Five bets that should be placed on the World Cup knockout stages

Japan defeated Spain in the World Cup group stage. The technology used in this game was not perfect. Brazil are 11/2 favourites to win the Jules Rimet Trophy on December 18th. France are considered worthy alternatives after their 1-0 defeat to Tunisia. Les Bleus have the ideal last-16 tie in Poland. France could face England, Spain, Brazil or Argentina in knockout rounds. Poland were poor in their defeat against Argentina. They only needed to beat Saudi Arabia to advance to round two. It would be a surprise if Poland upset France.

The World Cup knockout stages begin on Saturday. Japan defeated Spain on Thursday evening. Brazil are favourites to lift the Jules Rimet Trophy on December 18th. France are 11/2 to beat Argentina in the last 16. Didier Deschamps has rested his team for the game against Tunisia. Les Bleus have an ideal last-16 tie in Poland. Poland were poor in their defeat to Argentina and were only required to overcome Saudi Arabia to advance to round two. There is interest in who will win the Golden Boot. The winner will be announced on the 18 December. It would be a surprise if Poland upset France.