Cloudbet has launched a free course titled World Cup 2026 Betting Guide on its Cloudbet Academy platform, aiming the material at crypto users preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The course runs for 35 minutes and focuses on the tournament scheduled from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with an emphasis on how the expanded 48-team format may affect betting markets.
First Academy course built around a single tournament
According to Cloudbet, Cloudbet Academy went live in late 2025 with three main tracks: Crypto Betting Basics, Sports Betting Fundamentals, and Betting Strategies & Analytics. Those tracks include interactive quizzes and completion rewards. The new World Cup course is presented as the platform’s first tournament-specific release, with standalone lessons on futures positioning, match betting, and in-play tactics.
A company spokesperson said the 2026 World Cup creates a strong setup for crypto bettors. The statement pointed to instant deposits and payouts in more than 40 cryptocurrencies, saying users can fund accounts and move capital quickly. It also highlighted USDT as a tool for managing volatility during the tournament and said lower gas fees can help users react faster when odds move.
Seven modules cover futures, match bets, props and live markets
The guide is split into seven modules. They cover the World Cup format, outright and futures betting, how to place match bets, props and group-based markets, the differences between international tournaments and club football, live betting strategies, and advanced tactics alongside common mistakes. Cloudbet says the material explains how to follow price shifts during qualification and the tournament, how to approach long-term markets with stablecoins, and how to avoid errors such as chasing public sentiment or getting overconfident.
The live betting section discusses reading momentum swings in real time and using on-chain sentiment indicators in fast-moving markets. The advanced section includes futures hedging and accumulator timing. Cloudbet also said its Whale Mode, introduced ahead of the Super Bowl, allows VIP traders to automate larger positions with tighter execution.
42 teams qualified so far as outright odds go live
As of January 2026, 42 nations had qualified for the World Cup, including co-hosts the United States, Canada, and Mexico, along with teams such as Spain, England, France, Argentina, Brazil, Japan, and Morocco. The draw held in December 2025 has already set the groups, while the final six places are due to be decided in March 2026 through UEFA play-offs and the inter-confederation tournament in Mexico.
Cloudbet said hundreds of markets are already available, including tournament winner, top goalscorer, assists leader, and group winner bets. The platform’s published outright odds for the 2026 World Cup, listed as of January 2026, put Spain at 5.55, England at 6.64, France at 8.99, Brazil at 9.11, and Argentina at 9.13. A Cloudbet spokesperson said this period, after the groups are set but before the final spots are filled, is when early prices still carry uncertainty.
Founded in 2013, Cloudbet describes itself as the longest-running crypto sportsbook and casino, supporting over 40 cryptocurrencies across sports and casino products. The source article also states that the piece is sponsored content published for informational purposes and does not constitute financial advice.