How to Bet on the 2022 World Cup
The 2022 World Cup starts Nov. 20. If you don’t know where to start, not to worry. We have all you need to know about how and where to bet on the World Cup in the US and the latest World Cup odds.
World Cup Promos
- Get BetMGM Promo: Bet $10 and win $200 if any team scores a goal. Not available in NY, PA or MS.
- Get BetRivers Promo: Bet $25 or more on any World Cup match and get a $10 bonus bet for any live World Cup bet.
- Get DraftKings Promo: Bet $5 or more on any pre-game moneyline and win $150 in bonus bets if your bet wins.
Best sites to bet on the 2022 World Cup
Top World Cup betting promos
When it comes to choosing an online sportsbook, the options can seem endless, and it’s important to find the book that best fits your needs. Ahead, we list our top 10 sportsbooks for betting on the World Cup, with details about the welcome promotions you can claim if you sign up with them.
- FanDuel Sportsbook — FanDuel is offering a special new-user promotion ahead of this year’s World Cup starting Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. ET. When you bet a minimum of $5 on any live sports market, FanDuel will reward you with $125 in bonus bets. Whether your bet wins or loses, you are guaranteed the $125, which will be issued to your account within 72 hours of your bet. This offer lasts until Nov. 25 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Note: this offer is not available for new users in Maryland.
- DraftKings — On your first deposit, DraftKings Sports will match it at a rate of 20% for up to $1,000 and provide you with a $50 bonus bet. In addition to the 20% deposit match bonus and $50 bonus bet, DraftKings is offering another new-user promotion, beginning Nov. 21 at 8 a.m. ET. When you place a wager of at least $5 on any pre-game moneyline and your bet wins, you will receive $150 in bonus bets (in addition to any cash winnings for your original wager). You will receive this as six $25 bonus bets. This offer lasts until Dec. 30 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Note: this offer is not available for new users in Maryland.
- BetMGM — BetMGM Sportsbook is offering an exclusive World Cup offer for new users starting Nov. 20 – when you bet a minimum of $10 on any team to score a goal in a game, you will win $200 in bonus bets. If a game ends with no score and you have followed the steps as outlined, you will still receive the $200. This offer is available until Dec. 4. Note: this offer is not available for new users in New York, Pennsylvania, Ontario, or Mississippi.
- Caesars Sports — Caesars offers up to $1,250 on them when you sign up with the sportsbook.
- BetRivers — BetRivers welcome offers up to $500 in bet credits. In addition to the bet credits bonus, players that wager a minimum of $25 on any World Cup matchup will receive a $10 bonus bet on any live World Cup bet. Within 30 minutes of placing your bet, you will receive the $10 bonus bet. This offer is available once DAILY until Dec. 18.
- PointsBet — There are offers available on the PointsBet betting app, fixed odds and one for PointsBetting. All new users, can get 5 second chance bet credits up to $50 each.
- FOX Bet — New users can get a bonus first bet for up to $50. Just sign up and place a deposit, and FOX Bet sportsbook will refund you up to $50 in bonus bets if your first bet loses.
- Bet365 Sportsbook — Use the bet365 bonus code and you can bet $1 to win $200 in bet credits.
- Betfred — Betfred welcome bonus allows new users who deposit at least $50 to win up to in bonus bets. If you make a deposit of $50 or more after you sign up, Betfred will automatically provide a $100 bonus bet. When the next week starts, it will issue you another $50 bonus bet, and during that week, you must place at least a $1 bet to receive another $50 the following week. Repeat this until you hit $200.
- Unibet Sports — In Pennsylvania, Unibet is offering a bonus first bet for up to $500. All you need to do is sign up, make a deposit and place a wager.
Where to bet on the World Cup in the US
Since the US Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in 2018, sports betting in the US has absolutely taken off. Twenty-eight states allow sports betting in some form, and six more have legalized the activity, but it has yet to launch within their borders.
Legal states for betting on FIFA World Cup
- Oregon
- Nevada
- Arizona
- Wyoming**
- Colorado
- Iowa
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
- Tennessee**
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Michigan
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- Connecticut
- Rhode Island
- New Hampshire
**not legal in person
In-person sports betting
- Washington
- Montana
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- New Mexico
- Mississippi
- North Carolina
- Maryland
How to bet on the World Cup from your phone
Specific additions to the betting process may vary from sportsbook to sportsbook, depending on welcome bonuses and things of that nature. But for the most part, all of them follow a pretty straightforward process when it comes to getting set to place a bet. Follow along for details on how to bet on the World Cup right from your phone.
- Download a legal sportsbook app: Once you’ve picked your sportsbook of choice and you’re located in a state where online sports betting is legal, go to the appropriate app store on your mobile device, type in the name of the sportsbook and click “download.” Most online sportsbooks will also have download links on their mobile websites. If you want to bet on your computer, just type the sportsbook’s name in an internet search engine.
- Sign up: You’ll also need to create an account at the sportsbook. On its website, click the sign-up button and input your personal information such as your name, date of birth, Social Security number, address, etc., and the sportsbook will verify your details.
- Deposit money into your account: Once you create and verify your account, you are ready to start betting. Simply deposit money into your account. Depending on your state and sportsbook, you will have different deposit options available to you. After you have money in your account, find a wager that interests you.
- Place a wager: Add the wager that you want to place to your bet slip. Enter the amount that you wish to wager, and your slip will show you the potential payout. Once you confirm your bet, you’ll be good to go.
World Cup Betting terminology
- Golden Boot award — This award goes to the player who scores the most goals over the course of the tournament. Right now, Harry Kane is the favorite to win this year’s Golden Boot Award.
- Golden Ball award — The Golden Ball Award goes to the best player of the World Cup.
- Outright winner — Bet on which team will win the FIFA World Cup finals and hoist the championship trophy. Brazil is currently the favorite to win it all.
- Group winner — The 32 World Cup teams are divided into eight groups (A to H), with four teams in each. Sportsbooks will have odds on each team to win its individual group.
- To qualify from group stage — After the teams in each group play one another once, the squads with the two best records in each group advance to the knockout stage. Sportsbooks have odds on which teams in each group are most likely to advance.
World Cup betting FAQs
Can anyone bet on the World Cup?
Though it’s called the World Cup, you can only bet on it in the US if you are in a state where sports betting is legal (see the list above). You do not have to be a resident of that state, though, so if you live in a state where sports betting is not legal, check if the states neighboring yours are legal, and you can always go there to bet.
Who are the favorites to win the 2022 World Cup?
Brazil is currently the favorite to win the World Cup, and DraftKings has it at odds of +450 to do so. Next is France with odds of +550 to win, and then England at +600.
When does the World Cup start?
The World Cup kicks off on Nov. 20 with a Group A matchup between host country Qatar and Ecuador. Then there are three games on Nov. 21. The World Cup final is scheduled for Dec. 18, 2022.
What’s the best sportsbook for World Cup betting?
There is not one sportsbook that we recommend over all others. Various sportsbooks will have different strengths, bonuses, and promotions. We definitely recommend looking into the top sportsbooks listed above and doing your own research.
Do sportsbooks have special World Cup promotions?
Yes. Several sportsbooks offer World Cup-specific promotions. FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and BetRivers are examples of such sportsbooks that offer these promotions.