Get ready, soccer fans. The 2026 World Cup will begin in just over a week.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest in history. It will be a 104-match tournament featuring 48 teams across 16 host cities in three countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Miami, Florida, is one of the U.S. host cities, alongside Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City, Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia and East Rutherford, New Jersey. The host cities in Mexico and Canada include Monterrey, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Vancouver and Toronto.
But if you want to bet on any FIFA World Cup matches from Florida, there are some statewide sports betting rules to be aware of.
Here’s what Florida FIFA fans need to know about betting on World Cup matches and when the FIFA matches in Miami will be.
When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup start?
The 2026 World Cup will begin on June 11 and conclude on July 19. The group stage runs through June 27, with the 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four.
Can I bet on FIFA World Cup matches in Florida?
Yes! Like with all other sports betting in Florida, you can legally bet on FIFA World Cup matches, but only through the Hard Rock Bet app and website.
All forms of sports wagering were historically illegal in Florida. But in 2021, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a gaming compact granting the Seminole Tribe of Florida exclusive rights to operate sports betting in the state through 2051. The sports betting app faced some legal setbacks just a few weeks later, but sports betting through Hard Rock Bet officially returned in 2023 after years of litigation.
“World Cup 2026 odds are already in high demand, and the tournament will be the main betting event of the summer,” Hard Rock Bet’s website says. “As we inch closer to kickoff, Hard Rock Bet will provide you with the latest odds, qualifier updates, popular markets, and World Cup soccer betting tips for all of the action.”
Here are some of the most popular World Cup bets you can make and what they are, according to Hard Rock Bet:
When will the FIFA World Cup 2026 be in Florida?
Miami is set to host seven matches at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Here are the dates:
What streaming service will the World Cup be on?
In the United States, Fox holds the broadcasting rights for all 2026 FIFA World Cup games. Of the 104 matches in the World Cup, 70 will air on Fox’s broadcast channel, and the other 34 will air on FS1.
Since Fox holds the broadcasting rights for FIFA games in the U.S., streaming options are limited without live TV. But every match will be streamed live on Fox One and the Fox Sports App, and all matches will be broadcast in Spanish on Telemundo and streamed on Peacock.
Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Spanish with Peacock
Two games will stream on Tubi: Mexico vs. South Africa on Thursday, June 11, and the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) vs. Paraguay on Friday, June 12.
Contributing: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY
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