News - World Cup

England 16/1 for World Cup

It’s still early days but England are currently sixth favourites to win the 2010 World Cup ahead of Sunday's draw, according to Bet365....
World Cup | 23 Nov 2007

Australia hot favourites for World Cup if South Africa drops out

South Africa is set to host the FIFA World Cup in 2010 but with five stadiums to be built, financial problems and construction not yet started...
World Cup | 04 Oct 2006

Italy victory a good result for most bookies

Bookmakers reported decent profits following the Azzurri victory in the World Cup final, despite a large number of favourites winning the...
World Cup | 10 Jul 2006

Hosts departure cheers bookies

Germany's 2-0 extra time loss to Italy in the World Cup semi-finals was good news for the bookies as the hosts were the best backed of the...
World Cup | 05 Jul 2006

Bookies breath a sigh of relief as Brazil and England exit

Bookmakers across the world cheered the departures of Brazil and England at the quarter final stages; hosts Germany are the 2.75 (7/4) favourites...
World Cup | 02 Jul 2006

WC: Brazil remain favourites after 56 games

The group stages and the first knock-out round of the World Cup are now behind us, and after 56 games, and only eight remaining, Brazil...
World Cup | 29 Jun 2006

A summary of England’s progress so far – a more optimistic approach

Many have criticised England for their performances in the group-stage, and although they are right to do so, the nature of the attacks...
World Cup | 22 Jun 2006