Despite initial fan scepticism over the expanded 104-game format, Sportradar and Coral report record-breaking ticket numbers, with high-flying underdogs Cape Verde turning the tables on bookmakers.

The World Cup has "exceeded expectations" with an 80% increase in betting volume compared to the 2022 edition, even taking into account the higher number of matches for a 48-team…

World Cup betting volume increased eighty percent, exceeding expectations for the expanded tournament. More active customers and record numbers were observed by betting experts…