Best places to bet on the World Cup
We're into the knockout stage. Futures keep moving, everyone suddenly has a lock but where you place your bets matters just as much. One thing people mix up is that not every prediction market is built for the same thing. Some are better for futures while others are much better for betting individual matches.
- Kalshi - Best for World Cup futures (4.7/5)
If you're just picking who lifts the trophy on July 19, Kalshi is my first choice. Deep liquidity, available in most states, and lower fees than traditional sportsbooks. Event contracts fit outright winners really well, even if they're less ideal for individual matches.
- Novig - Best for betting the matches (4.5/5)
If you're betting the tournament game by game, I'd use Novig. It's a commission-free P2P exchange with sportsbook-style markets like moneylines, spreads, props, and futures. Since there's no built-in vig or commission, you keep more of your edge over the course of the tournament.
- Polymarket - Worth comparing for futures (4.4/5)
Now that Polymarket has a regulated US platform again, it's a solid option for outright winner markets. Prices don't always match Kalshi, so it's worth checking both before locking in a futures ticket.
- ProphetX - Good, but commissions add up (3.6/5)
Another sportsbook-style P2P exchange with solid liquidity, but they still charge a commission on winnings. It's small, but over a tournament with thin margins, it eats into your returns.