Expercts project a $50 billion total betting volume in global World Cup 2026 bets, up from $35 billion at Qatar 2022.

Global wagers on the 2026 World Cup could top $50 billion, according to Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon. That’s up from more than $35 billion in the 2022 tournament.

2026 FIFA World Cup betting could reach $150 billion. New IRS tax rules may leave some bettors paying taxes even after losing money.