Excitement is reaching fever pitch as we draw closer to the start of World Cup 2026. The tournament kicks off on Thursday, June 11, with Mexico facing South Africa, and culminates on July 19 with the final in East Rutherford, New Jersey. You can feel right at the heart of the action with our free-to-download sweepstake kit.
This is the largest World Cup ever held, taking place across three host nations – Mexico, Canada, and the USA – and featuring 48 countries. That means more chances to win or fall short, depending on who you draw and how you play your own sweepstake.
How to Get Your Sweepstake Kit
Express Sport has you covered ahead of all the action with a free sweepstake kit, which you can click, download, and print to enjoy with friends, family, and colleagues. Simply download the kit, print it at home, and distribute the teams among participants.
Download World Cup 2026 Sweepstake Kit Here
Expanded Tournament Format
The expanded tournament format will see a staggering 104 matches played across 39 days. There are certainly no shortage of compelling storylines heading into this iconic competition, not least as it marks both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's final appearances as they battle for the most prestigious prize in world football.
For England, this summer signals a new era under Thomas Tuchel, though there is a growing sense that it's now or never for the second golden generation to bring the trophy home for the first time since 1966. The Three Lions find themselves in a relatively favourable Group L, pitted against Croatia, Ghana, and Panama.
Meanwhile, Scotland secured their place at the tournament for the first time since 1998 in dramatic circumstances. Steve Clarke's Tartan Army have been drawn against Haiti, Morocco, and finally Brazil in Group C.
What Teams Could You Draw?
Will you pull out a heavyweight such as Argentina, France, Germany, Portugal, England, Spain, or Brazil – sparking the envy of those around you? Or will you be left disappointed by drawing the likes of Cape Verde, Iraq, Curacao, Jordan, or Uzbekistan?
Whether you find yourself brimming with confidence or cursing your luck, there is no question that participating in a sweepstake will heighten the sense of occasion and investment when the likes of Qatar and Switzerland face off during the opening week.
Download World Cup 2026 Sweepstake Kit Here
