Explore some of the standout special markets for 2026 with bet365, covering everything from the FIFA World Cup to novelty bets and other intriguing angles for the year ahead.
As the calendar flips and a new year gets underway, bookmakers roll out some of their most creative and intriguing markets, and New Year Specials are right at the top of that list.
From long-term football predictions and headline-grabbing novelty bets to quirky cross-sport specials, these markets give bettors a chance to look beyond the usual match-day action and think bigger.
In this guide, we’ll break down how to bet on the latest New Year Specials markets with bet365 as 2026 begins, explain what types of bets you’ll find, and provide details on the latest bet365 sign up offer if you don't yet have an account!
Check out some of the best special markets for 2026 below, after seeing how you can claim the latest bet365 sign up offer.
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Best 2026 Betting Specials
Below you'll find some new special betting markets for 2026. These are exclusively available via bet365 and you can bet on these via the oddschecker site. Find out more below or check out the full list of New Year Specials here.
A Brazilian player to win the Ballon d'Or
There's no doubting that there will be some Brazilians in running for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with the likes of Vini Jr, and Raphinha the likeliest candidates as things stand. This could, of course, change after the World Cup, but as of now, a Brazilian to win the Ballon d'Or is 14/1.
Bet on A Brazilian player to win the Ballon d'Or here.
A Century to be Scored in Every 2026 Snooker World Championship Match (Crucible matches only)
Everyone knows how difficult a 147 break is in snooker, but this market isn’t asking for perfection, just consistency. A century break in every match at the Crucible is still a huge challenge, but with the modern-day standard of players, this bet is more than achievable. The Snooker World Championship takes place from 18 April to 4 May 2026, so you can get extra value by betting on this market in the new year!
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A Goal to be Scored in Every Match of the FIFA World Cup
A record 104 games will be played at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a total of 48 nations taking part. Games will be played across Canada, USA, and Mexico, and this market requires a goal to be scored in each match. The price on this market is currently 33/1, so there's potentially some good value to be had as the new year begins.
Bet on A Goal to be Scored in Every Match of the FIFA World Cup here.
Cristiano Ronaldo to retire from Football before December 31st
Cristiano Ronaldo turns 41 in February, but he is still bagging goals for Saudi side Al-Nassr, and is expected to compete at the 2026 World Cup with Portugal. However, word of his retirement has been a key talking point recently, given that he could keep playing until he reaches 1,000 career goals. He's on 956 currently, which he could easily reach before 2026 ends.
Bet on Cristiano Ronaldo to retire from Football before December 31st here.
Donald Trump and Keir Starmer to both still be in office on the day of the FIFA World Cup Final
This political novelty market ties global sport to global leadership, asking whether both Donald Trump and Keir Starmer will still be in office when the FIFA World Cup final takes place. With elections, internal party pressure and unexpected events always looming in politics, it’s a bet that’s less about football and more about political stability. As with most long-term specials of this kind, the appeal lies in weighing current polling strength and term timelines against the unpredictability that often defines life in high office.
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Other New Year's Special Markets
Other examples of New Year special markets from bet365 can be found below:
- British Driver To Win The 2026 F1 Drivers Championship
- Lionel Messi to sign for any Argentinian club in 2026
- Gian van Veen to win an individual PDC Premier Event
- Any team to complete the Six Nations Grand Slam
- Argentina & Portugal to meet in the final of FIFA World Cup
- Who will win most Tennis Grand Slams in 2026? (Sinner v Alcaraz)
- Any Goalkeeper to score an EPL goal
