FIFA World Cup 2026 betting: Germany’s World Cup gambling problem is getting worse and legal sportsbooks are furious

Germany’s gambling industry is sounding the alarm before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning that offshore betting platforms could siphon away hundreds of millions of euros from the country’s regulated market. With betting activity expected to surge during football’s biggest tournament, operators fear Germany’s strict gambling rules may unintentionally push customers toward illegal sites instead of licensed sportsbooks.

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