Excitement is reaching fever pitch as the World Cup 2026 draws closer.
The tournament begins on Thursday, June 11, with Mexico facing South Africa, and concludes on July 19 with the final in East Rutherford, New Jersey. And you can feel part of the occasion with our free sweepstake kit available for download!
This happens to be the largest World Cup ever staged, spanning three host countries – Mexico, Canada and the USA – and featuring 48 nations. That means greater chances to win – or lose – depending on which team you draw and how you decide to play your own sweepstake.
football.london has prepared everything you need ahead of the tournament with a free sweepstake kit, which you can access, download and print to enjoy with friends, family and colleagues.
DOWNLOAD WORLD CUP 2026 SWEEPSTAKE KIT HERE
The expanded tournament format will see a whopping 104 matches played across 39 days. There is certainly no shortage of gripping storylines heading into the iconic tournament, with it marking both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s last dances as they go head to head for the most coveted prize in football.
For England, this summer signifies a fresh start under Thomas Tuchel, though there’s a growing feeling that it’s now or never for the second golden generation to bring the trophy home for the first time since 1966. The Three Lions face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in a reasonably favourable Group L.
Meanwhile, Scotland secured their place at the tournament for the first time since 1998 in thrilling fashion. Steve Clarke’s Tartan Army have been placed in Group C alongside Haiti, Morocco and Brazil.
Will you land a heavyweight such as Argentina, France, Germany, Portugal, England, Spain or Brazil – much to the envy of everyone around you? Or will you be disappointed, drawing the likes of Cape Verde, Iraq, Curacao, Jordan or Uzbekistan?
Regardless of whether your pick leaves you optimistic or dejected, there is no doubt that taking part in a sweepstake will add to the sense of occasion and investment when the likes of Qatar and Switzerland square off in the opening week.
Upgrade your World Cup TV setup with the Sky Glass ‘designed for football’
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Sky is knocking 20% off its entire range of Glass TVs to mark the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Until June 17, shoppers can upgrade to the Sky smart TV that’s ‘designed for football’ from £4.50 per month when taken alongside a Sky TV and Netflix package.
