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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, opening Thursday, is projected to generate over $3 billion in incremental handle and up to $10 billion in broader consumer volume uplift for sports betting and prediction platforms.

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North American stadiums, California, Texas, Georgia, Florida

Who
Bernstein analysts, DraftKings, Kalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood, Coinbase
What
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, opening Thursday, is projected to generate over $3 billion in incremental handle and up to $10 billion in broader consumer volume uplift for sports betting and prediction platforms.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:20:01 GMT · 3h 29m ago
Where
North American stadiums, California, Texas, Georgia, Florida ·
Why
The expanded 48-team World Cup format features 104 matches, representing approximately 60% more bettable inventory than previous tournaments.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This event could be a 'watershed moment' for prediction markets, accelerating momentum for platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket and driving customer acquisition, potentially leading to a trillion-dollar market by 2030.

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