Football · FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico was the first with 48 teams and 104 matches. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final on 19 July 2026, their second title.
Our example match, Spain v Argentina, shows how the price of a 1X2 bet differs between sportsbooks. In a knockout match 1X2 is settled after 90 minutes, so a draw is a possible result.
Short answer
It changes from match to match. In our example 888STARZ has the lowest 1X2 margin (4.5%) and Onrake the highest (5.1%). Taking the best price per outcome brings it to 2.5%.
Markets Example odds
Example odds for Spain v Argentina.
Home win, draw or away win. Three outcomes, so each price carries part of the margin.
| Outcome | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2.10 | 47.6% |
| Draw | 3.40 | 29.4% |
| Argentina | 3.60 | 27.8% |
| Sum | 104.8% | |
| Margin | 4.6% |
So what: three outcomes, more margin than a two-way market.
Three or more goals, or two or fewer.
| Outcome | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 1.90 | 52.6% |
| Under 2.5 | 1.90 | 52.6% |
| Sum | 105.3% | |
| Margin | 5.0% |
So what: two outcomes and no winner to pick.
Do both sides score at least once.
| Outcome | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 1.75 | 57.1% |
| No | 2.00 | 50.0% |
| Sum | 107.1% | |
| Margin | 6.7% |
The exact final score. Many outcomes, so the margin is high.
| Outcome | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 8.00 | 12.5% |
| 1-1 | 6.50 | 15.4% |
| 2-1 | 9.00 | 11.1% |
| 0-0 | 10.00 | 10.0% |
| Any other score | 1.75 | 57.1% |
| Sum | 106.1% | |
| Margin | 5.8% |
So what: a fun bet, but the dearest one here.
Example odds, not live prices.
| Sportsbook | Spain | Draw | Argentina | Margin | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.10 | 3.40 | 3.60 | 4.6% | 95.4% | |
| 2.05 | 3.45 | 3.70 | 4.6% | 95.4% | |
| 2.15 | 3.30 | 3.50 | 5.1% | 94.9% | |
| 2.08 | 3.35 | 3.65 | 5.1% | 94.9% | |
| 2.12 | 3.40 | 3.55 | 4.5% | 95.5% | |
| Best odds per outcome | 2.15 | 3.45 | 3.70 | 2.5% | 97.5% |
In figures
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Hosts | United States, Canada and Mexico, 11 June to 19 July 2026 |
| Teams and matches | 48 teams, 104 matches |
| Final | Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |
Source: NBC New York, World Cup final report.
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Strategy
In the example the expected cost differs by ৳6 per ৳1,000 staked between the dearest and the cheapest sportsbook.
Two-way markets spread the margin over two prices. Outright and many-outcome markets cost more per bet.
At a 5% margin per leg, a five-leg accumulator carries a margin of 22.6%.
Decide how much you can afford to lose, set a deposit limit where the sportsbook offers one and stop when you reach it.
Spain, who beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final on 19 July 2026. It was their second title after 2010.
Usually not: match result markets are settled on the score after 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Check the sportsbook's rules for each market.
Usually over/under goals and Asian handicap, because they have two outcomes. Match result (1X2) has three and correct score many more.
1 is a home win, X a draw and 2 an away win. You can also back two outcomes at once with double chance, at a lower price.
No. They are example odds that show how the comparison works. Check the current price at the sportsbook before you place a bet.
No. The Gambling Prevention Act 2026, passed by Parliament in 2026, replaces the Public Gambling Act 1867. Online or remote gambling carries up to five years in prison or a fine of up to Tk 1 crore, and online betting up to seven years or Tk 5 crore. Section 20 of the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025 also makes gambling in cyberspace, including promoting it, punishable by up to two years or Tk 1 crore. The sportsbooks in our ranking hold foreign licences, such as Curaçao, and a foreign licence does not make betting legal in Bangladesh. Source: UNB.
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