Thousands of World Cup fans won big with a 120/1 bet that many people expected.
Thousands of lucky fans have scored big thanks to the amazing performances of three of the world’s top football stars. The 2026 World Cup has already brought tons of excitement, with lots of high-scoring games and standout players shining bright.
New talents like Folarin Balogun, Crysencio Summerville, and Antonio Nusa have impressed in their first matches. But the biggest stars so far have definitely been Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland, who reminded everyone why they’re some of the best players in the world.
Most people expected these three to do well, but few thought they’d each score two or more goals in both of their opening games. For those bold fans who did, there were some massive winnings up for grabs.
After Messi’s hat-trick against Algeria, Mbappe’s two goals versus Senegal, and Haaland’s pair in the win over Iraq, Bet365 offered 120/1 odds for all three to score two or more goals again. Messi was first, scoring twice in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria. Then Mbappe found the net twice in France’s 3-0 win over Iraq. Lastly, Haaland scored twice to help Norway beat Senegal 3-2, making those who bet on this a fortune.
Looking at social media, many fans shared how they won £511 from just a £5 bet, and some even took home over £1,000 thanks to these World Cup stars. One lucky fan added Harry Kane to the mix, who scored two or more against Ghana, turning a £5 stake into a potential £2,511 win.
These bets paid off for those who trusted Messi, Haaland, and Mbappe to repeat their strong early performances. In fact, as Fanatics Sportsbook revealed, anyone who bet $100 on each player to score 2+ goals in their first games and kept rolling those bets forward could’ve won an incredible $3.4 million prize!