It is anybody’s guess who will win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar come November and December.
There are, of course, favorites to win the tournament. Out of Europe, France, Germany and England are always among the favorites. Also, Spain and Portugal always have strong sides. Cristiano Ronaldo is playing in perhaps his last World Cup with Portugal. Expect a big tournament out of the Manchester United star.
Same goes for Lionel Messi in Argentina. The little maestro has Argentina humming after winning the nation’s first international trophy since the days of Diego Maradona. La Abiceleste, as well as the other finalists in the 2021 Copa America, Brazil, are the best bets to come out of South America. In fact, the two countries pose perhaps South America’s best chance to win a World Cup since Brazil won in 2002. Although, the 2014 World Cup in Brazil seemed destined for a South American side.
Part of the beauty of the World Cup, however, is the Cinderella runs of smaller soccer nations. Back in 2018, that was clearly Croatia. A nation with a comparable population to Oklahoma defeated England and Argentina before losing to France. In 2014, James Rodriguez inspired Colombia to the quarterfinals, losing to a heavily favored Brazil. Same applies to 2010 with Ghana, which had the backing of a continent before heartbreak in the quarterfinals against Uruguay.
In 2022, that could be a resurgent Denmark, Sadio Mané and Senegal or a young United States squad.
Who will win the 2022 World Cup?
We want to know your predictions for the world’s biggest sporting event. In the comments section below, share YOUR thoughts on the favorite to win and a potential dark horse team to follow in the World Cup.
For those that are curious, Brazil tops the betting odds in June before the World Cup. England, France and Spain follow the Brazilians before Argentina rounds out the top five.
The last time a betting favorite won the World Cup was back in 2010 with Spain. Brazil and Germany were the favorites to win in 2014 and 2018, respectively, and neither reached the final that year. Perhaps a bad omen for Brazil and England?
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Juan
July 7, 2022 at 5:57 am
We will see the so expecting Semi final on September 22nd. in San Pablo. This game will be official, so yellow or red cards will count for the first game of the World Cup. Will both teams make the main stars play against?
Norman
June 22, 2022 at 8:41 am
I hope it will be a country that has never won it but I think it will be one of the usual suspects that takes it home. My money is on Brazil.
Buule Ronald
June 22, 2022 at 8:40 am
History repeats it’s self, I believe in Men in yellow jersey.
Brazil are my favorites always despite the last year’s knockouts.
Brazil this time will make
it up to final with Argentina.
Brazil will win 2022 world cup.
Al Hassan
June 22, 2022 at 2:26 am
Portugal
Kevin
June 20, 2022 at 11:11 am
Brazil will win the 2022 World Cup
Wycliffe situma
June 20, 2022 at 9:43 am
Brazil…go go goooo
Paul Escobar
June 20, 2022 at 2:46 am
Brazil
Mercator
June 19, 2022 at 2:01 pm
Won’t be England because it’s England. Won’t be France since they won last time so history tells us they will go out in the groups. Italians aren’t there. So either Spain, Germany, Brazil or Argentina. Brazil v. Germany final for me and Brazil wins it – they are deep with 2-3 guys at almost every position.
Jack
June 19, 2022 at 1:41 pm
Argentina vs France World Cup Final with Messi winning the World Cup.
Andrew
June 19, 2022 at 7:25 pm
I agree. I love watching Argentina when they are in good form and they are.
MarkB
June 19, 2022 at 10:53 am
Whoever scores more than their opponents in every match they play?
Byngster
June 19, 2022 at 10:27 am
Canada 🇨🇦 will surprise everyone and bring home the World Cup and all it’s glory!!
Andrew
June 19, 2022 at 7:27 pm
You mean their hockey team?
Russ Coleman
June 20, 2022 at 6:13 am
LOL They just may
Daniel alves
September 27, 2022 at 9:50 am
Fine line between dreaming and delusion.
Shiyang
June 19, 2022 at 4:20 am
World Cup 2022 is for Argentina 🏆
Rankhai
June 19, 2022 at 10:34 am
Brazil for sure.God is with u #Brazil
Andrew
June 19, 2022 at 7:27 pm
Brazil or Argentina.
Murumba
June 20, 2022 at 9:42 am
This time Brazil must suprise the entire world. South America will win the trophy
Leo
June 19, 2022 at 12:07 am
Not England
Michael Wheeler
June 18, 2022 at 9:13 pm
Germany
Gregnnmmm
June 18, 2022 at 8:52 pm
Brazil duh
Shidu
June 19, 2022 at 5:12 am
England
Yy
August 10, 2022 at 7:58 am
Brazil for sure… I bet for Brazil, it is winning fifa 2022
Crisao
September 15, 2022 at 11:40 am
Can you tell more about winning fifa 2022 please?
Cuz Fifa got it right in 2018, hit even the eliminated ones, like Brazil for example. You who played or saw it somewhere?