STAR FOOTBALL PREVIEW: World Cup 2026 Specials

The 2026 World Cup has a huge amount of betting opportunity, and Star Sports have you covered this summer with a wide range of specials!

Joe Citrone has handpicked his top bets from Star Sports’ array of special markets…

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TOP GOALSCORER/GOLDEN BOOT

Always one of the most popular specials among punters, the Top Goalscorer market is headed by the usual suspects on starsports.bet. Kylian Mbappe tops the betting at 5/1, with Harry Kane close behind at 6/1.

After an outstanding season for Bayern Munich, in which he scored a remarkable 61 goals in all competitions, Kane makes plenty of appeal in this market. With Thomas Tuchel in charge of England, the Three Lions look well placed to make a deep run into the tournament, which should give their captain plenty of opportunities to add to his tally. A favourable group-stage fixture against Panama could also provide the ideal platform for Kane to fill his boots.

I always like to back an outsider who can deliver real value, and that’s why I’m leaning towards 50/1 shot Luis Diaz. Kane’s Bayern Munich teammate is one of the tournament’s most productive wingers, and with Colombia having a favourable group-stage draw, he should have plenty of opportunities to add to his goal tally.

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TOP AFRICAN TEAM

Morocco are the current 2/1 favourites with starsports.bet, who famously reached the semi-final stage at the last tournament, but I am siding with Senegal here.

With Walid Regragui, the architect of Morocco’s remarkable 2022 campaign, having resigned in March, they may not be the force they were four years ago. That creates an opportunity for Senegal, who have emerged as one of Africa’s most impressive sides in recent years and will be eager to respond after losing their AFCON title.

I am backing them at 10/3 with starsports.bet.

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GROUP D WINNER

The USA are favourites to win Group D, but given the uncertainty surrounding their preparation heading into a home tournament, I much prefer Turkey at 7/4 with starsports.bet.

While the Americans will benefit from home advantage, I believe Turkey possess the stronger squad and should have enough quality to finish ahead of both Paraguay and Australia, making them a value pick to top the group.

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TOP SOUTH AMERICAN TEAM

As the defending champions, Argentina deserve plenty of respect, especially with Brazil appearing less dominant than in years gone by. For that reason, Lionel Scaloni’s side look good value to go be the top performing South American team.

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SCOTLAND TOP GOALSCORER

Following a prolific campaign for Hearts that has secured him a move to Rangers, Lawrence Shankland looks a strong contender in the Scotland Top Goalscorer market. Widely regarded as the Tartan Army’s most clinical finisher, he has every chance of ending the tournament as Scotland’s leading marksman.

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