The 2026 World Cup is about to get underway and for the opening fixture Betfair are offering new customers the chance to get a massive 50/1 on a goal to be scored in Mexico vs South Africa – as well as a £5 free bet on England.
In a re-run of the opening game from 2010, Mexico will take on South Africa in Thursday night’s curtain-raiser for the 2026 edition of the tournament. The first game of the World Cup hasn’t finished goalless since 1978 and indeed a total of 19 goals have been scored across the last five opening games. If you fancy that pattern to continue on Thursday night, then this offer from Betfair is well worth reading more about!
How to claim the Betfair 50/1 offer on a goal in Mexico vs South Africa plus £5 England free bet
Simply follow the steps below to get started and claim Betfair’s offer of 50/1 on a goal to be scored in Mexico vs South Africa.
- Sign up to Betfair via this link and use promo code ZFBEDP.
- Opt into the promo before the game kicks off
- Deposit a minimum of £5 by Pay by Bank, Cards or Apple Pay.
- Place a max £1 bet on “Over 0.5 goals” in the over/under goals market
- If your bet is successful, you will be paid in cash based on the normal price on site. You will have the extra amount, bringing the bet up to the cumulative 50/1 payout, credited in Free Bet Builders.
- You’ll also receive a £5 Free England Multi to be used on England World Cup fixtures only.
Who can take part?
- New customers only. Available to residents of the UK & Republic of Ireland.
How & when can I qualify?
- Open a new account using promo code ZFBEDP
- Opt-in into the promo until the first game starts.
- Deposit a minimum of £5 by Pay by Bank, Cards or Apple Pay.
- Place a max £1 bet on “Over 0.5 Goals” in the Over/Under Goals market. Winnings paid in cash at normal odds and are topped up to the enhanced price in Free Bet Builder bets.
- Cashed Out, Partially Cashed Out and Power Price bets will not count towards the promotion. If you place a qualifying bet and subsequently use Cash Out on the bet, you will no longer be eligible for the promotion.
What can I win?
- If your bet is successful, you will be paid in cash based on the normal price on site and will have the extra amount, bringing the bet up to the cumulative 50/1 payout, credited in Free Bet Builders
- £5 Free England Multi to be used on England World Cup fixtures only. £5 England Multi will be credited 24hrs after your qualifying stake is settled. Free bets are valid 30 days, only deposits with cards, ApplePay, & Pay by Bank are eligible. T&C’s apply. Please gamble responsibly.
When will I get my prize?
- You will receive your Free bet after your qualifying bet settles.
- £5 England Multi will be credited 24hrs after your qualifying stake is settled.
- Free bets are valid 30 days, only deposits with cards, ApplePay & Pay by Bank are eligible.
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