France is the defending World Cup champion and is expected to be favored to lift the trophy. However, they did not perform well in Copa America where they lost to Hungary in the Group Stage. Despite this, they have a talented squad. Raphael Varane and Jules Kounde are expected to partner up in central defense, while Paul Pogba has always been one of the best players for the French national side. Meanwhile, Adrien Rabiot is expected to start over Aurelien Tchouameni.
France and Brazil are the bookmakers' favorites to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, but France has had an inconsistent season. Despite being the defending champion, France was defeated by Switzerland on penalties during EURO 2020. France has a 5/1 chance of winning the World Cup in 2022.
France has a strong roster and a strong tradition of winning the World Cup. They have five titles since 1930 and have been runners-up twice. However, they haven't won the World Cup since 2002. France's chances have improved considerably following the recent international window. With their top-notch talent, they should be the favorites this year. Just beware of betting on a team that hasn't won the World Cup in decades.
Besides France and Argentina, two other teams have good chances of lifting the trophy. South American champions Argentina are 7/1 favorites. However, they will face Poland and Mexico in Group C, which will be tough tests for the hosts. Another team to watch out for is Spain. While it is a young squad, they are already showing impressive signs as their national coach Luis Enrique has recruited plenty of young and talented players.
France is one of the most experienced teams in the World Cup, with a recent semi-final run. France has made the final in four previous major tournaments. It has the most talent, but its draw in Group D isn't ideal. It's likely to lose to a European team if it doesn't win the World Cup. However, it's a difficult tournament for any nation, so there is still room for the French to surprise the world.
Belgium has plenty of young talent, but they failed to reach the World Cup final last year. Despite their talented squad, Belgium won't be at its peak in 2022. Group F also features established sides like Croatia and an upstart team, Canada. Belgium's +1200 World Cup odds are surprisingly low given the talent in its squad.
The tournament is scheduled for November in Qatar. It normally takes place in the summer, but the timing of the event is tricky. The World Cup will be held from November 20 through December 18, depending on weather conditions. The world's biggest soccer event is expected to pause the European football calendar for almost five months. If you're planning to place a bet on the 2022 World Cup, be prepared to pay close attention to the World Cup betting odds 2022.