The 2026 World Cup continues with four matches today, featuring reigning champions Argentina against Austria and France taking on Iraq. Norway faces Senegal, while Jordan meets Algeria to complete the schedule on betting sites. This article compiles the top World Cup betting offers, live odds, and expert predictions for the day's games.
Best World Cup Betting Offers - June 22
The Standard's betting experts have ranked the top World Cup betting sites based on welcome offers, ongoing promotions, mobile app quality, and market depth. Below are the leading bookmakers for the tournament.
1. BetVictor
BetVictor offers new bettors enhanced odds of 100/1 on England winning the World Cup. The bookmaker provides a range of price boosts for singles and multiples, along with the Lucky Dip feature for enhanced odds on random selections.
2. Bet365
Bet365 is known for World Cup boosts, such as boosting Mexico to score from 1/7 to even money on opening day—a bet that landed within 10 minutes. They recently enhanced Michael Olise's price for a shot on target against Senegal from 4/9 to evens. New customers can secure up to £30 in free bets. Bet365 also offers winnings boosts on bet builders and accumulators, a £250,000 tournament challenge, early payouts for two-goal leads, and the Sub On Play On feature.
3. William Hill
William Hill provides daily enhanced odds specials on selected matches, a 50% winnings boost on successful bet builders, and accumulator boosts. New bettors can claim a bet £10, get £30 in free bets promotion.
4. Paddy Power
Paddy Power's World Cup offer includes a bet £10, get £50 in free bets scheme. There is a free bet builder bet for every England group stage game, plus Paddy's Rewards Club, enhanced odds, and Paddy's Wonder Wheel.
5. Betfred
Betfred gives new customers £50 in free bets for a minimum £10 bet on any sportsbook event. Bettors can also secure a £10 free bet by wagering on every England and Scotland match. Additional offers include a £5 in-play free bet for selected games, money back on losing accumulators, and the double-delight & hat-trick heaven promo.
6. Ladbrokes
Ladbrokes offers an enhanced sign-up bonus of £50 in free bets for a £10 wager. Free bets are split into tokens for singles, bet builders, and accumulators. Accumulator bettors get stake refunded as a free bet if one leg of a 5+ leg acca fails. There is also a daily £5 free bet builder wager for in-shop depositors.
7. Betfair
Betfair's welcome offer includes £30 in free bets exclusively for bet builders. They offer a 90-minute guarantee on World Cup games, meaning winning match result bets at 90 minutes are marked as winners regardless of final outcome.
8. Coral
Coral provides a bet £10, get £50 in free bets offer, with free bets split into £10 tokens eligible for football wagering. Bettors get stake refunded on losing bet builders for selected matches, and the Rewards Shaker offers daily bonuses including free bets and odds boosts.
9. Sky Bet
Sky Bet's current offer is bet £0.05, get £30 in free bets. There is a chance to claim a share of £5 million if England win the World Cup by wagering £5 or more on the winner market. The Sky Bet Club provides free bets for placing five or more World Cup wagers, and price boosts are available for every game.
10. Tote
Tote's welcome offer is bet £10, get £40 in free bets, though not all free bets can be used on World Cup games. Their unique promotion refunds losing outright bets if the team goes out on penalties, up to £25. Users who bet £25 on accumulators get a £5 free bet each week.
World Cup Free Bet Offers for Today
Bookmakers continue to offer World Cup-specific promotions alongside major events like Royal Ascot and the US Open. Key offers include:
- Ladbrokes: Money back on losing World Cup accumulators (5+ legs, minimum odds 3/1).
- BetUK: Bet £10 on a World Cup bet builder (min odds 2/1) to get a £5 free bet.
- Betfred: Stake refund (up to £5) on losing France vs Iraq bet builders (opt-in, 3+ legs, min odds 3/1).
- Betway: Bet £25 on accumulators (min 3 legs) to get £10 in free bets (2 x £5 tokens).
- Tote: Money back on losing bet builders (4+ legs, min odds 3/1, stake £10+).
World Cup Price Boost Offers
Price boosts are widespread. Today's best bets include:
- Sky Bet: Lionel Messi to score vs Austria, boosted from 10/11 to 6/4.
- William Hill: Kylian Mbappe to score anytime vs Iraq, boosted from 4/11 to evens.
- Paddy Power: Lionel Messi 1+ shot on target from outside the box, boosted from 5/6 to evens.
- Ladbrokes: Argentina, Norway & Algeria all to win, boosted from 19/5 to 17/4.
- Spreadex: Messi to score, Messi to assist & Argentina to win, boosted from 5/1 to 6/1.
World Cup Match Odds & Outright Odds
Live odds for today's fixtures and outright winner odds for the 2026 World Cup are available, with prices subject to change throughout the tournament.
World Cup Daily Tips
Argentina vs Austria
With progression to the round of 32 at stake, this match is expected to be open. Lionel Messi is chasing the all-time World Cup top scorer record and is tipped to score. Prediction: Argentina to win narrowly. Recommended bet: Lionel Messi to score anytime at 6/4 (Sky Bet).
France vs Iraq
France, tournament favourites, eased past Senegal and face an Iraq side that struggled against Norway. Expect a decisive French victory. Recommended bet: France to win & over 3.5 goals at 10/11 (Ladbrokes).
How We Choose World Cup Free Bet Offers
The Standard evaluates offers based on welcome offer value relative to qualifying stake, free bet token structure (e.g., 4x £10 tokens offer more flexibility), restrictions and wagering requirements, and ongoing promotions like 2 Up, bet builder refunds, acca insurance, and price boosts.
How to Bet on the 2026 World Cup
Key tips include understanding betting markets, comparing outright vs match betting value, using bet builders and accumulators with caution, reading odds (fractional vs decimal), and maintaining bankroll discipline. Responsible gambling tools are available via BeGambleAware, Gamcare, and the NHS gambling support page.
World Cup Betting - FAQs
Where is the 2026 World Cup being held? The USA hosts the majority of games (78 matches across 11 cities), with Canada and Mexico hosting 13 games each. The final is at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
What are the best World Cup betting offers? Rankings are updated daily based on current promotions. Personal preference matters—e.g., acca fans may prefer offers with winnings boosts or free bet refunds.
Can you bet live on the World Cup? Yes, all UK-licensed bookmakers offer in-play betting. LeoVegas Sport offers a 100% profit boost on first in-play bets, and Grosvenor provides strong in-play bet builder markets.
Is the 2026 World Cup still going ahead? Yes, it is scheduled across the USA, Canada, and Mexico with a 48-team format and 104 games over 39 days.
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