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The Monexus
Vol. I · No. 169
Thursday, 18 June 2026
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Updated 09:51 UTC
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The most expensive World Cup in history kicks off against a backdrop of record betting

Forty-eight teams, 104 matches, and a wagering market the industry calls the largest in history: the 2026 World Cup arrives as both a sporting spectacle and a financial one.

By Moemedi Michael Poncana·americas·1-minute read·11 Jun 2026·Live on the wire ↗
Forty-eight teams, 104 matches, and a wagering market the industry calls the largest in history: the 2026 World Cup arrives as both a sporting spectacle and a financial one. @FIFAcom · Telegram

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