The 2026 soccer World Cup has only two games left – the final between Argentina and Spain and the third place match between France and England. However, there’s still a chance to take part in Thrillzz’ excellent Momentum game that’s been running throughout the whole of the tournament.
Developed exclusively for Thrillzz (the social sportsbook app), Momentum allows players to pick which team is in the ascendancy every 5 minutes – that’s 18 predictions in every 90 minute game. Basically, Momentum rewards active watching of World Cup matches and encourages players to truly pay attention to what’s going on on-screen.
In short, users predict which team will come out on top in each 5-minute Momentum round, based on the live flow of the match, and winning picks can lead to Prize Tickets (eligible for real cash redemptions).
How is Momentum Measured on Thrillzz?
According to the official rules, here’s how ‘momentum’ is calculated:
“The Momentum Number represents the net points accumulated by one team relative to the opposing team during the predetermined period of a match set by us.
Each type of match action may be assigned a point value determined by us, which can be found in the Momentum Tab on the Site. For example:
- Corner Kick: 10 points
- Penalty Kick: 15 points
- Throw-In: 5 points”
Essentially, different micro events within the game contribute to a team’s overall Momentum Number, and for each period the two teams’ numbers are compared with a winner decided.
For example, if Spain has more positive events (shots, runs, set plays etc.) within the period it may score 50, while Argentina may only score 40. This would mean Spain has the momentum for this period, and if you picked Spain, you’d win.
It’s the ideal way to add more excitement to your World Cup viewing!
How to Play Momentum at Thrillzz
If you haven’t yet signed up for Thrillzz, it’s pretty simple to do so. Also, all new players will receive 3,000 Thrillzz Coins + 2 free Sweeps to start their journey on the Thrillzz app!
- Follow our links to the Thrillzz website.
- Sign up for an account by following the registration flow.
- Download the mobile app (available for either iOS or Android).
- Load up the Momentum game within the app as the next World Cup game is starting.
- Pick the team with the strongest momentum every 5 minutes.
- You win if your pick lines up with the team that records the highest Momentum score during that window.
Thrillzz is a social sportsbook offering access to a wide range of sports and leagues, including the NFL, NBA, NCAAF, NCAAM, NHL, and more. Users can explore different formats, including moneyline, spread, totals, parlays, alternative lines, and player props.
The app also features a Fantazzy section, where users can predict whether players will exceed or fall short of certain statistical targets, alongside casino-style games for those looking for a more traditional sweeps casino experience.
Users can play with Thrillzz Coins for free-to-play entertainment or use Thrillzz Sweeps for sweepstakes play and real cash prize redemptions! The platform is currently available in more than 30 states too.
While the World Cup is drawing to a close with the final two games taking place on July 19 and 20, the next wave of US sports seasons is already preparing to begin. With college football returning in August, followed by the NFL in September and the NBA and NHL in October, there’ll be plenty to enjoy on Thrillzz over the coming months. Plus, Momentum could have plenty of opportunities to continue beyond soccer and bring its live prediction format to new audiences.
We’re always interested to see brands introducing new ways to engage fans, and Momentum is certainly one of the more creative additions to the social sportsbook space in recent memory. Give it a try during the final two World Cup games below!
Author: Bogdan Lunkan
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