We offer Outright World Cup Futures Odds on all 32 nations competing in Qatar. But who will go all the way? France are among the favourites, having lifted the trophy in 2018. They have some outstanding players, including Kylian Mbappé, Karim Benzema and Paul Pogba. However, recent history suggests that it is difficult to win back-to-back World Cups.
| Year |
Winner |
Score |
Runner-Up |
| 2018 |
France |
4-2 |
Croatia |
| 2014 |
Germany |
1-0 (AET) |
Argentina |
| 2010 |
Spain |
1-0 (AET) |
Netherlands |
| 2006 |
Italy |
1-1 (5-3 pens) |
France |
| 2002 |
Brazil |
2-0 |
Germany |
The World Cup Futures Betting also suggests that England have a strong chance. The Three Lions were semi-finalists in 2018 and reached the final of Euro 2020, but can they go one step further? With Harry Kane, Phil Foden and Declan Rice at his disposal, Gareth Southgate certainly has the talent to challenge.
As ever, Brazil are another nation well fancied in the World Cup Futures Betting. Tite’s side breezed through qualifying, finishing top of the standings and scoring 40 goals. The Seleção are the most successful country in World Cup history, with five wins. Can they make it six in 2022?
| Nation |
Number of wins |
Most Recent Win |
| Brazil |
5 |
2002 |
| Germany |
4 |
2014 |
| Italy |
4 |
2006 |
| Argentina |
2 |
1986 |
| France |
2 |
2018 |
| Uruguay |
2 |
1950 |
You can never write off Germany at the World Cup. It is a new era for Die Mannschaft under Hansi Flick, who took over from Joachim Löw. They adapted quickly, though, and after becoming the first team to qualify, they shot towards the top of the World Cup Futures Betting market.
According to the World Cup Outright Futures Odds, Spain are also among the contenders. The 2010 champions have many young stars within their ranks, including Barcelona duo Pedri and Gavi. Luis Enrique will hope he can build on a semi-final appearance at Euro 2020.
Lionel Messi’s Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, Belgium and the Netherlands sit just below the favourites in the betting. Meanwhile, Euro 2020’s surprise package Denmark’s odds are quite long, despite being the second nation to secure qualification.