World Cup Odds
The World Cup is undoubtedly the pinnacle of international football, and the most coveted award that any country could ever claim. The final of the competition, which rolls around every four years, is the world's most watched sporting event and one of the most heavily football bet on fixtures by punters worldwide.
When is the 2022 World Cup?
FIFA have confirmed that the first group games at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will kick off on Monday 21 November 2022, and the competition will run right through to the date of the final on Sunday 18 December.
The round-of-16 phase commences on Saturday 3 December with games until Tuesday 6 December, while the quarter-final dates have been penned in for Friday 9 December & Saturday 10 December. The semi-finals will be held on Tuesday 13 & Wednesday 14 December, while the all-important date for the final has been confirmed for Sunday 18 December, which is also the date for the third-place play-off.
The draw for European Qualification has been made and you can see the group odds at our dedicated page. European qualification will get underway in March 2021, with 13 European nations qualifying for the finals in Qatar.
Group A: Portugal, Serbia, Republic of Ireland, Luxembourg, Azerbaijan
Group B: Spain, Sweden, Greece, Georgia, Kosovo
Group C: Italy, Switzerland, Northern Ireland, Bulgaria, Lithuania
Group D: France, Ukraine, Finland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kazakhstan
Group E: Belgium, Wales, Czech Republic, Belarus, Estonia
Group F: Denmark, Austria, Scotland, Israel, Faroe Islands, Moldova
Group G: Netherlands, Turkey, Norway, Montenegro, Latvia, Gibraltar
Group H: Croatia, Slovakia, Russia, Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta
Group I: England, Poland, Hungary, Albania, Andorra, San Marino
Group J: Germany, Romania, Iceland, North Macedonia, Armenia, Liechtenstein
BettingOdds.com is the best place to find the World Cup odds and betting markets, so be sure to check us out ahead of the tournament in 2022 kicking off for all the best football tips!
Frequently asked questions on World Cup betting markets:
Who has won the World Cup the most times?
Brazil are the most successful country in World Cup history, lifting the trophy a hugely impressive five times, but the South American's haven't tasted glory since their last triumph in 2002. Italy follow closely behind having won it four times, with their last win coming back in 06 after beating France in an iconic final dominated by Zinedine Zidane and that infamous headbutt. Germany also have four titles to their name, while Argentina, France and Uruguay have won it twice.
- 5 - Brazil - 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002
- 4 - Italy - 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006
- 4 - Germany - 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014
- 2 - Argentina - 1978, 1986
- 2 - France - 1998, 2018
- 2 - Uruguay - 1930, 1950
- 1 - England - 1966
- 1 - Spain - 2010
Which teams have won the most games at the World Cup finals?
- Brazil
- Italy
- Germany
What teams have scored the most goals in the 2020 World Cup Qualifying?
When assessing the latest World Cup odds, it's important to have an understanding of which teams performed well throughout qualifying so you give yourself the best possible chance of winning. Below, we've listed the teams that have scored the most goals during World Cup qualifying to help you when selecting teams to back for and against.
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