The best football World Cup free betting offers - get £260 in free bets

Qatar stages the 2022 Fifa World Cup this Sunday, and with club football out of the picture all eyes are turning to the best World Cup free betting offers to accompany the greatest football tournament on the planet. Many international competitions bring a host of incredible betting offers and this winter's spectacle is no different. Below is a round-up of the best bookmaker offers.

World Cup betting offers and free bets for new customers

bet365 free bets

Minimum deposit requirement. Free bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Minimum odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply.

World Cup Sky Bet free bets

New customers only. First single and each-way bet only. £10 minimum stake. Odds of 1/1 or greater. 4 x £10 bet tokens. Free bet stakes not included in returns. Free bets exclude virtuals. Free bets are non-withdrawable. No free bet expiry. Eligibility restrictions. Further T&Cs apply.

World Cup William Hill free bets

Play safe. From 00:01 on 13.04.2022. £30 bonus. New customers only. Minimum £10 stake on odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater on sportsbook. Further terms apply. 18+.

World Cup Betfair free bets

Place a minimum £/€10 bet on the Sportsbook on odds of minimum 1/2 (1.5) and get £/€30 in free bets. Rewards valid for 30 days. SMS verification required. Only deposits via cards or Apple Pay will qualify. T&Cs apply.

World Cup Paddy Power free bets

Place a single £10 Sportsbook bet and get money back as a free bet if it loses. There are x 5 free bets available. Maximum refund per qualifying bet is £10. Only deposits made via cards will be eligible for the promotion (Apple Pay excluded). T&Cs apply.

World Cup Ladbrokes free bets

18+. New UK+IRE customers only. Certain deposit methods and bet types excluded. Minimum first £/€5 bet within 14 days of account registration at minimum odds 1/2 to get 4 x £/€5 free bets. Free bets available to use on selected sportsbook markets only. Free bets valid for seven days, stake not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply.

World Cup Coral free bets

18+. New UK & ROI customers only. Minimum deposit £/€5. Minimum first £/€5 bet at minimum odds 1/2 to qualify for 1x £/€20 free bet. Certain deposit methods and bet types excluded. Free bet valid for seven days, stake not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply.

How to claim your World Cup betting offers

It's quick and easy to claim your new customer bookmaker offer

1. Click the link above for the bookmaker you'd like to join and you'll be redirected to the sign-up page
2. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your details
3. If required enter the promo code, but it may automatically be entered
4. Make a deposit in-line with the offer requirements
5. Place your first bet that meets the offer criteria
6. Receive your free bet or bonus as per the terms and conditions

Some bookmakers such as William Hill and Betfair will automatically credit you with free bets or a bonus balance. This is visible within the account section. Other bookmakers may not highlight your active free bets or bonus balance until you're on the betslip, so it's important you check how they work before using your free bets.

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Outright winner

Argentina tick plenty of boxes in their quest to enhance the excellent record of South American sides in the World Cup, with nine triumphing in the previous 21 events. With Lionel Messi orchestrating from midfield, the blue and whites are huge contenders after ending their trophy drought by winning the Copa America last year. They have also not lost since 2019, an incredible stretch of 35 games unbeaten.

Top goalscorer

With Argentina expected to deliver a strong run in Qatar, it would be no surprise if Lionel Messi proved to be the talisman for the South American outfit on what is likely to be his final swansong on the world's biggest stage. Messi was joint-top goalscorer at the 2021 Copa America and arrives in superb form for his country, with 19 goals in 22 appearances since the beginning of 2021.

Aleksandar Mitrovic catches the eye at a huge price following an impressive goal flurry in the Premier League this campaign, with nine goals from 12 top-flight appearances. He scored a hat-trick as Serbia beat Sweden 4-1 and bagged a brace versus Norway in the most recent international break. He could surprise in the golden boot race, with claims boosted by appetising fixtures against Cameroon and Switzerland in Group G.

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