betting in play<\/a>, can offer up some opportunities for punters to make real time decisions based on what is happening on the pitch right there and then. The best thing about this is that bettors have a lot more information about the event after it has started then beforehand. This can really help with making a fully informed betting decision. One example of this is if a holding midfielder picks up an early yellow card and you think it wont be long before he gets another meaning that he gets himself sent off.<\/p>\nListen To What The Experts Have To Say<\/h3>\n There will be a great deal of coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, online, on TV and in the press. A lot of this will be the opinions of experts and ex pros who have spent their whole life working in the game and know it inside out. Some of these might have even played in a World Cup or more. These guys have a vast amount of knowledge so it is definitely worth listening to what they have to say. They should be confident about who they are tipping to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy or at least reach the Qatar World Cup final.<\/p>\n
Football World Cup Tournament Structure<\/h2>\n Running from the 21st<\/sup> of November through the December the 18th<\/sup> and comprising of 64 games, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be the first ever World Cup to take place with many of the viewers tuning in to have their Christmas trees up instead of their barbecues roaring. Either way, it\u2019s sure to provide a great deal of drama and a lot of action. Here are your key dates<\/p>\n\nGroup A (Doha\/Al Khor\/Al Rayyan):<\/strong> Qatar (hosts), Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands<\/li>\nGroup B (Doha\/Al Khor\/Al Rayyan):<\/strong> England, Iran, USA, Wales<\/li>\nGroup C (Doha\/Lusail\/Al Rayyan):<\/strong> Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland<\/li>\nGroup D (Doha\/Al Wakrah\/Al Rayyan): <\/strong>France, Australia, Denmark, Tunisia<\/li>\nGroup E (Doha\/Al Khor\/Al Rayyan): <\/strong>Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan<\/li>\nGroup F (Doha\/Al Khor\/Al Rayyan): <\/strong>Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Croatia<\/li>\nGroup G (Doha\/Al Wakrah\/Lusail):<\/strong> Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon<\/li>\nGroup H (Doha\/Al Wakrah\/Lusail\/Al Rayyan):<\/strong> Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, South Korea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe top two in each group will progress to the next round.<\/p>\n
Round Of 16<\/h3>\nSaturday 3 December<\/h3>\n 1: 1A vs 2B (18:00, Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan)<\/p>\n
2: 1C vs 2D (22:00, Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan)<\/p>\n
Sunday 4 December<\/h3>\n 3: 1D vs 2C (18:00, Al Thumama Stadium, Doha)<\/p>\n
4: 1B vs 2A (22:00, Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor)<\/p>\n
Monday 5 December<\/h3>\n 5: 1E vs 2F (18:00, Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah)<\/p>\n
6: 1G vs 2H (22:00, Stadium 974, Doha)<\/p>\n
Tuesday 6 December<\/h3>\n 7: 1F vs 2 E (18:00, Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan)<\/p>\n
8: 1H vs 2G (22:00, Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail)<\/p>\n
Rest days on 7 and 8 December<\/p>\n
Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\n Friday 9 December<\/p>\n
QF1: Winner 5 vs Winner 6 (18:00, Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan)<\/p>\n
QF2: Winner 1 vs Winner 2 (22:00, Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail)<\/p>\n
Saturday 10 December<\/p>\n
QF3: Winner 7 vs Winner 8 (18:00, Al Thumama Stadium, Doha)<\/p>\n
QF4: Winner 3 vs Winner 4 (22:00, Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor)<\/p>\n
Rest days on 11 and 12 December<\/p>\n
Semi-Finals<\/h3>\n Tuesday 13 December<\/p>\n
SF1: Winner QF2 vs Winner QF1 (22:00, Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail)<\/p>\n
Wednesday 14 December<\/p>\n
SF2: Winner QF4 vs Winner QF3 (22:00, Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor)<\/p>\n
Rest days on 15, 16 December<\/p>\n
Third Place Playoff<\/h3>\n Saturday 17 December<\/p>\n
Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2 (18:00, Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan)<\/p>\n
Qatar World Cup Final<\/h3>\n Sunday 18 December<\/p>\n
Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 (18:00, Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail)<\/p>\n
Previous FIFA World Cup winners<\/h2>\n\n
\n\n\nYear<\/strong><\/td>\nHosts<\/strong><\/td>\nWinner<\/strong><\/td>\nRunner up<\/strong><\/td>\nScore<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n2022<\/td>\n Qatar<\/td>\n Argentina<\/td>\n France<\/td>\n 3-3 (AET), 4-2 pens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n2018<\/td>\n Russia<\/td>\n France<\/td>\n Croatia<\/td>\n 4-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n2014<\/td>\n Brazil<\/td>\n Germany<\/td>\n Argentina<\/td>\n 1-0 (AET)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n2010<\/td>\n South Africa<\/td>\n Spain<\/td>\n Netherlands<\/td>\n 1-0 (AET)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n2006<\/td>\n Germany<\/td>\n Italy<\/td>\n France<\/td>\n 1-1 (AET), 5-3 pens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n2002<\/td>\n South Korea\/Japan<\/td>\n Brazil<\/td>\n Germany<\/td>\n 2-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n1998<\/td>\n France<\/td>\n France<\/td>\n Brazil<\/td>\n 3-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n1994<\/td>\n United States<\/td>\n Brazil<\/td>\n Italy<\/td>\n 0-0 (AET), 3-2 pens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n1990<\/td>\n Italy<\/td>\n West Germany<\/td>\n Argentina<\/td>\n 1-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n1986<\/td>\n Mexico<\/td>\n Argentina<\/td>\n West Germany<\/td>\n 3-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n1982<\/td>\n Spain<\/td>\n Italy<\/td>\n Germany<\/td>\n 3-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n1978<\/td>\n Argentina<\/td>\n Argentina<\/td>\n Netherlands<\/td>\n (AET)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n1974<\/td>\n West Germany<\/td>\n Brazil<\/td>\n Netherlands<\/td>\n 2-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n1970<\/td>\n Spain<\/td>\n Brazil<\/td>\n Italy<\/td>\n 4-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n1966<\/td>\n England<\/td>\n England<\/td>\n West Germany<\/td>\n 4-2 (AET)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n1962<\/td>\n Chile<\/td>\n Brazil<\/td>\n Czech Republic<\/td>\n 3-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n1958<\/td>\n Sweden<\/td>\n Brazil<\/td>\n Sweden<\/td>\n 5-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n1954<\/td>\n Switzerland<\/td>\n West Germany<\/td>\n Hungary<\/td>\n 3-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n1950<\/td>\n Brazil<\/td>\n Uruguay<\/td>\n Brazil<\/td>\n 2-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n1938<\/td>\n France<\/td>\n Italy<\/td>\n Hungary<\/td>\n 4-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n1934<\/td>\n Italy<\/td>\n Italy<\/td>\n Czech Republic<\/td>\n 2-1 (AET)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n1930<\/td>\n Uruguay<\/td>\n Uruguay<\/td>\n Argentina<\/td>\n 4-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\nSummary<\/h2>\n While this may be a unique World Cup, due to it interrupting the regular domestic season, being played in the winter and taking place for the first time in the Middle East, it is still certain to provide all the drama and memories that the FIFA World Cup typically does. You can add to the excitement further by betting on this global mega event and if you choose to do so then we hope and trust that this online World Cup betting guide has given you all the tools you need to make a success of it. By now, you should have a clear idea of what type of bets you might want to lay and where to place them as well as a history of this fantastic celebration of the beautiful game.<\/p>\n
FIFA World Cup 2022 Betting FAQs<\/h2>\n\n \n
Which Country Will Host The FIFA World Cup In 2022?<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n
World Cup 2022 will be held in Qatar and it will be the first ever Football World Cup to be held in the winter. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n \n
What Are The Odds On England To Win The World Cup 2022?<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n
England have a best odds price of 7\/1 to win the FIFA World Cup in 2022 which you can get at Betfred among other world cup bookies.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n \n
When Do The World Cup Football Betting Markets Open?<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n
They already have and you can bet right now on numerous markets such as who the winning team will be and which player will out score all of the others.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n \n
Who Is The Favourite To Win World Cup 2022?<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n
As is normally the case, Brazil have been installed as the pre-tournament favourites to lift the World Cup football trophy, however it has been 20 years since a team not from Europe won the football World Cup.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n \n
Where Will The Next World Cup being held? <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n
The next FIFA World Cup will be held in 2026 and will jointly hosted by Canada, the United States of America and Mexico.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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