World Cup

Parlay bets that combine the outcomes of several games or future championships have grown in popularity in the world of sports betting. A parlay that spans across basketball, golf and soccer could soon turn into nearly a million dollars for one bettor. What Happened: England and Spain entered the...

Canadian rapper Drake is backing his home country with a large bet in the 2024 Copa America tournament. The bet comes with Drake's Team Canada a heavy underdog against Lionel Messi and Argentina. What Happened: No stranger to betting on sports, Drake has placed a $300,000 wager in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:...

Meme stock and video game retailer GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME) is new to the trading card sector and could make a big splash with a bounty offered for one of the rarest soccer cards in 2024. What Happened: Argentina soccer star Lionel Messi made a splash when he joined Major League Soccer (MLS...

Twenty-four of the best soccer teams (or football depending on where you're reading this from) will participate in the Euro 2024 tournament — one of the most watched and bet on soccer competitions. Here's a look at how to watch the matches, the betting odds, and the storylines that will pique your...

The kickoff of the National Football League's 2023 season could be a big catalyst for sports betting companies like DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG), which just reported second quarter financial results. DraftKings CEO Jason Robins told Benzinga that bets on soccer and women’s sports are...

Manchester United PLC (NYSE: MANU) is about to get sold. What Happened: "The results [of the sale] from a bidder perspective will already be known" by the time the football club reports earnings on June 27, an M&A advisor tells Benzinga. The likely winner of the Manchester auction is...

There's another proposed "super league" in soccer poised to net a sizable financial boost — this time in Africa, courtesy of Saudi Arabia. The Guardian reports the Confederation of African Football is in talks with Saudi Arabia on a $200 million deal to support the new African...

Matchday, a Web3 company focused on creating casual soccer video games, announced it raised $21 million in a seed funding round. The funds will be used to develop games that will appeal to the massive fan base of the sport. One of Matchday's investors is Play Time, an investment...

Video game company Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ: EA) reported third-quarter financial results after the market close Tuesday. Here are the key highlights for investors.  What Happened: Electronic Arts posted third-quarter net revenue of $1.88 billion, up from last year’s $1.79...

Media and cable giant Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) reported fourth quarter and full fiscal year financial results before market open Thursday. One of the key highlights of the report was the impact of the streaming platform Peacock and the potential contribution from the 2022 FIFA World Cup...

Given the nickname O Rei (The King) at an early age, soccer star Pelé is considered one of the greatest to ever play the sport. Recognized as a leader for soccer in Brazil, the United States and at several World Cup tournaments, Pelé remains one of the few who can be considered the...

The official crypto token of the Argentine Football Association (CRYPTO: ARG) was down 54% since Argentina defeated France to win the World Cup, Sunday, Dec. 18.  On the day of the final match, the token started at $6.02 and ended the day at $2.66. Days earlier, ARG had increased by...

Soccer is one of the most wagered-on sports in the world. Unlike many traditional North American sports that result in one team winning the game, soccer matches have a greater chance of ending in a tie. Rapper Drake found this out the hard way. What Happened: The 2022 World Cup is over...

Shortly before the 2022 World Cup was to start in Qatar, it was announced beer would be banned from stadiums, a move that potentially angered key tournament sponsor Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD). While it didn’t generate the sales push it likely was hoping for, Anheuser-Bush InBev (AB...

Being a World Cup host is normally considered to bring a host of economic benefits. Yet according to a new paper, the benefits of winning the cup, far outweigh those of hosting the event. Hosting the World Cup is understood to help nations get themselves on the map of international commerce. That...