The World Cup is just days away, so it’s no surprise BetMGM are rolling out the red carpet for new customers with a fantastic welcome package of free bet action – which is a perfect way to up the ante before the tournament kicks off. Anyone joining BetMGM for the first time can score a handy £40 in free bets by registering, depositing £10 and placing one £10 bet on any market at odds of evens (2.0) or higher. Thankfully, no bonus code is needed – it’s as simple as using our link and opting in.With 104 matches spread across 39 days, there will be non‑stop action from Mexico City to New York. Whether you’re backing Scotland to make history, England to go make another deep run, or Brazil to add a sixth star to their shirt, BetMGM’s welcome offer gives you an instant bankroll boost.How to unlock the £40 packageThe offer is open to first‑time BetMGM customers who sign up via our link. Your first step is to deposit at least £10 using a debit card and place a single £10 bet at odds of evens or better.Once that bet settles, you’ll receive four £10 free bets (valid for seven days):From the first qualifying bet, you will receive:2 x £10 Free Bets for any sportsbook market (min odds evens)2 x £10 Bet Builder Free Bets (min 4 legs, combined odds of 4.0 or higher)In total that’s £40 of free bets for a simple £10 stake – making it probably the most straightforward way to add extra value to your World Cup betting.Why this offer works for the World CupThe staggered nature of the tournament means you can use your free bets on early group games, then save the Bet Builder tokens for the knockout rounds when single‑match drama peaks. Fancy a long‑shot accumulator on the opening weekend? Or a targeted bet builder on a tight Group B clash? The choice is yours.Spain and France lead the outright markets, but Argentina, Brazil and England are all contenders in their own right. With 48 teams in the mix, value can be found everywhere – and BetMGM’s free bets let you explore without risking extra cash.How to claim BetMGM’s World Cup offerTo claim BetMGM’s scorching offer, follow these steps:Head to BetMGM via our link and create a new account.Fill in your personal and contact details, and claim the sports welcome offer.Deposit £10 or more using a debit card.Place a single £10 bet on any sports market at odds of evens (2.0) or higher.Once the bet settles, your 4 x £10 free bets will be credited automatically.Key terms and conditions of this BetMGM offer Free bets expire seven days after being credited. Free bets must be used on their specified markets. Debit card deposit required (exclusions apply). Qualifying bet must be at odds of evens or higher. Void, cashed out or unsettled bets do not qualify. One offer per customer, household and IP address. Read more about the 2026 World CupWorld Cup 2026 oddsWorld Cup 2026 betting offersWorld Cup 2026 group winner tips & predictionsEngland squad & lineup predictionsAbout the authorNathan HillNathan Hill is an experienced sports writer who obsessively follows football – both the round ball and American kind – as well as range of other sports including F1, basketball, darts and snooker.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.