The 2022 FIFA World Cup is now upon us, with tournament hosts Qatar getting the action underway with a Group A matchup with Ecuador this Sunday.
Over the next four weeks, 32 nations will battle it out for the biggest soccer prize on the planet.
In this betting preview, we take a look at the 2022 World Cup best bets and Qatar 2022 odds. Who will lift the trophy in Lusail a week before Christmas?
FIFA World Cup Preview
The eagerly anticipated 2022 World Cup is finally here. We have been waiting four years for the world’s best to collide on the grandest stage, and it promises to be a month of high-octane action in Qatar.
The tournament has no doubt had its critics, but it’s now up to the players to put on a show for the watching world.
South American teams Brazil and Argentina are once again right at the very summit of the favorites list, as you would expect.
France is the Current World Champion
Current world champions France are the top fancied European team, while the likes of England, Spain, and Germany have also been tipped to go far in Qatar.
The tournament officially begins this Sunday when hosts Qatar take on Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium. The Ecuadorians are the slight favorites in Al-Khor, but can Qatar cause an upset in front of their home supporters?
A Memorable Group
The FIFA World Cup schedule on Monday promises to be memorable, as England, United States, and Wales get Group B up and running.
First up, the Three Lions face Iran at Khalifa Stadium, and the Stars and Stripes and Wales clash at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium later in the day. Read on for the 2022 World Cup best bets and odds.
FIFA World Cup Candidates
Brazil
Brazil are the favorites before every World Cup. They are the record winners of this competition, lifting the trophy unrivaled five times. However, the last of those World Cup triumphs came 20 years ago in South Korea & Japan.
Star-studded Squad
Tite has a star-studded squad of players at his disposal, and the Brazilians should ease out of Group G. They kick off against Serbia before facing Switzerland and Cameroon in Group G. Little Canary are the tournament favorites at +350 for a reason, and Tite’s troops should go far in Qatar.
Argentina
Brazil may be the bookies’ favorites, but rivals Argentina are not too far behind in the betting.
Right now, you can get the solid Qatar 2022 odds of +550 for the Argentinians to win the World Cup for the third time.
Messi’s Final World Cup Appearance
This is likely to be Lionel Messi’s final World Cup appearance. The Paris Saint-Germain ace will be looking to follow in the footsteps of fellow Argentina legend Diego Maradona and fire the White and Sky Blue to world glory. Lionel Scaloni’s side will be looking for a routine victory over Saudi Arabia in game one.
France
France head to Qatar as defending champions after their stunning display in Russia four years ago.
Arguably, the French have the strongest squad on paper, and Didier Deschamps and his men will be desperate to retain their crown.
Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe will be hoping to fire Les Bleus out of Group D, though Denmark could be tricky customers.
France grew stronger and stronger as the tournament progressed in 2018, and they will no doubt be a formidable force once again. France are available at +700 to retain the trophy.
England
England’s form ahead of the finals has been poor, but the Three Lions have certainly been on the rise under Gareth Southgate in recent years. The English are hoping to build on a World Cup semi-final and a UEFA Euro 2022 final.
England are usually among the favorites heading into a major tournament, but they have not won the World Cup since 1966.
Can the class of 2022 put the English back on top of the world? Southgate’s side are currently priced at +800.
Spain
The glory days for Spain may be over, but it’s never a good idea to rule La Roja out completely.
On their day, Spain are still a powerhouse at the international level, and Luis Enrique’s boys will be hoping to go far in Qatar. Like England, Spain are also priced at +800 to lift the trophy.
The Spaniards go up against Germany in Group E, which should be a very interesting game at Al Bayt Stadium. Japan could also be tricky opponents, while Costa Rica are capable of causing an upset.
Germany
Germany have disappointed in the last few tournaments since winning the competition on Brazilian soil back in 2014.
Nevertheless, the Germans are one of the most successful nations in World Cup history, winning the tournament four times.
Despite their indifferent form over the past few years or so, no nation will want to face Germany in the knockout stages.
If they can get out of Group E, Hansi Flick’s Die Mannschaft could go all the way. +1000 is your current best price for Germany to prevail in Qatar.
FIFA World Cup Best Bets
The World Cup excitement has reached fever pitch, and we have looked far and wide for the 2022 World Cup best bets and prices. Here are our FIFA World Cup predictions.
This Qatar tournament is wide open when it comes to potential winners. Will either Brazil or Argentina take the trophy back to South America? Can France keep hold of their crown?
Will we see a new name etched onto the famous trophy? So many questions need answering in Qatar.
Let’s Deschamp France
As for our tip, our money is going on Deschamps’ France to come out on top again.
Their squad has improved and grown since the win in Russia four years ago, and the odds of +700 are just too good to turn down. As for the dark horse, Belgium at +1600 has certainly caught the eye.
Elsewhere, you can get +600 for Brazil to reach yet another final, while England are priced at +450 to be knocked out at the semi-final stage for a second World Cup in a row.
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