Racing Post - World Cup 2022 - 17 Nov 2022
A Dutch of class can light up World Cup like no other
Welcome to the Racing Post’s 2022 World Cup betting guide
Best bets
Who will lift the trophy? by Mark Langdon
Tournament specials by Joe Casey...................................
Player of the Tournament
by James Milton
Denmark........................................
Cameroon......................................
Saudi Arabia .................................
E to H..............................................
Serbia.............................................
Croatia ...........................................
Morocco.........................................
Canada...........................................
Japan .............................................
Germany........................................
World Cup 2022 Jury.................
Iran ..................................................
Mexico............................................
Tunisia............................................
Spain ...............................................
Costa Rica ......................................
James Milton................................
Kevin Pullein............................
How to back all 32 teams
A to D..............................................
Uruguay.........................................
Ghana..............................................
Portugal.........................................
Switzerland...................................
Brazil ..............................................
Didi Hamann................................
Top scorer by Dan Childs..........
Pat Nevin........................................
Qatar ...............................................
Ecuador...........................................
Netherlands...................................
England..........................................
USA.................................................
Argentina ......................................
Poland.............................................
France ............................................
Behind Enemy Lines...............
Simon Giles..............................
Guide to the grounds............
South Korea..................................
Senegal..........................................
Wales..............................................
Australia ........................................
Belgium .........................................
by Patrick Madden
Which team looks to be the best dark horse?
Who will be voted as the player of the tournament?
Who will win the World Cup?
Who will finish as the top goalscorer?
Where is the value in the group-stage match markets?
Will a winter tournament be better or worse?
How good of a job is Gareth Southgate doing?
Give us your best group bet
Messi to finally get hands on the one trophy that has eluded him
Best bets
Germany falling short in two key positions
Southgate has to let Three Lions s out of their cag ge
Argentina’s little maestro can lead from the front
Best bets
Be aware of Boot confusion
Portugal schemer for a starring role
Best bets
Primed in Qatar
Neymar to be Samba Stars’ creator-in-chief
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Revitalised Rashford ready for big return
Previous form goes out of the window at major tournaments ... but to triumph England must also throw caution out of it
Best bets
Opening clash crucial if hoststs are to makema a noise
Youthful La Tri may be foundnd wantinwanting up front
Lions of Teranga built on strong foundations
Draw has been kind to improving Oranje squad
Three Lions must adopt bolder approachpp at finals
Well-drilled defence will be vital to last-16 chances
Lack of a cutting edge could hamper US hopes
Dragons will need Bale’s supportingpo t g castca to fire
Gamble on Albiceleste looks to be well placed
No lack of preparation but Saudis up against it
Huge support may again sufferr lastlast-16 hheartache
Poles pinning all their hopes on Lewandowski
Talent is undeniable but temperament a concern
Limited Socceroos side may sink without trace
Defiant Danes won’t fear anyone yone they encountere
History likely to repeat itself for Carthage Eagles
Few problems for favourites
Dutch can lead home Lions
Section value lies with Danes
England ready to dominate
Glaring vulnerabilities temper title enthusiasm
Los Ticos making up the numbers in fierce group
Flick has Germans back on the right pathpa again
Blue Samurai unlikely to stun section’s big two
Golden generation’s last chance to deliver glory
Canucks in at the deep end bacback oon gglobalob stage
Off-field upheaval leaves questions to be answered
Resilient Croats remain dangerousge ous customersusto
Selecao must again cope with lofty expectations
Impressive Eagles could be flying under the radar
Rivals would be wise not to underestimate Swiss
Nothing too fearsome about Indomitable Lions
Cautious tactics holding back a talented bunch
Cohesion may be an issue for new-look Black Stars
Balanced Uruguay poised for another bold showing
Taeguk Warriors already fighting a losing battle
Eagles may soar into last 16
European duo can progress
Germans could edge La Roja
Top spot beckons for Uruguay
How to back all 32 teamss at the World Cu up
GUIDE TO THE GROUNDS
Hosts Qatar aiming to be more South Korea than South Africa
5 APPEALING BETS FOR THE WORLD CUP GROUP STAGE
The Think Tank
Underdogs have a history of having their day at finals
Debutants will hope to make the most of home advantage
Qualifying results have no bearing on major tournaments
There is a tendency to overreact to strong early performances
Expect to see a moderated version of referees at finals
Who are the potential dark horses in Qatar?
Who o will win the Wor ld Cup?
And who will be the player of the tournament?
Which of the favourites are you happy to take on?
Who will finish as top goalscorer?
SAM KINGSTON
GERRY MARKEY
BRADLEY THROUP
CHARLIE WALKER
EMMET O’KEEFE
CHRIS PENDER
STEVE FREETH
CHRIS WOOD
Give us a match bet in the group stage
How will England get on?
What’s your best bet in Groups A-D?
What’s your best bet in any World Cup market?
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