The World Cup Final Drew More Betting Action Than Almost Every Major U.S. Championship

Sportsbooks say this year’s tournament smashed soccer betting records, with wagering volume outpacing even the combined men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments.

BY AMAYA NICHOLE, NEWS WRITER

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The 2026 World Cup wasn’t just the biggest tournament in soccer history. It was the biggest betting event in American history.

Sportsbooks and technology providers across the U.S. sports betting........

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