# Soccer: The 2026 FIFA World Cup has highlighted growing divisions among governments over prediction markets and online wagering. Billions of dollars are expected to be wagered during the tournament, prompting regulators in several countries to tighten restrictions on these platforms. Nations including Spain, India, Indonesia and Brazil have moved to limit access, citing concerns over gambling, financial regulation and market integrity. Industry experts say the rapid growth of prediction markets is forcing governments worldwide to develop clearer rules for the emerging sector.
Soccer: World Cup betting boom sparks global regulatory crackdown