boot
• U.S. Men's National Team

Sponsors

Hard Rock Bet

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Ringer

Places: Spain, England, Argentina, France, U.S.

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