World Cup 2026: New player markets launched for the greatest tournament on earth

Four new player markets come to Betfair

The World Cup is here and so are Betfair's new player markets.

Betfair is all about giving bettors more options and player props are a big part of that. There is no better time to kick-off new markets than at the greatest tournament of all - the World Cup.

Player headed shots on target

Backing players for shots on target is a favourite props bet for football punters. Now you can back players to get their headers on target.

Aerial prowess will be key for some teams at the World Cup and this is your chance to back players to test the goalkeeper with headers.

Whether you want to back a defender who loves to get up from the back for the set-pieces, or a forward who can glance the ball goalwards with a deft headed flick, this new market gives you the chance to win with headed shots on target.

Player headed shots on target will be available for inclusion in bet builders, cash out is avialable and bets can be placed in-play.

Player Tackles

Timing is everything when it comes to tackling and we reckon we've launched this new market at the right moment.

Who's going to be in the thick of the action at the World Cup, breaking up play for their team? A tough-tackling full-back who's facing a flying winger? A midfielder who can dispossess an opponent in the middle of the park.

If you have a few ball winners in mind then put your money on them by backing player tackles.

Player taclkes bets can be included in bet builders and cash out is available.

Player Shots created

The player who takes the shot doesn't deserve all the glory. There is also the teammate who sets them up with a penetrating pass, smart cut-back or neat lay off.

Now you can back the players who create shooting chances for the team-mates with this new market.

Player shots created will be available for inclusion in bet builders, cash out is avialable and bets can be placed in-play.

Player shots on target from outside the box

Some players will shoot whenever they get a sight of goal. There are those who balloon their efforts into the stands but there are also those who hit the target. The latter are the ones who deserve our respect and we think you should be able to back them.

Use this new market to back players who you expect to get their shots on target from outside the box.

Player shots on target from outside the box will be available for inclusion in bet builders, cash out is avialable and bets can be placed in-play.

Betting.Betfair's World Cup hub is your number one for tips for this summer's tournament. Read match previews, get the key stats and find out where our expert tipsters are putting their money in Canada, Mexico and USA.

Now read Dave Tindall's guide to World Cup winner trends