Winnerz FIFA World Cup Prize Pool

Winnerz is running a sizeable leaderboard tournament tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a total prize pool of €50,000 in Free Bets split across two rounds. It’s open to all players, no opt-in required, and the prizes carry no wagering or sport restrictions.

The Basics on Winnerz’ FIFA World Cup Prize Pool

Place qualifying bets on FIFA World Cup matches to earn points on the leaderboard. By qualifying bets we mean a minimum wager size of €3 and total odds of 1.50 or higher per bet. On these bets every €1 wagered counts as 1 point. There are a few other restrictions but nothing out of the ordinary – we’ll cover them below under “What to watch out for”.

The promo splits into separate rounds, each with its own leaderboard:

• Group Stage (11 Jun – 28 Jun 2026): €20,000 pool, prizes for top 100 finishers
• Playoffs (29 Jun – 19 Jul 2026): €30,000 pool, prizes for top 100 finishers

Top prize is €5,000 (Playoffs 1st place), and Group Stage 1st place pays €3,000. All prizes are paid out as Free Bets within 48 hours of each round ending.

Key terms

• Minimum bet: €3
• Minimum odds: 1.50
• Eligible markets: FIFA World Cup only
• Prize Free Bets: no odds, sport, or bet type restrictions
• Tied scores: the player who hit the score first takes the higher position

What to watch out for

There are a few cheeky terms which will block points from accumulating, but nothing too extreme. TLDR version is that to stack points bets will need to be made with real cash, and the bet will need to settle as a win/loss. This means that bets placed with free bets or bonus cash don’t contribute, and bets that settle as cashed-out, half-won, half-lost, refunded, and cancelled bets won’t contribute either.

If you’re really chasing this promo you’ll also need to keep track of the game and round schedule. Each World Cup round has its own clock, so banking points early in Group Stage doesn’t help you in Playoffs.

Rob’s Take – Is This World Cup Prize Pool Worth It?

Honestly I’m rarely one to recommend chasing a prize pool promo as it’s just a lottery at the end of the day. I feel no different here. While the total winnings can be generous, the fact that they’re awarded in free bets (which will undoubtedly have an expiration date) spoils the offer for me.

That said, it’s a nice incentive for those already using Winnerz or for those who want to give them a try. They’ve got a quality sportsbook, even great in some regions. The sportsbook offers great depth on football markets from 1×2 to player props, and odds are generally competitive. I’ve also caught a few solid odds boost promos here (albeit on hockey matches), it can be worth holding an account for that alone.

We’re expecting some more promos coming soon from Winnerz so make sure to stay in the loop or signup to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all of the best World Cup 2026 bonuses and promos.