# Why World Cup trades fail before kickoff

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**Created:** [June 11, 2026, 10:05am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/why-world-cup-trades-fail-before-kickoff/89521 "2026-06-11T10:05:09Z")\
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Everyone bets on the same obvious World Cup winners — and that’s exactly why they lose.

The 2026 tournament is bigger than ever: 48 teams, three countries, record attendance. But the hype is already priced in.

Discover where the real mispricings hide — and what savvy investors are actually positioning for.

🔗 [The World Cup trade: What most investors will miss](https://experts.deriv.com/insights/2026-world-cup-investment-playbook)