With WC2026 already underway and football fans following the action from across the globe, Meridianbet has introduced a new tournament-style promotion running throughout the competition.Available until 19th July 2026, the World Champions Race allows eligible players to collect points through qualifying bets placed on WC2026 matches and compete on a promotional leaderboard featuring a €5,000 prize pool.The promotion will reward a total of 50 participants, with prizes including cash rewards, sports bonuses and free spins.How The Champions Race WorksEligible players are automatically included in the promotion when placing qualifying bets that contain at least one WC2026 match during the promotional period.Points are awarded based on qualifying stakes once tickets have settled, with participants able to track their position on a live leaderboard throughout the tournament.At the conclusion of the campaign, prizes from the €5,000 prize pool will be distributed according to the final leaderboard standings.The promotion forms part of Meridianbet’s wider WC2026 campaign and will run for the duration of the tournament.Additional WC2026 Cashback PromotionAlongside the Champions Race, Meridianbet is also offering a separate 10% Daily Cashback WC2026 promotion.Available during the same promotional period, the offer provides eligible players with 10% cashback on qualifying losing tickets that include at least one WC2026 match, subject to the applicable promotional terms and conditions.Cashback is capped at €50 per player per day and is credited as a bonus after qualifying tickets have settled.Welcome Offer For New CustomersNew customers who register with Meridianbet may also be eligible for the operator’s welcome package, which includes a €50 No Deposit Welcome Bonus, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.The offer consists of: €20 Sports Bonus€30 Casino Bonusallowing new users to explore both the sportsbook and casino sections after registration, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.Full details, eligibility criteria and promotional terms can be found on the Meridianbet website.Play responsibly •