Eilers & Krejcik Gaming analysts project that US sportsbooks could take about $2.82bn in wagers during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a high-end estimate of $4.3bn to $4.4bn. The report says DraftKings could handle about $1.02bn and FanDuel around $945m; the tournament runs from 11 June to 19 July.
The projections indicate potential World Cup wagering volumes for US sportsbook operators.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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DATA.BET shared an analysis of betting activity during the FIFA World Cup 2026, reporting that France led national teams by stake. The top five teams accounted for 36.5% of total stake, while pre-match betting represented 63% of turnover and live betting 37%, the supplier said.
Reportedly, Early wagering figures from major US sportsbooks indicate the 2026 FIFA World Cup is on course to become the largest soccer betting event on record. DraftKings' Johnny [surname truncated] spoke to the outlet on 1 July, midway through the tournament that began on 11 June.
Prediction markets drew record trading during the World Cup, which said the tournament offered Wall Street fresh evidence of the sector's role in US sports betting. The report cited better pricing and growing investment as factors.
Polymarket and Kalshi recorded more than US$5 billion in trading on prediction markets during the 2026 World Cup, according to an analysis cited in the report. Kalshi logged three consecutive days with daily trading above US$1 billion, while DraftKings said its event-contract volume last weekend exceeded its previous high for the segment.
FanDuel Predicts announced a partnership with Crypto.com to add event contracts through Crypto.com’s regulated OG Prediction Markets infrastructure. The offering will expand sports and entertainment contracts, including combined-contract types, alongside FanDuel Predicts’ existing CME Group products; initial offers were expected that week as the 2026 World Cup began.