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Group Stages 2026 - All To Play For

Group Stages 2026 - All To Play For

Group Stages 2026 - All To Play For

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All eyes are now focused on Canada, Mexico and the United States for the 2026 World Cup, eager to watch rivalries unfold and new talents emerge. In 2022, we witnessed one of the most dramatic World Cup finals of all time, as France clawed their way back from two goals down, equalised in extra time and then went on to lose on penalties. Argentina emerged victorious, meaning legend Lionel Messi finally earned his first World Cup trophy. Will Argentina clinch a second before Messi retires from the international stage, or will Cristiano Ronaldo end his World Cup career with glory at last?

What happens if my player gets subbed off?

With Sub On Play On, your bet is rolled over to their replacement, with no change in odds. Say you’ve bet on Player A to score 2 or more goals, but he only scores 1. He is then subbed for Player B. Player B scores 1 goal taking your overall tally to 2 goals – and your bet wins. You can enjoy the excitement of the group stages without worrying about substitutions – leave that to the managers. Click here for the full Terms and Conditions and all applicable markets.

How do I place a bet?

  1. Select the World Cup on the homepage and choose the game or market you would like to place a bet on.

  2. Make your selections.

  3. Set your stake and select Place Bet.

Once your bet has been successfully placed, a bet confirmation receipt will appear on your screen detailing your selection, stake, and potential returns.

For more information on bet placement please click here.

What is an Accumulator?

An accumulator lets you place multiple selections all in one bet and calculates your combined odds. That means you can predict multiple outcomes from various markets. For more information and full terms and conditions, please click here.

Why is my Cash Out Unavailable?

Whilst we always appreciate Cash Out is a popular feature, there may be situations where it is unavailable. In these instances, you will not be offered an amount, or when trying to confirm Cash Out, it will be rejected.

For more information, please see our Cash Out page.

What markets are available?

If you’ve got your eye on a particular player who you think will shine in the group stages, you can select from our extensive range of player markets. Predict who will make the scoresheet, and take their team to the top of their group with our Player to Score or Assist markets. Or, if you think a team has an elite shot-stopper in goal, you can choose our Goalkeeper Saves market. Most of our player markets are settled by Opta, and you can find out more here.

What is VAR and how does it impact my bet?

The VAR (Video Assistant Referee) assists with game-changing decisions during a match. This includes goals, penalties and for the World Cup only, second yellow cards and corners.

This can lead to voided bets, Cash Out being unavailable and impact the time it takes for a market to settle.

For more information on VAR settlement please click here.

How are my bets settled?

bet365 aims to settle all bets within an hour of the event finishing, however, this may be delayed during busier periods. You can see all your settled bets under the My Bets tab. For more information on Bet Settlement, click here.

Good to know

While we aim to settle bets within an hour, it can take up to 24 hours for us to credit offers.

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