The World Cup is the one time every four years where even people who do not normally care about football suddenly care a lot. And if you are someone who enjoys a little flutter on the side, there is honestly no better time to be a sports bettor.
Matches running through the night. Asian teams you actually care about. Friends and family all watching the same games. It is the perfect storm, and M88 Mansion is where most Malaysians go to place their bets.
If you are new to all this or just want a no-nonsense breakdown before the tournament starts, you are in the right place.
So What Exactly Is Sports Betting on the World Cup?
Simply put, you pick something you think will happen in a match, or in the whole tournament, put some money on it, and if you are right, you win money back. If you are wrong, you lose what you put in.
It is not that different from a friendly bet with your friends at the street, except you are doing it on an app or website, the odds are calculated properly, and you can bet on matches happening anywhere in the world.
M88 Mansion is one of the most well-known betting sites in Asia, and it is especially popular in Malaysia because it is easy to use, supports local bank transfers and e-wallets, and covers every single World Cup match, not just the big finals.
What You See When You Open M88 Mansion
The moment you click on World Cup in the M88 Mansion menu, you land on a page packed with matches. You will notice tabs at the top — Live Now, Today, Early, and Parlay.
- Live Now shows matches that are happening at this very moment. You can place bets while the game is going on.
- Today shows all the matches scheduled for today.
- Early is where you find upcoming matches that are still days away — right now there are 129 of them listed, which tells you just how much football is coming.
- Parlay lets you combine multiple bets into one. Higher risk, but the payout can be much bigger.
You will also notice the matches are organised by groups — Group A, Group B, Group C, and so on. This makes it easy to find the specific match you want to bet on.
Real Matches You Can Bet on Right Now on WorldCup 2026
Here’s some of upcoming World Cup 2026 matches already open for betting on M88 Mansion, organised by date.
12 June
Mexico vs South Africa — 3:00 AM Group A opener. Mexico is the home favourite here with the tournament being held partly on their turf. South Africa will look to spring a surprise but Mexico’s experience gives them the edge. M88 has six additional markets on top of the standard ones for this match.
Czech Republic vs Korea Republic — 10:00 AM One for Malaysian bettors who follow Asian football. Korea Republic has genuine quality with players scattered across top European leagues. The handicap line here is set at level (0), meaning both teams are considered fairly even — which says a lot about how far Korean football has come.
13 June
Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina — 3:00 AM Canada are a host nation and will have massive crowd support behind them. Bosnia-Herzegovina are no strangers to World Cup football though, and will be well organised at the back. Canada are slight favourites with a 0.5 handicap advantage.
USA vs Paraguay — 9:00 AM The USA are playing on home soil and carry a 0.5 handicap as favourites. Paraguay are a tough South American side who rarely make things easy. This could be a tight, physical match — worth looking at the under on goals.
14 June
Switzerland vs Qatar — 3:00 AM Switzerland are heavy favourites here, shown by their 1.5 handicap advantage. Qatar, the 2022 host nation, will be looking to prove they belong at this level again. M88 has four markets available for this one.
Brazil vs Morocco — 6:00 AM One of the most anticipated early fixtures. Brazil come in as favourites but Morocco have shown they can go deep at a World Cup. The 1X2 odds show Brazil at 1.61 — not a huge price, which tells you the market respects Morocco. Six markets available.
Scotland vs Haiti — 9:00 AM Scotland are carrying a 1 to 1.5 goal handicap as the clear favourite. Haiti will be making their presence felt but Scotland should have too much quality across the pitch.
Turkey vs Australia — 12:00 PM A great match for Malaysian fans who follow the Socceroos. Turkey are slight favourites with a 0.5 handicap. Australia always punch above their weight in major tournaments and this should be a closely fought 90 minutes.
15 June
Germany vs Curacao — 1:00 AM Germany are massive favourites here — the handicap is set at 3.5 goals, meaning M88 expects them to win by a big margin. Only two additional markets are available, which reflects how one-sided this fixture is expected to be.
Netherlands vs Japan — 4:00 AM The standout match of this round for Asian football fans. Japan have shown they can beat anyone on their day — they have done it against Germany and Spain before. Netherlands are favourites with a 0.5 handicap, but the odds suggest it is far from a sure thing. This is exactly the kind of match where knowing Asian football well can give you a real edge.
Ecuador vs Ivory Coast — 7:00 AM A close contest with a level handicap (0 to 0.5). Both teams are seen as evenly matched. Six markets available for bettors who want to dig into this one.
Sweden vs Tunisia — 10:00 AM Sweden carry a 0.5 handicap as slight favourites. Tunisia are known for their defensive organisation and could make this a frustrating game for Sweden. The under on goals could be worth a look.
16 June
Spain vs Cape Verde — 12:00 AM Spain are overwhelming favourites — a 2.5 to 3 goal handicap tells you everything. The 1X2 odds have Spain at just 1.06 and Cape Verde at a massive 16.00. Three markets available for this one.
Belgium vs Egypt — 3:00 AM Belgium remain one of Europe’s strongest sides. Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, will be no pushover though. Belgium carry a 0.5 to 1 goal handicap. With six markets open this is one of the better fixtures to explore if you like variety in your bets.
Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia — 6:00 AM Uruguay are South American heavyweights and start as 1 goal handicap favourites. Saudi Arabia caused one of the biggest World Cup upsets in history against Argentina in 2022, so never write them off completely.
Iran vs New Zealand — 9:00 AM Iran are slight favourites here with a 0.5 to 1 goal handicap. New Zealand tend to be tough to beat and well organised. This could be a low-scoring match — worth considering the under.
17 June
France vs Senegal — 3:00 AM One of the biggest matches of the group stage. France are strong favourites carrying a 1 to 1.5 goal handicap. Senegal have world-class talent across the park and will not make this easy. Six markets available.
Norway vs Iraq — 6:00 AM Norway are heavy favourites with a 1.5 to 2 goal handicap. Only four markets on this one, reflecting the expected one-sided nature of the fixture.
Argentina vs Algeria — 9:00 AM The defending champions against a tough North African side. Argentina carry a 1 to 1.5 goal handicap. Algeria will be well organised but Argentina have far too much quality to worry about in this matchup.
Austria vs Jordan — 12:00 PM Austria come in with a 1.5 goal handicap advantage. Jordan will be competitive but Austria’s quality across the squad should see them through. Six markets available.
18 June
Portugal vs DR Congo — 1:00 AM Portugal are strong favourites with a 1.5 to 2 goal handicap. DR Congo are improving but this is a significant step up in quality. Six markets available.
England vs Croatia — 4:00 AM A rematch of their famous Euro 2020 group stage meeting. England carry a 0.5 to 1 goal handicap as favourites. Croatia are experienced and dangerous — this will not be the walkover some expect. A great match for live betting on M88.
Ghana vs Panama — 7:00 AM Ghana are slight favourites with a 0.5 handicap. Panama are solid and hard to break down. Six markets available for this fixture.
Colombia vs Uzbekistan — 10:00 AM Colombia carry a 1 to 1.5 goal handicap. Uzbekistan are making strides in Asian football but face a big step up here. A good match to look at the Asian handicap for value.
19 June
Czech Republic vs South Africa — 12:00 AM Second group stage matchday. Czech Republic are favourites. A good match to watch after their opening clash with Korea Republic.
Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina — 3:00 AM Switzerland continue their group campaign as clear favourites. Bosnia will look to keep it tight at the back.
Canada vs Qatar — 6:00 AM Canada look to build on their opening match with home crowd support again. Qatar will be looking for their first points of the tournament.
Mexico vs Korea Republic — 9:00 AM A brilliant fixture for Malaysian fans. Mexico are slight favourites on home soil, but Korea Republic have the players to cause real problems. The handicap sits at 0.5 — very tight. This is one of the most interesting Asian betting opportunities of the whole group stage.
20 June
USA vs Australia — 3:00 AM Two host-nation energy meets Socceroos spirit. USA are slight 0.5 handicap favourites playing at home. Australia will push hard in what could be a decisive group match.
Morocco vs Scotland — 6:00 AM Morocco are slight favourites here. Scotland will need to bounce back from their opening game and will push hard for a result.
Brazil vs Haiti — 8:30 AM Brazil are enormous favourites — a 3 to 3.5 goal handicap says it all. A comfortable win is expected. Only one additional market on top of the standard ones.
Turkey vs Paraguay — 11:00 AM Turkey are slight favourites in this South American vs European clash. Six markets available. Could go either way depending on form coming into the match.
21 June
Netherlands vs Sweden — 1:00 AM A strong European clash. Netherlands are slight favourites with a 0.5 handicap. Sweden are hard to beat and this looks like a competitive match for both sides.
Germany vs Ivory Coast — 4:00 AM Germany carry a 0.5 to 1 goal handicap. Ivory Coast have talented players but Germany’s organisation should give them the edge.
Ecuador vs Curacao — 8:00 AM Ecuador are heavy favourites with a 1.5 goal handicap. A chance for Ecuador to rack up goals heading into the knockout stages.
Japan vs Tunisia — 12:00 PM Japan are slight 0.5 handicap favourites. Tunisia are compact and defensively solid. Malaysian fans following the Samurai Blue will want to keep an eye on this one — Japan’s qualification for the next round could hinge on it.
22 June
Spain vs Saudi Arabia — 12:00 AM Spain are massive favourites — a 2 goal handicap with Spain at just 1.12 in the 1X2 market. Saudi Arabia will look to repeat their shock result against Argentina from 2022.
Belgium vs Iran — 3:00 AM Belgium are 1 goal handicap favourites. Iran are well-organised and hard to break down. Could be closer than the odds suggest.
Uruguay vs Cape Verde — 6:00 AM Uruguay are 1 goal handicap favourites. Cape Verde are in unfamiliar territory at this level. Six markets available.
Egypt vs New Zealand — 9:00 AM Egypt are slight favourites with a 0.5 to 1 goal handicap. With Salah in the squad, Egypt always carry a goal threat. Six markets available.
23 June
Argentina vs Austria — 1:00 AM Argentina are favourites with a 0.5 to 1 goal handicap. Austria are a solid European side and this is not a walkover. Six markets available.
France vs Iraq — 5:00 AM France are heavy favourites — a 2 goal handicap with France at 1.12 in the 1X2. Three markets available for this expected mismatch.
Norway vs Senegal — 8:00 AM An interesting match. Norway are slight favourites but Senegal are no pushovers. Senegal have quality all over the pitch and could push Norway hard. Six markets available.
Algeria vs Jordan — 11:00 AM Algeria carry a 0.5 to 1 goal handicap as favourites. Both sides fighting for their tournament lives by this point. Six markets available.
24 June
Portugal vs Uzbekistan — 1:00 AM Portugal are heavy favourites with a 1.5 to 2 goal handicap. Uzbekistan are the underdogs of the group. Four markets available.
England vs Ghana — 4:00 AM England carry a 1 to 1.5 goal handicap. Ghana always bring flair and energy but England’s squad depth should tell in this one. Six markets available.
Croatia vs Panama — 7:00 AM Croatia are slight favourites — interestingly carrying a 1 to 1.5 handicap despite Panama’s reputation for toughness. Six markets available.
Colombia vs DR Congo — 10:00 AM Colombia carry a 1 goal handicap. A fixture that could go either way. Six markets available for this intriguing matchup.
The Outright Section — Bet on the Whole Tournament
On the left side of M88 Mansion you will see Outrights with 219 options listed. This is where you bet on the big picture — who wins the whole World Cup, which team tops their group, who finishes as the tournament’s top scorer, and so on.
These bets are placed once and you wait until the end of the tournament to find out if you won. The earlier you place them, the better the odds usually are. If you fancy Japan or Korea Republic to make a deep run, check the Outrights section now before the odds shorten as the tournament builds.
Mix Parlay — For When You Want a Bigger Win
You will also notice Mix Parlay on the left menu with over 1,100 options. This is where you pick multiple matches and combine them into one bet. Every pick needs to be correct for you to win, but if they all come in, the payout is much larger than betting on each match separately.
For example, you could pick Japan to cover the handicap against Netherlands, Mexico to beat Korea Republic, and the England vs Croatia game to go over 2.5 goals — all in one bet. If all three land, your winnings multiply. It is riskier, but with so many matches on every day of the World Cup it makes things a lot more exciting.
Live Stream — Watch and Bet at the Same Time
M88 Mansion has a Live Stream feature with 75 games available. You can watch the match directly on the platform while placing live bets at the same time. No need to switch between apps or tabs — just pick your game, watch it unfold, and bet as the action happens.
The World Cup 2026 is already live on M88 Mansion, where asia plays football betting at its best, with real matches, real odds, and hundreds of markets to explore. Whether you want to back Japan to surprise Netherlands, follow Korea Republic through the group stage, or go big on a Mix Parlay across a full matchday — it’s all there waiting for you.
Have fun, bet smart, and enjoy the football.