Racing Post - World Cup 2022 - November 17, 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

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

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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

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Germany falling short in two key positions

Be aware of Boot confusion

Portugal schemer for a starring role

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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

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Opening clash crucial if hoststs are to makema a noise

Youthful La Tri may be foundnd wantinwanting up front

Opening clash crucial if hoststs are to makema a noise

Lions of Teranga built on strong foundations

Youthful La Tri may be foundnd wantinwanting up front

Draw has been kind to improving Oranje squad

Lions of Teranga built on strong foundations

Three Lions must adopt bolder approachpp at finals

Draw has been kind to improving Oranje squad

Well-drilled defence will be vital to last-16 chances

Lack of a cutting edge could hamper US hopes

Well-drilled defence will be vital to last-16 chances

Dragons will need Bale’s supportingpo t g castca to fire

Well-drilled defence will be vital to last-16 chances

Lack of a cutting edge could hamper US hopes

Gamble on Albiceleste looks to be well placed

No lack of preparation but Saudis up against it

Gamble on Albiceleste looks to be well placed

Huge support may again sufferr lastlast-16 hheartache

No lack of preparation but Saudis up against it

Poles pinning all their hopes on Lewandowski

Huge support may again sufferr lastlast-16 hheartache

Talent is undeniable but temperament a concern

Poles pinning all their hopes on Lewandowski

Limited Socceroos side may sink without trace

Defiant Danes won’t fear anyone yone they encountere

Limited Socceroos side may sink without trace

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

England ready to dominate

Dutch can lead home Lions

Glaring vulnerabilities temper title enthusiasm

Los Ticos making up the numbers in fierce group

Glaring vulnerabilities temper title enthusiasm

Flick has Germans back on the right pathpa again

Los Ticos making up the numbers in fierce group

Blue Samurai unlikely to stun section’s big two

Flick has Germans back on the right pathpa again

Golden generation’s last chance to deliver glory

Blue Samurai unlikely to stun section’s big two

Flick has Germans back on the right pathpa again

Canucks in at the deep end bacback oon gglobalob stage

Off-field upheaval leaves questions to be answered

Canucks in at the deep end bacback oon gglobalob stage

Resilient Croats remain dangerousge ous customersusto

Off-field upheaval leaves questions to be answered

Selecao must again cope with lofty expectations

Impressive Eagles could be flying under the radar

Selecao must again cope with lofty expectations

Rivals would be wise not to underestimate Swiss

Impressive Eagles could be flying under the radar

Nothing too fearsome about Indomitable Lions

Rivals would be wise not to underestimate Swiss

Cautious tactics holding back a talented bunch

Nothing too fearsome about Indomitable Lions

Cohesion may be an issue for new-look Black Stars

Cautious tactics holding back a talented bunch

Balanced Uruguay poised for another bold showing

Cohesion may be an issue for new-look Black Stars

Cautious tactics holding back a talented bunch

Taeguk Warriors already fighting a losing battle

Balanced Uruguay poised for another bold showing

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

How to back all 32 teamss at the World Cu up

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

GUIDE TO THE GROUNDS

Hosts Qatar aiming to be more South Korea than South Africa

Hosts Qatar aiming to be more South Korea than South Africa

Hosts Qatar aiming to be more South Korea than South Africa

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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?

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CHRIS WOOD

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