As kickoff for the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, the excitement in Dakar is palpable—not just on the football fields, but in the streets, markets, and homes where sports betting has taken the city by storm. Over the past five years, the betting landscape has undergone a digital revolution, making wagering as simple as a few taps on a smartphone. This shift has opened the floodgates, drawing in a growing army of enthusiasts eager to stake their claims on the world’s biggest football spectacle.