Excitement is building as we edge closer to the start of the World Cup 2026. The tournament kicks off on Thursday, June 11, with Mexico taking on South Africa, and ends on July 19 with the final in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
And you can feel a part of it with our free-to-download sweepstake kit! This just so happens to be the biggest World Cup ever staged, taking place across three host nations – Mexico, Canada and the USA – and includes 48 nations.
That means more chances to win – or lose – depending on who you draw and how you play with your own sweepstake.
Mirror Football has got you covered ahead of all the action with a free sweepstake kit, which you can click, download and print to take part in with friends, family and colleagues.
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The expanded tournament format will see a whopping 104 matches played across 39 days. There is certainly no shortage of storylines heading into the iconic tournament, with it marking both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s last respective dances as they go head to head for the most coveted prize in football.
For England, this summer represents a new dawn under Thomas Tuchel, though there is a growing feeling that it’s now or never for the second golden generation to bring the trophy home for the first time since 1966. The Three Lions are up against Croatia, Ghana and Panama in a relatively favourable Group L.
Meanwhile, Scotland secured qualification for the first time since 1998 in dramatic fashion. Steve Clarke’s Tartan Army have been drawn against Haiti, Morocco and finally, Brazil, in Group C.
Will you draw a favourite such as Argentina, France, Germany, Portugal, England, Spain or Brazil – sparking the envy of those around you? Or will you draw the short straw by being left with the likes of Cape Verde, Iraq, Curacao, Jordan or Uzbekistan?
Whether you are left feeling optimistic or ruing your pick, there is no doubt that taking part in a sweepstake will add to the sense of occasion and investment when the likes of Qatar and Switzerland square off in the opening week.
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