2022 FIFA World Cup Previews, Predictions and Betting Tips
The FIFA World Cup is the men's international football world championship which is the biggest sporting event on the planet. The tournament is contested every four years and involves 32 football nations who have earned qualification (including hosts, who qualify automatically).
The football World Cup is the most widely viewed sporting event in the world with the cumulative audience exceeding the Olympic Games. It is estimated that more than one billion fans tuned in to watch the 2014 World Cup final alone.
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2022 FIFA World Cup FAQ
Where is the 2022 FIFA World Cup being played?
The 2022 tournament will be the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup and will take place in Qatar. They were awarded hosting rights by FIFA after winning the bidding against the USA, Australia, South Korea and Japan. It will be the first World Cup to be held in the Arab world and the first in a Muslim-majority country.
How many teams are playing at the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
There will be 32 teams playing at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The 2022 World Cup will be the last to involve 32 teams before the tournament increases to 48 teams for the 2026 World Cup.
Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
When is the 2022 FIFA World Cup being played?
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is being played from 21 November - 18 December 2022. Due to the extreme heat in Qatar during summer and safety concerns regarding players and supporters, the 2022 World Cup was scheduled to be played in winter.
When does the 2022 FIFA World Cup start?
The 2022 FIFA World Cup starts on 21 November 2022, with the final set to take place on 18 December.
When is the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final?
The 2022 FIFA World Cup Final is set to take place on 18 December 2022.
Who has won the most FIFA World Cup titles?
Brazil have won the most FIFA World Cup titles with five World Cup titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 & 2002). Germany and Italy have each won four FIFA World Cups. Argentina, France and Uruguay have won two titles with England and Spain winning one World Cup each.
Who won the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
France won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, beating Croatia 4-2 in the final on 15 July in Moscow, Russia. France's goals came through a Mario Mandzukic own goal, Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe. Croatia's goals were scored by Ivan Perisic and Mario Mandzukic.
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FIFA World Cup Results
Get the latest FIFA World Cup results to get ahead of the bookmakers for the upcoming matches. The 2022 FIFA World Cup betting odds will fluctuate until kick off for each match so getting in early is essential for finding value.
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FIFA World Cup Bet of the Day
We will select our best bet during the 2022 FIFA World Cup as our bet of the day. Our bet of the day could come from football markets including full time result, over 2.5 goals, BTTS, handicap or player markets including first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer.
What happened at the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was a tremendous success in Russia with France defeating Croatia 4-2 in a thrilling final. There were plenty of upsets in Russia, defending champions Germany crashing out in the group stage and 2010 winners Spain eliminated in the last 16 by hosts Russia.
Croatia stunned the world with a shock run to the final with Player of the Tournament Luka Modrić leading the way. England and Belgium impressed by reaching the semi-finals, but ultimately Didier Deschamps' France stole the show.
The tournament will be remembered for the rise of French winger Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe became the youngest player to score in a World Cup final since Brazilian icon Pelé when he netted against Croatia at just 19 years of age.
Who are the favourites to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
Brazil are the favourites to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Bookmakers have a number of teams close behind including Germany, France, Spain, England, Argentina and Belgium.
What are the latest odds for the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
We have all the latest 2022 FIFA World Cup betting odds including 2022 FIFA World Cup Winner.
2022 FIFA World Cup Betting Odds
Check the 2022 FIFA World Cup betting odds regularly in the years and months leading up to the tournament to find value in the betting markets. The main market is 2022 World Cup Winner with more markets announced closer to the start of the tournament including Group Winners, Finish Bottom of the Group and To Reach the 2022 World Cup Final.
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualification
All 211 FIFA member associations are eligible to enter qualification for the 2022 World Cup. Qatar qualify automatically as hosts. For the first time after the initial two World Cups 1930 and 1934, the tournament will be hosted by a country whose national team has never played in the competition.
The same allocation as 2006 has been kept for the 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 World Cups and is as follows, with the qualifying draw taking place in July 2019:
- CAF (Africa): 5
- AFC (Asia): 4.5 (not including host nation)
- UEFA (Europe): 13
- CONCACAF (North and Central America and Caribbean): 3.5
- OFC (Oceania): 0.5
- CONMEBOL (South America): 4.5
FIFA World Cup Winners and Runners-up & Hosts
| Year | Winner | Runners-up | Hosts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | tba | tba | United States, Canada and Mexico. |
| 2022 | tba | tba | Qatar |
| 2018 | France | Croatia | Russia |
| 2014 | Germany | Argentina | Brazil |
| 2010 | Spain | Netherlands | South Africa |
| 2006 | Italy | France | Germany |
| 2002 | Brazil | Germany | South Korea & Japan |
| 1998 | France | Brazil | France |
| 1994 | Brazil | Italy | United States |
| 1990 | West Germany | Argentina | Italy |
| 1986 | Argentina | West Germany | Mexico |
| 1982 | Italy | West Germany | Spain |
| 1978 | Argentina | Netherlands | Argentina |
| 1974 | West Germany | Netherlands | West Germany |
| 1970 | Brazil | Italy | Mexico |
| 1966 | England | West Germany | England |
| 1962 | Brazil | Czechoslovakia | Chile |
| 1958 | Brazil | Sweden | Sweden |
| 1954 | West Germany | Hungary | Switzerland |
| 1950 | Uruguay | Brazil | Brazil |
| 1938 | Italy | Hungary | France |
| 1934 | Italy | Czechoslovakia | Italy |
| 1930 | Uruguay | Argentina | Uruguay |
FIFA World Cup History
FIFA, world football's governing body, launched the World Cup after being inspired by the success of the Olympics' football tournament. The inaugural World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930, and has been held every four years bar 1942 and 1946 when it was not organised due to World War II.
FIFA World Ranking (at 20 February 2020)
| Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1765 | |
| 2 | 1733 | |
| 3 | 1712 | |
| 4 | 1661 | |
| 5 | 1645 | |
| 6 | 1642 | |
| 7 | 1639 | |
| 8 | 1636 | |
| 9 | 1623 | |
| 10 | 1622 | |
| 11 | 1621 | |
| 12 | 1608 | |
| 13 | 1607 | |
| 14 | 1604 | |
| 15 | 1602 | |
| 16 | 1598 | |
| 17 | 1579 | |
| 17 | 1579 | |
| 19 | 1559 | |
| 20 | 1555 | |
| 21 | 1544 | |
| 22 | 1542 | |
| 23 | 1540 | |
| 24 | 1537 | |
| 25 | 1517 | |
| 26 | 1507 | |
| 27 | 1506 | |
| 28 | 1500 | |
| 29 | 1494 | |
| 29 | 1494 | |
| 31 | 1493 | |
| 32 | 1490 | |
| 33 | 1489 | |
| 34 | 1486 | |
| 35 | 1482 | |
| 36 | 1476 | |
| 37 | 1475 | |
| 38 | 1470 | |
| 39 | 1465 | |
| 40 | 1464 | |
| 41 | 1461 | |
| 42 | 1457 | |
| 43 | 1456 | |
| 44 | 1451 | |
| 45 | 1446 | |
| 46 | 1439 | |
| 46 | 1439 | |
| 48 | 1437 | |
| 49 | 1430 | |
| 50 | 1422 | |
| 51 | 1420 | |
| 52 | 1416 | |
| 53 | 1413 | |
| 54 | 1409 | |
| 55 | 1396 | |
| 56 | 1389 | |
| 56 | 1389 | |
| 58 | 1386 | |
| 59 | 1381 | |
| 59 | 1381 | |
| 61 | 1378 | |
| 62 | 1377 | |
| 63 | 1368 | |
| 64 | 1365 | |
| 64 | 1365 | |
| 66 | 1356 | |
| 67 | 1351 | |
| 68 | 1347 | |
| 69 | 1346 | |
| 70 | 1344 | |
| 71 | 1334 | |
| 71 | 1334 | |
| 73 | 1332 | |
| 74 | 1328 | |
| 75 | 1324 | |
| 76 | 1323 | |
| 77 | 1321 | |
| 78 | 1318 | |
| 79 | 1314 | |
| 80 | 1313 | |
| 81 | 1304 | |
| 82 | 1303 | |
| 83 | 1297 | |
| 84 | 1295 | |
| 85 | 1289 | |
| 86 | 1285 | |
| 87 | 1280 | |
| 88 | 1279 | |
| 89 | 1269 | |
| 89 | 1269 | |
| 91 | 1267 | |
| 91 | 1267 | |
| 93 | 1260 | |
| 94 | 1258 | |
| 95 | 1251 | |
| 96 | 1240 | |
| 97 | 1238 | |
| 98 | 1236 | |
| 99 | 1225 | |
| 100 | 1223 |
