Bookies Cut Odds On England`s 2018 Bid

Bookies Cut Odds On England Winning 2018 World Cup Bid After Fifa Reports

Bookmaker Coral has cut the odds on England winning the contest to host the 2018 World Cup to 11-8 (from 6-4), following FIFA’s evaluation reports on the bidding nations. Russia remains favourites at 10-11, with Portugal and Spain next at 6-1. Belgium and Holland’s combined bid is the 33-1 outsider.

“FIFA’s report raised concerns about all four bids, but after recent setbacks to England’s campaign, the comments relating to their bid have to be regarded as largely positive, and therefore a boost to the chances of World Cup 2018 taking place here,” said Coral’s David Stevens.

2018 World Cup Host Nation

• 10-11 (from 5-6) Russia
• 11-8 (from 6-4) England
• 6-1 Portugal/Spain
• 33-1 Belgium/Netherlands