the best UK football betting sites<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n Group A: Qatar (Host), Netherlands, Senegal, Ecuador\n <\/h3>\n \n\n \n The first group sees the tournament hosts themselves making their World Cup debut, as well as three-time World Cup finalists, the Netherlands<\/strong>. There\u2019s everything still to play for, with the Netherlands and Ecuador tied on four points and Senegal on three. While the Dutch face a weak Qatari side and are expected to progress, Senegal face Ecuador in a sort of decider match as the winner will progress. A draw will see Ecuador through on goal difference.<\/p>\n\n\n Group B: England, United States, Wales, Iran\n <\/h3>\n \n\n \n Statistically speaking, Group B is the hardest, having the highest average World Ranking compared to the other groups. Any team in group 2 could progress depending on the circumstances. Wales are bottom but a high-scoring win could see them progress – this is highly unlikely as England will surely prevent that. The winner between Iran and USA will also go through, while Iran will progress with a draw.<\/p>\n\n
\n Group C: Argentina, Mexico, Poland, Saudi Arabia\n <\/h3>\n \n\n \n Group C includes one of the competition favourites in Argentina,<\/strong> as well as tough opponents in Mexico and Poland. The upset of the tournament put a damper on Argentina\u2019s hopes, but a great win against Mexico put them back on track. Anyone could progress if they win. As Argentina play against Poland and Saudi Arabia face Mexico, a Saudi Arabia win would be a huge shock after a lacklustre 2018 campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n Group D: France, Denmark, Australia, Tunisia\n <\/h3>\n \n\n \n The first group with two teams in the top 10 of the FIFA World Rankings<\/strong>, Denmark have been underwhelming while France have shed the World Cup winner curse, already progressing to the knockout round. Second place is anyone\u2019s game with the winner Australia vs Denmark being the most likely to finish second.<\/p>\n\n\n Group E: Spain, Germany, Japan, Costa Rica\n <\/h3>\n \n\n \n Considered \u2018The Group of Death\u2019<\/strong>, Group E features two world champions<\/strong>, arguably one of Asia\u2019s best national teams and Costa Rica, who are no strangers to a \u2018Group of Death\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n Round 1 was full of surprises. Spain battered Costa Rica 7-0 and Japan beat Germany 2-1. Spain then drew to Germany and Costa Rica redeemed themselves by beating Japan. Every team needs a win to secure their spot in the knockout. Germany have the biggest task ahead of them against Costa Rica, while a draw will see Spain qualify.<\/p>\n\n
\n Group F: Belgium, Croatia, Morocco, Canada\n <\/h3>\n \n\n \n Another group set to be dominated by the European nations, featuring the last World Cup\u2019s semi-finalist and finalists, this will be a tough group. A huge final round in Group F as table toppers Croatia on four points face Belgium, who have three points. The winner of this match will definitely qualify, with the other likely finish third after a strong Morocco side. The latter face the already eliminated Canada and a win will send them to the knockout rounds for the second time in their history.<\/p>\n\n
\n Group G: Brazil, Switzerland, Serbia, Cameroon\n <\/h3>\n \n\n \n Featuring the tournament favourites Brazil, it\u2019s another race for second place with Brazil set to qualify. It\u2019s anyone\u2019s guess for the other three teams, all with a chance of progressing.<\/p>\n\n
\n We were bang on the money on this one. With Brazil already having qualified Switzerland, Serbia and Cameroon could all go through with a win, and some favourable results. Could Samuel Eto\u2019o\u2019s crazy prediction come to fruition?<\/p>\n\n
\n Group H: Portugal, Uruguay, Ghana, South Korea\n <\/h3>\n \n\n \n Possibly Cristiano Ronaldo\u2019s last World Cup<\/strong>, Portugal has the best odds to qualify from the group. Every team is still in with a chance. The winner between Ghana and Uruguay will most likely go through, but if South Korea beat Portugal, they\u2019ll have a real fighting chance.<\/p>\n\nWorld Cup Non-Qualifiers<\/h2>\n \n\n \n The World Cup qualification matches<\/strong><\/a> ended after 865 games played across six continents and 206 countries.<\/strong> As alway,s there were a number of notable teams missing out.<\/p>\n\n\n The standout European teams who failed to qualify for the 2022 tournament include Italy,<\/strong> who failed to enter consecutive tournaments for the first time ever, as well as 2018 World Cup quarter finalists Sweden<\/strong> and Russia<\/strong>. In addition, Erling Haaland <\/strong>will also miss out due to Norway<\/strong> finishing third in their qualifying group.<\/p>\n\n\n In South America, Peru<\/strong> bowed out in the playoffs against Australia, while Columbia<\/strong> and Chile<\/strong> missed out on the playoff spot altogether, meaning only four South American teams will be competing this year.<\/p>\n\n\n Other notable exclusions include Africa Cup of Nations<\/a> <\/strong>finalists Egypt,<\/strong> who routinely struggle to qualify. Nigeria<\/strong> have also failed to qualify after getting through the last six out of seven editions, with Algeria <\/strong>and Ivory Coast<\/strong> also failing to make the cut.<\/p>\n\nWorld Cup 2022 Golden Boot Winner Odds<\/h2>\n \n\n\n
Player (Country)<\/th> Odds<\/th> Bookmaker<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 (France)<\/td> 5\/2<\/a><\/strong><\/td> Unibet<\/td><\/tr> Lionel Messi (Argentina)<\/td> 9\/1<\/a><\/strong><\/td> Unibet<\/td><\/tr> Richarlison (Brazil)<\/td> 11\/1<\/a><\/strong><\/td> Betway<\/td><\/tr> \u00c1lvaro Morata (Spain)<\/td> 20\/1<\/a><\/strong><\/td> bet365<\/td><\/tr> Cody Gakpo (The Netherlands)<\/td> 20\/1<\/a><\/strong><\/td> Bet UK<\/td><\/tr> Ferran Torres (Spain)<\/td> 31\/1<\/a><\/strong><\/td> SBK<\/td><\/tr> Olivier Giroud (France)<\/td> 33\/1<\/a><\/strong><\/td> bet365<\/td><\/tr> Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)<\/td> 33\/1<\/td> Paddy Power<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n The Golden Boot award<\/strong> is given to the player who manages to score the most goals during the World Cup tournament<\/strong>. In the last few World Cups, the award has been won by Harry Kane<\/strong> (2018 – 6 goals), James Rodriguez<\/strong> (2014 – 6 goals), Thomas Muller<\/strong> (2010 – 5 goals),