Poker players looking to add another layer of strategy to this summer’s soccer action can do just that with Ignition’s new World Cup Poker Tournament Series.
Running alongside every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the promotion features more than $300,000 in guaranteed prize pools across five weeks of tournament action. Instead of simply entering a scheduled event, players choose the team they believe will win a particular World Cup match. If that prediction is correct, they unlock additional rewards and qualification opportunities as the series progresses.
A Unique Twist On Tournament Poker
Each World Cup match features two corresponding poker tournaments, with one representing each team. During the group stage, players buy in for $10+$1 and earn entry into a $5,000 guaranteed freeroll if they selected the winning side, regardless of where they finished in the tournament itself.
As the World Cup advances into the knockout rounds, so do the poker rewards. Buy-ins gradually increase while successful players earn tournament tickets into later stages. Top finishers can win seats worth up to $109 leading into the championship event, giving players multiple ways to build value throughout the series.
Championship Weekend Awaits
The promotion concludes with two marquee tournaments scheduled alongside the World Cup’s final weekend. The Third Place Match tournament takes place on July 18 with a $7,500 guaranteed prize pool. The World Cup Final tournament follows on July 19 featuring a $100+$9 buy-in and a $60,000 guaranteed prize pool.
Players can enter tournaments beginning June 11 through the Ignition poker client. Each event is labeled by team. Whether backing the favorite or taking a chance on the underdog, players have a decision to make before the first hand is even dealt.
About Ignition
Ignition is one of the leading online poker destinations serving players in the United States, offering cash games, sit-and-gos, multi-table tournaments, regular promotions, and major tournament series throughout the year. The site also features anonymous tables, weekly guaranteed events, and a variety of player rewards.
