How to prepare for FIFA World Cup 2022

The FIFA World Cup returns to our screens on 20^th October when the biggest sporting show on earth arrives in the Arab World for the first time. Qatar plays host to what will be a historic renewal featuring several firsts as well as one noticeable last. World Cup 2022 will be the first time Qatar has qualified and the only time the play hasn’t been during the summer months of June and July. It will, however, be the last time the lineup consists of 32 teams. That number will grow to 48 when the USA, Mexico and Canada jointly host World Cup 2026.

The leading online sportsbooks are already offering odds on multiple eye-catching markets. Those include the outright winner of the trophy, group winner betting, to reach the final, stage of elimination, name of  the finalists, player of the tournament, young player, top goalscorer and many more. There’s a market designed to appeal to even the fussiest of football bettor and we’re confident you’ll find something you can work with. The World Cup will be a remarkable occasion and you can add an extra edge by placing a bet on the outcome. But which team is going to win it?

Brazil has the bookies backing

That remains to be seen, but we can take some hints, tips and clues from the bookies who have already shown their hand. Traders are hot on the chances of Brazil coming out on top to beat their own record. The Samba Boys are determined to cement themselves as the sport’s most successful national team.

They do have the players, experience and coaching staff to challenge, but with Brazil not lifting the cup aloft for more than two decades – five World Cups – some followers would prefer to have their cash on a team in better form. England, France and Argentina have attracted a fair share of attention already. We expect more interest between now and the big kick off at the Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor when the hosts play Ecuador.

Before rushing out to place your hard-earned cash on a betting market that will hold your attention, hopefully until the final on 18^th December – yes, people will be watching the World Cup final a week before Christmas – it’s vital that you know the facts. That’s why football writers and experts are there to help.

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