When the World Cup kicked off across North America in June, few regions had as much riding on the outcome as New Jersey. Hosting marquee matches, including the showpiece final, at MetLife Stadium meant the eyes of the world were on the Garden State. By every measure, the tournament comfortably exceeded expectations, with sold-out crowds, packed hotels and a local economy that was buzzing from start to finish. It’s everything organizers hoped for and more, with New Jersey seemingly built…

Canada’s run to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup undoubtedly has had a significant impact on the sporting landscape across the country. Football has traditionally struggled for airtime in the face of competition from ice hockey, but this summer’s tournament should be a game-changer. World Cup run creates a national connection After drawing their first group stage game against Bosnia & Herzegovina, the co-hosts claimed their first-ever World Cup victory by demolishing Qatar. Their 6-0 win was…

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…

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…

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…