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World Cup 2026

TournamentFIFA World Cup 2026
HostsCanada, Mexico, United States
Format48 teams · 12 groups of 4 · Round of 32
Group stageJune 11-27, 2026
Final dateJuly 19, 2026 (July 20 at 3:00 AM PHT)
Final venueMetLife Stadium, New York, New Jersey
Total matches104 across 39 days
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FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule 

in Philippines time (PHT)

The host cities span four North American time zones and PHT is 12 to 15 hours ahead depending on venue.

  • New York, Boston, Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia (Eastern Time) – PHT is 12 hours ahead (a 3:00 PM ET kickoff becomes 3:00 AM PHT the following day)
  • Dallas, Houston, Kansas City (Central Time kickoffs) – PHT is 13 hours ahead
  • Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver (Pacific Time kickoffs) – PHT is 15 hours ahead (late US evening matches become mid-morning PHT).
PHT windowMatches typically covered
1:00 AM – 3:00 AM PHTLate US evening kickoffs, East Coast
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM PHTMid-evening US matches
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PHTPacific Coast evening games

Key PHT time windows for the group stage:

  • The group stage runs June 11-27. 
  • The round of 32 and knockout rounds begin after group standings are confirmed. 
  • Group stage standings are updated after each matchday. The top two teams in each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, advance to the Round of 32.
  • The World Cup 2026 final kicks off at 3:00 AM PHT on Monday, July 20 (July 19 local New York time).
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World Cup 2026 Locations

United States

(11 cities)

Lincoln Financial Field-Pliladelphia

New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Philadelphia, Kansas City

Mexico

(3 cities)

Estadio Azteca-Mexico-City



Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey

Canada

(2 cities)

BMO Field - Toronto



Toronto, Vancouver

WC 2026 Stadiums

Final venue

  • MetLife Stadium, 
  • New York/New Jersey (the largest stadium in the tournament).

Semi-finals

  • AT&T Stadium (Dallas)
  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta).

How 1xBet World Cup Betting Works in the Philippines

To access FIFA World Cup 2026 betting on 1xBet, follow these steps:

  1. Open 1xBet use the official 1xBet website or the 1xBet app
  2. Find “Top Events” > WC2026 on the home screen (or go to Sports > Football > Pre-match > World Cup 2026)
  3. Select prematch or live depending on whether the match has started.
  4. Choose a match from the current or upcoming fixtures.
  5. Select a market (1X2, totals, correct score, goalscorer, etc)
  6. Check your bet slip (verify stake, odds and potential return before confirming)
  7. Confirm. Always review the final odds shown on the bet slip (live and prematch odds can change between selection and confirmation)..

Definition box:

  • Odds – The multiplier applied to your stake if the bet wins.
  • Stake – The amount you bet.
  • Bet slip – The summary of your selections before confirmation.
  • Cash out – Option to settle a bet before the match ends, at a revised value
  • Live odds – Odds that update in real time during the match

Best 1xBet football World Cup betting markets

Understanding available markets before placing any bet is essential. The table below lists common World Cup betting markets, their best use cases, and relative risk levels.

MarketBest used whenRisk level
1X2 match resultClear favourite/underdog gap; strong formLow
Double chanceClose match; you want two outcomes coveredLow
Over/under goalsYou have a read on total goals, not the winnerLow-Medium
Both teams to score (BTTS)Attacking teams; weak defensive recordsMedium
Asian handicapBalancing uneven matchups with a goal startMedium
Half-time/full-timeYou expect a specific match patternMedium-High
Goalscorer marketsFirst scorer, anytime scorer, top scorer Golden BootMedium-High
Corners and cards bettingTactical or high-pressure matchesHigh
Correct score / exact scorePredicting the precise final scorelineVery High
Accumulator / parlayCombining multiple selections for higher returnsVery High
Bet builder / same-game multiCombining markets within one matchVery High
  • Beginner-friendly markets 1X2, double chance, over/under totals
  • Advanced markets: correct score, player props, corners/cards, bet builder.
  • Outright markets (covered separately below): tournament winner, group winner, top goalscorer, Golden Boot. See the outrights section for handicap betting considerations in later rounds.

FIFA 1xBet Exact Score Betting: How Correct Score Works

Exact score betting (aka correct score betting) means predicting the precise full-time scoreline of a match. It is one of the highest-variance markets available.

Why exact score odds are higher than 1X2:

A football match has dozens of plausible scorelines. The probability of hitting one specific result — say 2-1 — is far lower than predicting the winning team. The odds reflect that low probability. A correct 2-1 prediction can return significantly more than a 1X2 win, but the hit rate is correspondingly low.

Typical scoreline probability breakdown:

Scoreline typeProbability profileRisk level
1-0, 0-1Most common in tight, low-scoring matchesHigh
1-1Common in evenly matched groupsHigh
2-0, 0-2Common when a strong team faces a weak oneHigh
2-1, 1-2Second most common scoreline bracketHigh
3-0, 0-3Possible in large mismatchesVery High
3-2, 4-1, 4-3Rare; long odds; low-probability outcomesExtreme
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Correct score checklist

Factors to analyze before placing:

  • Team defensive record: clean sheets, goals conceded per match
  • Recent scoring form: average goals scored in last 5-6 matches
  • Injury and squad news: is the first-choice striker or goalkeeper available?
  • Match importance: group leaders may rotate; elimination-threatened teams attack more
  • xG and shot volume: underlying metrics reveal whether a team’s output is sustainable
  • Tournament stage: knockout matches tend toward caution; 0-0 at half-time is common
  • Venue altitude and climate: can suppress or elevate scoring
  • Head-to-head history: some rivalries consistently produce specific score patterns

Does correct score include extra time? In most 1xBet correct score markets, settlement is based on regular time only (90 minutes + stoppage time). 

Extra time and penalties are typically excluded. Always check the specific market rules before confirming a correct score bet.

⚠️ Exact score is a high-variance market. Use small stakes. Do not chase losses by increasing stake size after a wrong prediction.

Pre-match vs live betting during the World Cup

Prematch betting is placed before kickoff. It gives more time for analysis and odds are stable until the match begins. Live betting reacts to match events in real time.

FactorPrematchLive
Time to analyzeFull,  hours or daysSeconds
Odds stabilityStable until kickoffChange constantly
Information availableForm, lineups, statsPlus live match data
Emotional riskLowerHigher
Market availabilityFull rangeMay narrow or suspend
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World Cup outright betting: winner, group winner and top scorer

Common outright markets in World Cup football betting:

  • Tournament winner (outright winner): Pick the champion. Odds lengthen or shorten after every result and injury update.
  • Group winner: Pick which team finishes first in a specific group. Relevant during the group stage.
  • To reach the final / semi-final / quarter-final: Partial advancement markets.
  • Top goalscorer / Golden Boot: Pick the player with the most goals across the tournament.
  • Golden Glove / best young player: Award-specific markets, where available.

Before placing an outright bet, check:

  • Current group standings and remaining fixtures
  • Draw bracket: which teams a contender would face in each knockout round
  • Injury news for key players — a striker absence can shift Golden Boot odds sharply
  • Odds already reflect early results — value can appear after surprise group-stage defeats by strong teams

Outright odds shift after every result. An injury to a squad’s key player between group stage and round of 32 can move tournament winner odds significantly. Monitoring the bracket path matters more than early reputation alone.

Teams, groups and FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers table

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature an expanded format with 48 teams for the first time in history.

The 48 countries are divided into 12 groups of four teams each.

The top two teams from each group, as well as the eight best third-place finishers, advance to the round of 32. Third place is now more important.

Group A

  • Mexico
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
  • Czechia

Group B

  • Canada
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Qatar
  • Switzerland

Group C

  • Brazil
  • Morocco
  • Haiti
  • Scotland

Group D

  • USA
  • Paraguay
  • Australia
  • Türkiye

Group E

  • Germany
  • Curaçao
  • Ivory Coast
  • Ecuador

Group F

  • Netherlands
  • Japan
  • Sweden
  • Tunisia

Group G

  • Belgium
  • Egypt
  • IR Iran
  • New Zealand

Group H

  • Spain
  • Cabo Verde
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Uruguay

Group I

  • France
  • Senegal
  • Iraq
  • Norway

Group J

  • Argentina
  • Algeria
  • Austria
  • Jordan

Group K

  • Portugal
  • DR Congo
  • Uzbekistan
  • Colombia

Group L

  • England
  • Ghana
  • Panama
  • Croatia

AFC teams at World Cup 2026:

football-player
TeamNotes
JapanConsistent knockout-stage performers
Korea RepublicStrong CONCACAF and World Cup history
AustraliaSocceroos reached Round of 16 in Qatar 2022
IR IranRegular WC qualifier; tactically disciplined
Saudi ArabiaDefeated Argentina in Qatar 2022 group stage
IraqReturning after 40-year absence
QatarDebut through qualifying system (not as host)
JordanMaking tournament debut
UzbekistanMaking tournament debut

Philippines qualification status:

The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) competed in the AFC World Cup qualifiers. But filipino national team did not qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026.

1xBet app Features for World Cup Football

Fixture browser

Check today’s and upcoming matches in your saved timezone

Live odds

Real-time odds updates during in-play betting

Match stats

Live possession, shots, corners and card data

Bet slip

Review and confirm bets before submission

Notifications

Alerts for kickoffs, goals and bet outcomes (if enabled)

Download the 1xBet app only from the official 1xBet website. Avoid third-party APK files, unofficial mirrors or links shared in social media groups.

Payments, bonuses and account checks for Filipino users

First Deposit Bonus For New Users

  • 100% bonus for Sports on the first deposit (more about 1xBet Welcome Bonus)
  • up to PHP 8,888
  • minimum qualifying deposit –  PHP 50
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Special WORLD WIN 26 Bonus for All Users

  • WORLD WIN 26 is a World Cup 2026 1xBet promotion for registered 1xBet users. 
  • To join, users must log in or register, press “Take part” on the promotion page, and place eligible bets on World Cup 2026 matches.
  • Qualifying bets start from PHP 122
  • Users earn 1xCoin from pre-match and live World Cup bets, with the number of coins depending on the bet type, odds, and result.
  • Bets of PHP 6,063 or more receive a x2 1xCoin multiplier.
  • 1xCoins can be used to unlock football role attributes: Footballer, Referee, and Fan.

Completing the roles gives guaranteed free bet rewards, including up to USD 50 if all three roles are fully unlocked. Users can also collect promo tickets from deposits, open daily lucky tickets, and take part in leaderboard and prize draws.

The promotion runs from 2 June 2026, 12:00 UTC+3 to 20 July 2026, 01:59 UTC+3.

Promo WC 2026

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For WORLD WIN 26, deposits from PHP 122 can generate promo tickets. The higher the deposit amount, the more tickets the user receives.

Account checks and important conditions

To participate in WORLD WIN 26, the account must include:

  • the user’s full name, 
  • activated mobile phone number, 
  • email address, 
  • country of residence.

Users must also enable participation in bonus offers in Account Settings.

1xBet may request identity verification documents when required. If KYC is requested and not completed, the bonus or related winnings may be cancelled.

Responsible World Cup betting in the Philippines

This section applies to all users. Read before placing any bet.

Responsible gambling Philippines: Gambling in the Philippines is for users aged 21 and over only. Underage gambling is prohibited.

Before the tournament, set these limits:

  • Maximum bet per match
  • Daily or weekly deposit cap
  • Maximum number of bets per day
  • Time limit for active betting sessions

Stop betting if any of the following apply:

  • You are betting to recover losses from a previous bet or session
  • You are borrowing money to fund bets
  • You are placing bets while emotional after a result
  • Betting is affecting your sleep, work or personal relationships
  • You feel unable to stop after reaching your pre-set limit

Key principles:

  • Treat every loss as the cost of entertainment, not a problem to immediately recover.
  • World Cup betting is seasonal and high-volume. Maintaining strict limits across 39 days is harder than maintaining them for a single event.
  • No betting strategy guarantees profits. This article is informational only.

Support resources:

  • PAGCOR Responsible Gaming: www.pagcor.ph
  • For self-exclusion information, contact PAGCOR directly or use the responsible gaming tools in your 1xBet account settings.
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World Cup 2026 and 1xBet FAQ

When is the FIFA World Cup 2026 final?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final is scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey. In the Philippines – at 3:00 AM PHT on Monday, July 20.
Where is WC 26 located?
FIFA World Cup 2026 is hosted by Canada (2 cities), Mexico (3 cities) and the United States (11 cities)
How many teams play in World Cup 2026?
48 teams compete, divided into 12 groups of four. The top two from each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, advance to the Round of 32.
Did the Philippines qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026?
No. The Philippines men’s national team did not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Where can I see the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers table?
Current group standings during the tournament are available on the FIFA official website and at 1xBet website.
Can I bet live on World Cup matches in 1xBet?
Yes, 1xBet has created a specially designed, user-friendly WC2026 section that includes all the match statistics. There’s also a special WORLD WIN 26 bonus tied to the tournament.
Who hosts the FIFA World Cup 2030?
Morocco, Portugal and Spain are the main hosts for the FIFA World Cup 2030 host country edition. Centenary celebration matches will take place in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay to mark the 100th anniversary of the first FIFA World Cup

Betting always carries financial risk. Set strict limits, never chase losses, only bet funds you can afford to lose, and only if you are 21 or over.

18 June, 2026 (UPDATE 19 June, 2026)

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