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World Cup semi-finals 2026: Spain set for showdown with France, England face Argentina test

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America has reached the final week and just four teams remain in contention to lift the prestigious trophy. For fans betting on the World Cup, the final rounds are the perfect opportunity to use the dafabet sign up offer - it takes just a few minutes and you can take advantage of the sign up bonus to bet on the semi finals and then the final. Spain and France were joint favourites heading…
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Summer Transfer Window: 3 World Cup Stars Eyed by Premier League Giants

For players who have been competing at the World Cup, the conclusion of their tournament will bring about a much-needed summer break. But for many, attention will quickly switch to the new Premier League season. The 2026/27 campaign promises to be a thriller. Will Arsenal successfully defend their status as champions? Will one of Manchester City, Manchester United, or Liverpool usurp the Gunners? All that remains to be seen, but each team’s chance of success could change depending on who…
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How the World Cup Quarterfinals Overturned the Betting Markets 

Norway beat Brazil in the round of 16. Haaland scored twice. Simple enough on the surface, except Brazil is a five-time champion that sat near the top of nearly every outright board before the draw even happened, so this wasn't just an early exit, it was the kind of result that forces a book to rebuild a market almost from scratch. All three co-hosts were out before the quarterfinals even got going. Books including Bizbet spent the next several days…
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World Cup 2026: Expansion delivers desired results despite familiar quarter-final line-up

FIFA’s decision to expand the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams for the 2026 edition in North America garnered plenty of criticism. However, strong performances by several smaller nations this summer have demonstrated the wisdom behind the governing body’s radical move. With that in mind, read on as we assess why the World Cup expansion has delivered the desired results, despite a familiar quarter-final line-up. Expansion fuels heightened interest in Asia A record nine teams from the Asian Football…
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The Archive That Never Stops Growing: Why 11v11’s Database Matters More Than You Think

Football fans have surprisingly short memories. Sure, the major milestones become stories of legend, but for the most part, little carries over from week to week. An impressive debut, a club’s youngest goalscorer or a last-minute derby winner are long remembered, but the sharp details are swiftly forgotten. Every fan has their own version of exactly what happened on a fateful day. Beyond that, instances are remembered, but details are forgotten. Ask most fans when a manager was appointed, and…
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English football fans in for a treat in 2026/27

With the start of the 2026/27 English football season just under six weeks away, fans are beginning to contemplate what the new campaign has in store for their club. Without further ado, read on as we take an early look at each of the four top divisions in England, starting with the Premier League. Manchester United fancied to topple Arsenal The ante-post market for the Premier League paints an intriguing picture for people who are inclined towards wagering on professional…
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Top Features Fans Want in EA Sports FC 27

EA Sports FC 27 has not been fully revealed yet, which makes the debate around it more useful than the rumor cycle. Fans are not just asking for new menus, fresh card art, or another round of seasonal objectives. They want a football game that reads the pitch better, respects time spent in long saves, and treats competitive online play with more technical discipline. For a Finnish 18+ audience, following football is no longer limited to just the result; it…
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Same Sponsors, Different Arena: The Brands Betting on Both F1 and the World Cup in 2026

The summer of 2026 will stage an unusual collision of sporting giants. Formula 1's season will be reaching its mid-point just as the expanded, 48-team FIFA World Cup sprawls across the United States, Canada and Mexico — two of the most valuable properties in global sport running side by side, competing for the same eyeballs in the same weeks. Watch both closely, and a curious pattern emerges: a number of the same corporate logos appear in each arena. So which…
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How Gaming Brands Are Capitalising On The World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already living up to its billing as the biggest and most ambitious tournament in history. With 48 nations competing across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and billions around the globe watching on, the commercial opportunity is huge. Gaming brands are keen to make their presence felt, and they’re doing so in a multitude of ways. A Tournament Built for Digital Entertainment The sheer scale of the 2026 FIFA World…
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World Cup 2026: Big guns flex their muscles at the FIFA showpiece

The first couple of weeks at the 2026 World Cup have been a thrilling showcase of elite-level international football. Several of the big guns have delivered statement performances, while a handful of shock results have kept neutral fans happy. Without further ado, read on as we look at the latest odds in some of the main outright betting markets, starting with the outright prices. Outright winner The latest World Cup betting odds are as follows: France - 4/1 Spain -…
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