June 5, 2026 – Premier online gambling destination, Ignition today announces a major new tournament series that will see poker-play go hand-in -hand with World Cup soccer action, as it happens. Boasting over $300,000 in guaranteed prizes and running on the days of each World Cup fixture, the all-new format bridges the worlds of international soccer and online poker.
Ignition’s interactive promotion offers something truly novel to players, allowing them to align their poker play directly with real time World Cup soccer matches. With sport’s most watched and beloved competition just days away from being hosted in the US for the first time since 1994, the excitement of the American people is growing every day.
Just under 58,000 fans showed out for the United States Men’s National Soccer Team’s pre-World Cup friendly against Senegal in Charlotte, and record viewership figures are expected to be broken. With Ignition’s integrated World Cup format, they are ensuring poker will capitalise on this major sports moment.
This offering sees Ignition solidify their position as one of the most influential global online poker platforms, helping boost Ignition’s reach in the market at an exciting moment for soccer.
How the series works:
- Two tournaments will run 2.5 hours before every single World Cup soccer match (one tournament representing each team).
- Players choose which team to support by registering for that team’s specific tournament in the lobby.
- If a player’s chosen team wins the actual soccer match, they can secure a bonus tournament ticket to progress to the subsequent stage. In each progressive stage, the guaranteed prize amounts and tournament buy-ins increase.
“We are excited to bring the unmatched energy of the World Cup directly to our platform,” said an Ignition Spokesperson. “This tournament series gives sports fans and poker players alike an interactive way to back their teams.”
Ignition recently partnered with decorated poker pro Xuan Liu, who is expected to compete in the World Cup series. Fans can also look forward to exclusive giveaways and additional content tied to her participation. Follow Ignition’s social channels for updates and opportunities throughout the series.
