White Hat Studios unveils hat-trick of soccer-themed games ahead of World Cup

New title Maradona Golden Goal™ launched alongside revamped player-favourites Saint Kicked™ and Kong Even Bigger Balls™

White Hat Studios, the ‘House of Brands’ provider to the US iGaming market, has launched a trio of soccer-themed titles in time for the 2026 World Cup, designed to deliver valuable cross-sell opportunities for online casinos during the summer’s biggest sporting event.

The newly launched Maradona Golden Goal™ pays homage to one of the sport’s greatest ever legends, who famously picked up the World Cup trophy in 1986 with Argentina.

The gameplay incorporates iconic kits worn by Diego Maradona throughout his illustrious career, complemented by the inclusion of the popular Cash Collect mechanic. The title’s Golden Goal feature can be triggered at any time, which sees values boosted and the potential for additional symbols to land in order to activate the Bonus Game.

Additionally, the release of Saint Kicked™ and Kong Even Bigger Balls™ sees White Hat Studios update two of its most successful game families with instantly recognizable soccer references that deliver a fresh experience for players.

Held across the US, Mexico and Canada, the Americas-based soccer tournament is expected to bring significant new revenue streams for the betting and gaming industry. Sports-themed casino content continues to be a key driver of engagement for online casinos during major sporting events, providing operators with highly relevant experiences that capture the imagination of players.

Armen Tatarevic, SVP of Commercial Operations at White Hat Studios, said: “Excitement for this year’s World Cup is growing fast in the US with the big kick-off drawing closer. To celebrate, we wanted to introduce a hat-trick of games to our portfolio that allow players to enjoy soccer-themed casino entertainment during the international tournament.

“As we’ve seen in markets worldwide, major sporting events have the power to attract new audiences for both sportsbooks and casinos. Through these new titles, we’re providing our operator partners across multiple states the best opportunity to engage with sports fans.”