England World Cup Odds 2022

Mention the World Cup alongside England, and the year 1966 quickly springs to mind. Because this is the year that England won the tournament for the first and only time to date, something that they will look to change in 2022. With this England squad now gaining more and more experience, there is every chance of outright success in Qatar. In this article, we will analyse their chances and look at the odds of England winning World Cup 2022.

At this time, the Three Lions are second-favourites behind Brazil. While in addition to this, we will also weigh up the England World Cup odds for topping the group, Round of 16 qualification and any special bets that may be of interest to football fans before the tournament. Of course, the best place to start is by looking at our list of recommended World Cup bookmakers.

Odds on England winning World Cup 2022

When looking at the odds on England winning World Cup 2022, most bookmakers currently have them positioned as second-favourites at 6.50 (11/2). Although they struggled in the Nations League recently, it is a price that can be highly justified. Because after reaching the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and the final of last year’s European Championships, many feel that 2022 will be the year in which the England squad finally peaks on the international stage.

However, it is also fair to say that they will not have it all their own way. A bet on England to win the World Cup may prove popular, but current favourites Brazil and holders France must also be considered. With Brazil making light work of their South American qualifying section, they will arrive at the tournament with plenty of momentum. They, and a Kylian Mbappe-led French outfit, will be ready to stand in the way of any English success in Qatar.

England’s potential path to the final

When looking at England World Cup betting tips, another aspect to consider will be their potential route to the final. If they manage to qualify from Group B, their path will go either one of two ways.

Win Group B:

⏩ If England wins Group B, it is likely that one of Senegal, Ecuador or even Qatar will await them as runners-up of Group A in the Round of 16. Should this hurdle be cleared, it could mean a meeting with France in the quarterfinals, a tie that may considerably alter the chances of winning the tournament. However, should they get the better of Didier Deschamps’s men, things would then get slightly easier with potentially Belgium or Portugal in the semis.

If progress is continued, odds on England winning the World Cup will only shorten further and with a potential final with Brazil, then lying in wait, winning the tournament may only be 90 more minutes away. Of course, it is not only Brazil who may be finalists, and with either Spain or Germany potentially in the opposite half of the draw, one of these two former winners could also act as a major opponent.

Qualify as Second:

⏩ If this proves to be the case, a difficult meeting with the Netherlands will likely await them in the Round of 16. Should the Dutch be brushed aside, it is likely to clash with Argentina in the last eight and with Lionel Messi potentially lurking around the corner, any bet on England to win the World Cup may be misplaced. Of course, if Argentina can be defeated in this alternative path, more South American opposition may have to be conquered, and this is where Brazil could appear earlier than perhaps first hoped for.

There is no doubt that this would be the tougher of the two paths, and if somehow England got to the final after finishing second in Group B, a match with old foes France would be the most likely end to the tournament. Then again, it is not only Didier Deschamps’ men who could serve as fellow adverseries in the World Cup final predictions. Both Belgium and Portugal are also likely to be on this path.

Alternative England World Cup betting markets

Although the odds on England winning the World Cup are of most interest, there are plenty of special markets available before and after the tournament begins. With that in mind, we are now going to take a look at the most popular.

England Group Winner Odds

Although the odds on England to win the World Cup are rather tempting, there is arguably a much safer bet you can place and one that will be resolved before the final in December. Because with England now 1.33 (1/3) at World Cup Group betting, it is fair to say that the bookmakers are confident that Gareth Southgate will lead his players to the Round of 16 and, in doing so, most likely avoid the Netherlands at the same time.

England to Qualify odds

If backing England to win Group B can be considered a safe move, then backing them to finish first or second is even safer. Because at odds of 1.05 (1/20) for them to advance, it will need a disaster in Qatar for this not to happen. A disaster that sees England at odds of 11.00 (10/1) to not qualify for the Round of 16 and at this price, the bookmakers will be confident that they advance out of the group stage.

Player to Start the First Match Odds

This is always one of the most interesting markets, and although manager Gareth Southgate has his favourites, there is still plenty of time for a player to break into the starting eleven. Especially if Jarrod Bowen can continue his impressive form for West Ham and after being handed his debut in the summer of this year, he will now look to start against Iran on November 21st. Obviously, the squad's starting 11 will always affect the World Cup 2022 winner predictions. 

England Golden Boot Odds

When it comes to England World Cup betting, a large focus will be on how Harry Kane performs. After winning the World Cup Golden Boot in 2018, the Tottenham forward is currently the favourite to repeat this achievement in Qatar. While if it is not Kane who wins the Golden Boot for England, then the Manchester City pair of Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden, at odds of 26.00 (25/1) and 34.00 (33/1) respectively, could also be considered smart suggestions; especially for those looking to place an each-way bet.

England World Cup Elimination Odds

Although the odds on England winning the World Cup look rather tempting at present, there are other ways to potentially make some money, courtesy of backing the round of elimination. This means if they are to fall short in Qatar, it could well be the quarterfinals against France where it comes to an end, and at odds of 2.88 (3.88/1), this is a bet that should also be worth your consideration. Note that some World Cup betting offers will give you your money back in case England gets eliminated early. 

Previous World Cup performances

For those looking to bet on England to win the World Cup, you may want to ignore their previous history in the competition. They are always considered one of the top teams in world football but have only conquered the globe once. Then again, for those who tend not to look to the past when it comes to England World Cup betting, the immediate future looks rather bright, and with the players that manager Gareth Southgate can call upon, 2022 may once again be their year.

Year	Host	Elimination Round
2018	Russia	4th Place
2014	Brazil	Group Stage
2010	South Africa	Round of 16
2006	Germany	Quarter-Finals
2002	Japan/South Korea	Quarter-Finals
1998	France	Round of 16
1994	USA	Did Not Qualify
1990	Italy	4th Place
1986	Mexico	Quarter-Finals
1982	Spain	2nd Group Stage
1978	Argentina	Did Not Qualify
1974	West Germany	Did Not Qualify
1970	Mexico	Quarter-Finals
1966	England	Champions
1962	Chile	Quarter-Finals
1958	Sweden	Group Stage
1954	Switzerland	Quarter-Finals
1950	Brazil	Group Stage
1938	France	Did Not Enter
1934	Italy	Did Not Enter
1930	Uruguay	Did Not Enter

How to live stream England in the 2022 World Cup

For those who are looking to live stream the World Cup, the major betting sites will unfortunately not be making any streams available. Even though illegal streaming websites may offer what you need, they come with a large amount of risk attached. Risk that can come in the shape of harmful or even malicious software being secretly installed by your device. That means that 90 minutes of football joy may cause hours of technological or even financial pain. However, there will be some independent sites that will be live streaming the event.

Are the England World Cup Odds Worth It?

Although placing a bet on England to win the World Cup is rather tempting, you are arguably better off looking elsewhere. With France potentially acting as opponents in the quarterfinals, this may well be the end of the road for Gareth Southgate’s men. While even if they do get the better of the French and the England World Cup odds shorten, Brazil is likely to be waiting for them in the final, and when it comes to a meeting between the two, backing the South American nation seems more of a sensible move. For more info on how to bet on the World Cup, click here.