FIFA World Cup 2026

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  • 48 Teams
  • 104 Matches
  • 16 Host Cities
  • 11 Jun — 19 Jul 2026

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⚽ Goal Rush

World Cup 2026 Edition

Goal Rush is Match Bingo's flagship World Cup game. Pick 15 national teams within a £200 million budget across 5 tiers, and bank every goal they score throughout the entire tournament. The card with the most total goals at the end wins the £10,000 prize pot.

  • Pick 15 teams within your £200m budget across 5 tiers
  • Every goal your teams score gets added to your total
  • Use your Nudge to swap one team mid-tournament
  • Most goals at the end of the World Cup wins £10,000
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Featured Teams

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Brazil Brazil England England France France Germany Germany Croatia Croatia Netherlands Netherlands Portugal Portugal Scotland Scotland Spain Spain

Players to Watch

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England Bukayo Saka England England Harry Kane England Argentina Lionel Messi Argentina Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal France Kylian Mbappe Lottin France Germany Jamal Musiala Germany

World Cup News

Stories, guides and opinions on the upcoming World Cup
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world cup • Match Bingo • June 11th, 2026

What Is the World Cup Golden Boot? Every Winner and How It Is Decided

The World Cup Golden Boot has been won by some of football's greatest goalscorers. Here's how the award works, every winner in history, and who could claim it in 2026.
world cup • Match Bingo • June 11th, 2026

Spain at the 2026 World Cup: Can the European Champions Win Again?

Spain arrive at the 2026 World Cup as European champions and one of the tournament favourites. Here's a look at their squad, tactical approach and chances of lifting the trophy again.
world cup • Match Bingo • June 11th, 2026

World Cup 2026: Every Goal England Have Scored in World Cup History

England have scored more than 100 goals across their World Cup history. Explore the players behind them, the most memorable strikes, and the records that still stand today.
world cup • Match Bingo • June 11th, 2026

England's World Cup Record: Every Tournament, Every Exit

England have experienced the full range of World Cup emotions, with one glorious triumph in 1966 and a long history of near misses, heartbreak and what might have been. Here's a complete look at their record on football's biggest stage.
world cup • Match Bingo • June 11th, 2026

World Cup 2026: Every South American Team's Chances Ranked

South America's six representatives are heading to the 2026 World Cup with high expectations. From defending champions Argentina to dark horses Uruguay and Colombia, here's how each CONMEBOL nation shapes up ahead of the tournament.
world cup • Match Bingo • June 11th, 2026

World Cup 2026: Which European Teams Have Qualified and Who Missed Out?

Europe will have a record 16 teams at the 2026 World Cup. Here's who qualified, who missed out, and why Italy's latest failure is the biggest story of UEFA qualifying.
world cup • Match Bingo • June 11th, 2026

The Biggest World Cup Upsets of All Time: When the Underdogs Won

The World Cup has delivered some of football's greatest shocks, from North Korea's win over Italy in 1966 to Saudi Arabia stunning Argentina in 2022. Here are the biggest upsets in tournament history and why giant killings keep happening on football's biggest stage.
world cup • Match Bingo • June 11th, 2026

Which Teams Have Scored the Most Goals in World Cup History?

This explores the highest-scoring nations in World Cup history and how Brazil and Germany built their remarkable goalscoring records.
world cup • Match Bingo • June 10th, 2026

How Does FIFA Make Money from the World Cup?

A look at the enormous sums FIFA generates from the World Cup through broadcast rights, sponsorship deals, ticketing and licensing, and how that money is distributed to member associations and prize funds.
world cup • Match Bingo • June 3rd, 2026

How Do World Cup Qualifying Play-Offs Work? UEFA and Intercontinental Routes Explained

A clear guide to how the World Cup qualifying play-off system works for UEFA and the intercontinental playoffs, which teams enter, how the draws work, the format of matches, and which notable nations used play-offs to reach 2026.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 - Tournament Overview

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, expanding from the previous 32-team format. Hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, the tournament will feature 104 matches played in 16 host cities from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Goal Rush - The World Cup Prediction Game

Goal Rush is Match Bingo's flagship World Cup prediction game. Players select 15 national teams within a £200 million budget, with teams priced across 5 tiers based on their expected performance. The player with the most total goals at the end of the tournament wins the £10,000 top prize.

World Cup 2026 Qualifying & Groups

Qualification for the 2026 World Cup is underway across all six FIFA confederations. The group stage draw is scheduled for late 2025, with 12 groups of four teams playing a round-robin format.

FAQs

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, with the final scheduled for July 19, 2026.
48 teams, up from 32 in previous tournaments.
Goal Rush is our World Cup prediction game. Pick 15 teams within a £200m budget, and bank every goal they score. Most goals wins £10,000.
Teams are priced across 5 tiers: Tier 1 (£32m) for favourites, down to Tier 5 (£4m) for underdogs. Select exactly 15 teams within £200m.
A one-time mid-tournament swap: replace an underperforming team for one on a hot streak.

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