Bet on World Cup Qualifiers with Sportingbet

The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, and the road to the global stage is already delivering drama, passion, and unforgettable football moments. With Sportingbet, you can bet on World Cup Qualifiers across every region, taking advantage of competitive soccer odds and a wide range of soccer betting markets. From Europe to Africa and beyond, every fixture is a chance to get closer to the action.

The European Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup kicked off in March 2025 and will run through March 2026. Following the draw in Zurich, 12 groups of four or five teams were formed, each fighting for one of 16 European slots at the finals.

• 12 group winners qualify directly for the tournament.
  

• 12 group runners-up enter the play-offs, joined by four Nations League group winners.
  

• The play-offs in March 2026 will decide the final four qualifiers.
  
  

With football giants like France, Germany, Spain, Italy, England, and Portugal battling against formidable challengers such as Scotland, Norway, and Ukraine, the UEFA Conference League-style format ensures no group is predictable. Bettors can explore exciting soccer betting markets ranging from outright winners to match-specific odds and player specials.

Closer to home, all eyes are on Bafana Bafana, who top Group C in the African Qualifiers with 13 points after six matches. They face two decisive fixtures in September:

• Friday, 5 September 2025 – Lesotho vs Bafana Bafana, Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein (18:00)
  

• Tuesday, 9 September 2025 – Bafana Bafana vs Nigeria, Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein (18:00)
  
  

Beating both Lesotho and Nigeria’s Super Eagles could put South Africa within touching distance of their first World Cup appearance since 2010. But coach Hugo Broos must navigate injury setbacks, including the loss of talisman Themba Zwane, while leaning on rising stars like Orlando Pirates’ Patrick Maswanganyi and Sundowns’ Peter Shalulile to deliver.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be staged across 16 cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, with the final showdown set for New York on 19 July 2026. Whether you’re backing Bafana Bafana, Nigeria’s Super Eagles, or European giants like England, France and Germany, this is your chance to turn your knowledge into winning bets.

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