Former double UFC champion Conor McGregor decided not to limit himself to combat sports alone and made a bold bet on the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Irishman chose the match between the Argentina and Spain national teams, betting on the exact score, which could bring him a colossal win.
Bet Details and Favorite
According to Sport RBC.UA, citing the fighter's Instagram, McGregor did not just pick a winner but attempted to predict the exact result of the match. As a favorite, he chose the Argentina national team ("La Albiceleste"), counting on a victory over Spain ("La Furia Roja") with a score of 3:2.
This choice indicates that the Irishman expects a very high-scoring and spectacular final where both teams will manage to realize their attacking potential.
Risk and Potential Winnings
To realize his prediction, Conor did not spare a round sum, investing $100,000 in the bet. Bookmakers' analysts assessed the probability of such an outcome as high, setting a tempting coefficient of 36.00.
If the Argentinians really defeat their opponent with exactly this score, the mixed martial arts star will add a solid $3.6 million to his bank account.
Event Context
Previously, we have already told the story of the final matches at the World Cups for these national teams. Now, fans are watching to see if McGregor's bet will live up to expectations and turn into one of the loudest stories in the world of sports betting.
