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The World Cup happens every four years on a global stage, so the tournament always has geopolitical ties.
But ties associated with the 2026 edition of the World Cup are at an extreme level. Internal strife across all three host countries, as well as Iran’s participation in the tournament, have pushed tensions to an all-time high.
And sadly, every World Cup there are a multitude of stories about financial corruption with bribes, money laundering, kickbacks and more.
The folks at BetOnline.ag have leaned into the political chaos surrounding the World Cup and created 30+ prop bets for what could happen over the next six weeks.
Prop topics include political displays, Iranian dissent, asylum seekers, Trump’s timely naps and much more. Most of the odds are very long, but it’s interesting to see what the oddsmakers are projecting.
Political World Cup Props
Will FIFA issue official warning to any team for a political display?
Yes 5/1
Will any match be delayed or relocated due to a security concern?
Yes 20/1
Will any player receive a red card for political message?
Yes 10/1
Will a match be delayed or suspended due to a political protest?
Yes 15/1
Will a player be denied entry into any host country?
Yes 5/1
Will fans boo Iranian National Anthem in Iran-New Zealand match?
Yes 25/1
Will any Iranian player refuse to sing the Iranian National Anthem?
Yes 100/1
Will Iran flag be shown during World Cup Final?
Yes 10/1
Will the Iranian team refuse to stand for the FIFA anthem?
Yes 20/1
Will any goal celebration include Iranian flag?
Yes 20/1
Will any non-Iran player where shoes with Iranian symbol?
Yes 33/1
Will Trump attend Iran-Egypt "Pride Match"?
Yes 100/1
How many Iranian players will defect after World Cup?
Over/Under 1
Will any player request asylum during tournament?
Yes 7/1
Which country will have first player request asylum?
Iran 1/2
Haiti 4/1
Mexico 7/1
Iraq 8/1
Panama 8/1
Congo DR 12/1
Saudi Arabia 16/1
Jordan 16/1
Uzbekistan 18/1
Ghana 25/1
Will any player be arrested by ICE?
Yes 33/1
Will any player have "Palestine" message under shirt?
Yes 33/1
Will any player have "Trump" message under shirt?
Yes 100/1
Will Trump attend a USA match?
Yes 1/5
No 3/1
Will Trump fall asleep during USA-Paraguay match?
Yes 2/1
No 1/3
Will Trump receive more cheers or boos the first time he's shown during USA-Paraguay match?
Boos 1/3
Cheers 2/1
How many times will Trump be shown during USA-Paraguay match?
Over/Under 2
Will Trump be shown using his phone during USA-Paraguay match?
Yes 10/1
What will Trump do first on camera?
Thumbs up 1/2
Wave 3/2
Will Trump's World Cup prediction be correct?
Yes 7/1
How many World Cup-related Truth Social posts by Trump during USA-Paraguay match?
Over/Under 2
Will Trump to lift World Cup trophy before any player/coach?
Yes 3/1
No 1/5
Will any player/coach cry during U.S. National Anthem of USA-Paraguay match?
Yes 2/1
No 1/3
Will any USA player kneel during National Anthem?
Yes 10/1
How many NATO countries will USA defeat during tournament?
Over/Under 1.5
If happens, will USA-Mexico match set U.S. soccer viewership record?
Yes 1/10
No 5/1
