Category Archives: World Cup

Canada at the World Cup: Every Match, Result and Milestone from 1986 to 2026

By 11v11 Site Editor , 14th September 2026 at 11:03 AM (11v11 blog)

Canada has appeared at three men's FIFA World Cups. Across those tournaments, spread over forty years, the progression is unusually easy to trace. There were no goals or points in 1986. The first Canadian World Cup goal arrived in 2022. Then, on home soil in 2026, Canada earned its first point, first win, first knockout appearance and first knockout victory. Eleven matches tell the whole story. Three World Cups, Three Very Different Eras Canada's three appearances came in very different…

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10 Things Bettors Should Know About the World Cup Before Betting

By 11v11 Site Editor , 01st September 2026 at 12:57 PM (11v11 blog)

The expanded World Cup has redefined tournament dynamics, frequently catching casual bettors off guard. When betting on UFABET, bettors evaluate these ten critical factors and their precise betting impacts to optimize their strategy across this volatile environment. 48-Team Expansion: Dilutes group quality, inflating match-winner juice and shifting value into Asian Handicaps. Third-Place Progression: Best third-place sides advance, minimizing dead-rubber matches and maximizing final group motivation. Triple-Host Travel: Cross-continental travel induces fatigue, making exhausted squads prime targets to fade live. Five-Second…

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Why New Jersey Was The Real Winner Of The World Cup

By 11v11 Site Editor , 31st July 2026 at 11:31 AM (11v11 blog)

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…

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Spain cement their status as the best team in the world

By 11v11 Site Editor , 27th July 2026 at 10:56 AM (11v11 blog)

The 2026 World Cup settled any lingering debates about which international team is the best on the planet. Spain became the latest World Cup winners by defeating Argentina in a hard-fought final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. A 1-0 victory after extra-time looks narrow on paper, but the gulf in quality between the two teams was yawning. Read on as we assess Spain’s achievement, before looking at the teams who are behind them in the pecking order. Spain…

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World Cup: Canada’s run to the knockout stage boosts football’s profile

By 11v11 Site Editor , 16th July 2026 at 1:12 PM (11v11 blog)

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…

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

By 11v11 Site Editor , 14th July 2026 at 8:04 AM (11v11 blog)

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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How the World Cup Quarterfinals Overturned the Betting Markets

By 11v11 Site Editor , 12th July 2026 at 9:37 AM (11v11 blog)

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

By 11v11 Site Editor , 09th July 2026 at 7:21 PM (11v11 blog)

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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World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals: Draw, Schedule & Preview

By 11v11 Site Editor , 09th July 2026 at 7:18 PM (11v11 blog)

Just eight teams remain in contention to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup after four weeks of breathtaking action in North America. France are the bookmakers’ favourites to win the tournament after easing their way into the quarter-finals without too many problems. However, plenty of punters will wager on Argentina to retain their title as world champions this summer. Argentina will believe their name is on the trophy after narrowly overcoming Cape Verde and Egypt during the knockout stage. Spain…

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Same Sponsors, Different Arena: The Brands Betting on Both F1 and the World Cup in 2026

By 11v11 Site Editor , 02nd July 2026 at 1:39 PM (11v11 blog)

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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