
World Cup 2022 Winner Odds: Examining the prices of the last eight countries

32 countries have been shredded down to the final eight who will now do battle in the World Cup Quarter Finals across an action-packed Friday and Saturday.
Here at BettingOdds, we’ve taken a closer look at the odds of each of the eight remaining nations bidding to win the famous golden trophy…
World Cup Winner Odds - Outright Winner
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Brazil
Favourites since before the first ball was even kicked, Brazil are now priced at just 7/4 to win the World Cup for the first time in 20 years.
Brazil finished top of their group, despite a minor slip-up against Cameroon, and have since swatted aside the last-16 challenge of South Korea, who they thrashed 4-1. In truth, it could have been a lot worse for the Asian side.
Blessed with a star-studded array of players in all positions - especially in attack - Brazil now face a difficult-to-beat and experienced Croatia, who have lost just once since Euro 2020. Friday’s game will be the sternest test of Brazil’s trophy credentials yet.
Should they progress, Brazil could well set up a titanic semi-final against fierce rivals Argentina, whom themselves must first negotiate their way past the Netherlands.
France
Holders France will have no desire to relinquish their trophy as they bid to become the first back-to-back victors since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.
Now a best-priced 9/2 (SBK) in the betting, France brushed aside a shock defeat to Tunisia to comprehensively dismantle Poland 3-1 in the last-16 which saw Kylian Mbappe blast in a brilliant brace to assert his dominance at the top of the Golden Boot Odds, for which he’s now odds-on.
Standing in France’s way of a semi-final spot is old foes England. It really is a mouth-watering match-up and one that promises to deliver on the grandest stage. It’s just a shame that one of these two great teams will have to exit in the last-eight.
The winner will face either Portugal or Morocco in the last-four.
Argentina
Argentina got absolutely pelted from all angles following that shock defeat to Saudi Arabia. The result saw bookmakers lose faith in their outright credentials as the 2021 Copa America champs drifted from 5/1 to 12/1.
Fortunately for the country and its passionate fanbase, this team is made of sterner stuff than previous years. Lionel Messi and co bounced back to win the group after beating Mexico and Poland, then overcame Australia in the last-16, which has seen their odds come into 6/1 with numerous bookmakers.
Meanwhile, bet365 have boosted Argentina from 6/1 to a best-priced 7/1.
An intriguing rematch of the 2014 semi-final awaits on Friday against the Netherlands. Argentina edged that encounter on penalties and now, eight years later, they are the odds-on favourites to progress.
England
Next up we have England at 6/1 with most bookies, although bet365 have enhanced their price to 7/1.
Not only are England the tournament’s joint top scorers (12 goals), but they haven’t conceded since their opening game.
The Three Lions crushed Iran 6-2, swept aside Wales and Senegal (Both 3-0), and were held to a goalless drew by the USA.
However, any external grumblings about the calibre of their opponents won’t be muttered ahead of their next match when they face defending champions France, and that in-form menace Mbappe.
Win this and England will seriously fancy their chances of ending 56 years of hurt...
Portugal
Priced at 16/1 ahead of their last-16 win over Switzerland, Portugal are the big movers in the betting.
After spanking the sorry Swiss 6-1, the 2016 European champs have been shredded to 6/1 to win the World Cup for the first time, although William Hill have boosted them from 13/2 to 15/2.
Boss Fernando Santos made a huge call in dropping Cristiano Ronaldo for Goncalo Ramos, which proved to be an absolute masterstroke as the 21-year-old fired in a stunning hat-trick, which catapulted him into the Golden Boot conversation at 25/1 with Betfred, who you can score £60 in bonuses with if place a first bet of £10 when signing up (T&Cs apply).
Portugal's squad boasts multiple high-profile Premier League stars and there's a growing feeling that this is their time. But first they must negotiate their way past surprise quarter-finalists Morocco who not only overcame Spain on penalties, but beat Belgium en route to topping their group.
Netherlands
For all their marvelous World Cup history, the Dutch have yet to get their mitts on the trophy. Three times they’ve finished as runner-up - most recently in 2010 - while they also have a third-place finish from eight years ago too.
With veteran manager Louis van Gaal at the helm, Netherlands have been quietly going about their business; beating Senegal, Qatar and the USA, and drawing with Ecuador.
- Cody Gakpo boosted to 25/1 to win the Golden Boot with bet365.
Last-eight opponents Argentina should be, by some distance, their toughest opponent to date. Bookmakers don’t particularly fancy their chances, reflected in their 16/1 odds in the outright winner market.
Yet, with a neat blend of experience and youth overseen by tactical guru Van Gaal, you'd be silly to rule out the Dutch.
Croatia
Never, ever, underestimate Croatia, who are out at 33/1 with most bookmakers, and 47/1 with SBK.
Finalists four years ago in Russia, Croatia have since won a Nations League group containing France and Denmark, and now have another World Cup semi-final in their sights.
Teams struggle to beat this Croatia side, who have only experienced one defeat in 20 matches since losing in extra-time to Spain at Euro 2020. They boast plenty of experience, although there are concerns over their lack of firepower.
Attempting to overcome Brazil will be a daunting task, but one Croatia will relish.
Morocco
In just under 400 minutes of World Cup football in Qatar, Morocco have conceded one goal; keeping clean sheets against Spain, Belgium and Croatia.
That is some record and credit to the remarkable job manager Walid Regragui is doing - a reminder that he only took over in August!
Portugal will be the favourites to venture through to the semi-finals, but given their form and confidence, Morocco will fear absolutely no one.
49/1 outsiders to win the tournament, Morocco have the tools to not only frustrate Portugal's attacking stars, but cause them problems at the back through the magic and panache of Ziyech, Boufal, and Hakimi.