#World Cups

1 - Who will win the World Cup? On home soil, and with a star-studded squad full of pace and power, there is no doubt that France are the team to beat. However, this looks like being one of the most open World Cups ever, with at least six teams capable of going all the way. Bring it on. 2 - Can Ireland break their glass ceiling? Heart says yes,…

Ahead of the World Cup Group B curtain-raiser between England and Iran, Sports Mole looks at some reasons why Iran should be confident about picking up a positive result. Amidst a storm of protests and controversy back home, and following a brave denouncement of the regime by their team captain, Iran World Cup underway against England at the…

Both teams have the chance to win their third World Cup when Argentina and France meet in Sunday's final at Lusail Stadium. Argentina vs France will be played on Sunday 18 December 2022, with kick-off scheduled for: Argentina's shock opening-game defeat to Saudi Arabia now feels like a very long time ago. Lionel Scaloni's men have five wins in five…

Argentina, one of the pre-tournament favorites to win the World Cup, will look to get their campaign back on track when they face familiar foe Mexico Saturday. Lionel Messi and company are coming off of a shocking 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia and now have no more margin for error as they look to position themselves in the top two of Group C ahead of…

IMAGO/Sipa USA England needs to avoid heavy defeat to qualify for the Round of 16 Wales will need to beat England and hope the USA and Iran draw to qualify from Group B If you're looking for the latest World Cup predictions for Wales vs England, then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: All England and Wales fans have been waiting for this…

The reigning World Cup champion begins its title defense at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. France opens its Group D slate against Australia in one of a few matches that are expected to have lopsided scores. Les Bleus are also paired with Denmark and Tunisia in their section, and the two European sides are favored to make it into the knockout…

There were plenty of upsets in the 2022 World Cup, but there is no underdog in the final. Sunday's final is an enticing matchup featuring the defending World Cup champions in France, a team carrying a ton of pressure, and an undeniable narrative in Argentina. It's also even in the betting odds. France arguably has the best player in the game now in…

imago images/Larry MacDougal Anaheim Ducks have gone 4-5-1 over their previous ten and remain bottom of the Pacific Division Edmonton Oilers looking to avoid a third straight defeat If you're looking for the latest Oilers vs Ducks predictions and odds, then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: Action in the Western Conference on Wednesday…

After a unique and in many ways extremely encouraging 2022, the Dutch men's and women's teams can look forward to a testing 2023. For the men, the year begins with a visit to Zimbabwe and South Africa in late March, where they will complete their Super League programme with three matches against the former and two against the Proteas. Their biggest…

Mexico face Poland in the second game of Group C in the World Cup. Here, we take you through all the things you need to know ahead of the match. Mexico v Poland kicks off at 4pm UK time on Tuesday, November 22. The match will be shown live on BBC1. Coverage begins at 3.30pm, half an hour before kick-off. The match will be streamed live on BBC…

IMAGO/Sports Press Photo Spain will top Group E with a victory in their final game Japan will need to match Costa Rica's result to qualify If you're looking for the latest World Cup predictions for Japan vs Spain, then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump To: Spain will bring their Group E campaign to a close on Thursday, as they look to wrap up…

Dec 8 (Reuters) - England play France in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Saturday. When: Saturday, Dec. 10, 2200 local (1900 GMT/1400 ET) Where: Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor Capacity: 68895 Odds (after 90 minutes) England win: 21/10 France win: 7/5 Draw: 21/10 Key stats: * England have scored 12 goals in four games at this year's World Cup - the…

IMAGO/Larry MacDougal, Oliver Bjorkstrand Montreal Canadiens have gone 2-7-1 over previous ten and sit bottom of the Atlantic Division Seattle Kraken come into the game in electric form after winning their last four If you're looking for the latest Kraken vs Canadiens prediction and odds, then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: It has been…

IMAGO/Newspix England top Group B after recording a 6-2 win against Iran USA was held in their opening fixture against Wales If you're looking for the latest World Cup predictions for England vs USA, then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump To: A game that all fans of the USMNT would have been looking forward to when the World Cup draw was made…

With the World Cup being held in the Middle East for the first time, it seems an ideal time to look at the history of teams from the region competing in this year's tournament as well as others from the far east. With the World Cup being held in the Middle East for the first time, it seems an ideal time to look at the history of teams from the…

Unsplash | Gene Devine Boxing Day will see over 70 races staged across the United Kingdom and Ireland Many of the leading Cheltenham Festival contenders will be back in action If you're looking for the latest horse racing picks and odds, then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: Boxing Day is all about horse racing in the United Kingdom and…

IMAGO/Larry MacDougal Calgary Flames looking to bounce back from recent defeat New York Islanders look back on track following victory against the Vancouver Canucks If you're looking for the latest Islanders vs Flames prediction and odds, then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: The New York Islanders continue their busy week in the NHL on…

Current World Cup favourites Brazil will attempt to book their place in the quarter-finals by beating South Korea on Monday evening and at BettingOdds.com we have picked out an eye-catching 17/2 bet builder for the game... Brazil may have suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Cameroon in their last group game, but having fielded effectively his B…

IMAGO/Just Pictures San Jose Sharks have gone 4-4-2 over their last ten games Anaheim Ducks sit bottom of the Pacific Division If you're looking for the latest Sharks vs Ducks prediction and odds, then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: The bottom two teams in the Pacific Division will lock horns on Friday, as the Anaheim Ducks host the San…

imago images/Icon SMI Vegas Golden Knights remain at the top of the Western Conference after winning their last two Pittsburgh Penguins have dropped to sixth in the Metropolitan Division after losing their previous five If you're looking for the latest Penguins vs Golden Knights prediction and odds, then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump…

Good morning, I'm Dan Gartland. Here is a friendly reminder to double-check your lineups for fantasy football championship week. (I started an injured Tony Pollard, because I decided to see a movie instead of watching Thursday Night Football.) We'll be back in your inbox on Tuesday, Jan. 3. In today's SI:AM: If you're reading this on SI.com, you…

IMAGO/Larry MacDougal Tampa Bay Lightning have won their previous four games in the NHL Minnesota Wild have gone 8-2-0 over their previous ten If you're looking for the latest Lightning vs Wild prediction and odds, then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: Two of the in-form sides in the NHL will clash on Wednesday evening, as the Tampa Bay…

A bettor will take his monster parlay into the World Cup Final. France beat Morocco on Wednesday, which means that Daniel Forte's seven champions parlay - with odds of+2145200 - is still alive. If France wins back-to-back World Cups, Forte will turn his $26 parlay into $557770.91. The French face off against Argentina and Lionel Messi on Sunday…

2023 will see a host of major rugby tournaments take place around the world, and chief among them is the tenth edition of the quadrennial Rugby World Cup. In this article, we'll talk you through everything that you need to know about the biggest event in world rugby, from the details about when and where it will be played to the biggest…

The Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo just made history after signing with the Saudi Arabian Pro League club Al-Nassr. The striker has become the highest-paid footballer in history. The new contract will reportedly see him take home around $200 million per year. Manchester United, Ronaldo will be moving to Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh…

The knockout round kicks off with the Dutch facing off against the Stars and Stripes. The Netherlands won Group A with relative ease, while the United States' fate in the World Cup came down to the very last minutes against Iran. Both nations failed to qualify for the World Cup in 2018, with most players lacking experience past the group…

IMAGO/NurPhoto Arsenal remain top of the Premier League standings as we approach the half-way stage Newcastle United have enjoyed an excellent campaign and currently sit in the top four If you're looking for the latest Premier League predictions and odds for Arsenal vs Newcastle, look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: Two of the Premier League's…

England rugby sevens legend Dan Norton talks to Sports Mole to assess his side's chances at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The importance of having match winners in your squad in a sport like rugby sevens cannot be understated. All too often the 14-minute games are decided by a solitary score, making the difference between success and…

The third-place game is still ahead for the defeated semifinalists. Both Croatia and Morocco would rather be gearing up for Sunday's finale but that doesn't mean we won't have an exciting 90 minutes on Saturday - check out our picks for more. Saturday sees the warm-up to the main event as the World Cup third-place game gets underway in Doha. World…

Mexico's hopes of advancing to the knockout round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup are on life support. El Tri earned one point from their first two games in Qatar, and they are now stuck in a must-win situation against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. Mexico's fantastic World Cup record of advancing to the round of 16 in the last seven World Cups is on line…

ARSENAL remain in talks with Shakhtar Donetsk over the transfer of Mykhaylo Mudryk. And his former boss Roberto Di Zerbi - whose Brighton side face Arsenal this weekend - says the Ukraine winger can one day win the Ballon d'Or. Elsewhere, Arsenal have been dealt a transfer blow as Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister prefers a move to…

Good morning, I'm Dan Gartland. Here is a friendly reminder to double-check your lineups for fantasy football championship week. (I started an injured Tony Pollard, because I decided to see a movie instead of watching Thursday Night Football.) We'll be back in your inbox on Tuesday, Jan. 3. In today's SI:AM: If you're reading this on SI.com, you…

Three-time Rugby World Cup winning Black Ferns captain Dame Farah Palmer has been made a companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for 2023. Video / NZ Herald / Photosport Farah Palmer - Dame companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to sport, particularly rugby Reticent at first, Farah Palmer accepted her damehood honour to…

IMAGO/Icon Sportswire Wales was held in their first World Cup fixture since 1958 Iran looking for a morale-boosting result after being demolished by England If you're looking for the latest World Cup predictions for Wales vs Iran, then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: A big game from Group B is the opening World Cup fixture on Friday.…

Nov 2 (Reuters) - Statbox on the Netherlands at the World Cup: FIFA Ranking: 8 Odds: 12-1 The Netherlands have been runners-up at three World Cups, coming close to being crowned world champions but missing out on each occasion. They were ahead against West Germany in the 1974 final in Munich before losing 2-1 and four years later took hosts…

Wales sevens head to San Francisco next month chasing an improbable World Cup dream. But if Gareth Williams and his squad need a reminder that fairytales can happen, they should rewind the clock back nine years. Just as the odds are stacked against Wales in the Golden Gate City, so too were they in Dubai in 2009, when Wales were 80-1 outsiders to…

It was the 1996 World Cup, Rohit Sharma has said, that got him hooked to cricket. He was barely 10 then. By all accounts, it remains the least-talked-of and the most traumatic Cup experience for Indian fans. Vinod Kambli's tears and Eden Gardens in flames had killed those billion dreams that were born after Venkatesh Prasad had shown Aamer Sohail…

Wales continue their Euro 2020 campaign by facing Italy in their final game of Group A. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game at Rome's Stadio Olimpico. You can see all the qualification permutations here, including what happens if Wales lose. Italy v Wales kicks off at 5pm (UK time) on Sunday, June 20. Italy v Wales will be…

Before you bet on the sport of Rugby it is important to know the Rugby Football Union (RFU) is the premier organization governing the sport today, and the demand for legal betting on the RFU from US bettors has risen. The other popular organization, the Rugby Football League, split from the Rugby Football Union in the 1980s over a monetary dispute…

It was the 1996 World Cup, Rohit Sharma has said, that got him hooked to cricket. He was barely 10 then. By all accounts, it remains the least-talked-of and the most traumatic Cup experience for Indian fans. Vinod Kambli's tears and Eden Gardens in flames had killed those billion dreams that were born after Venkatesh Prasad had shown Aamer Sohail…

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known to the world as Pelé and nicknamed by his admirers as O Rei (The King), is hailed by many as the greatest icon of the football world. Many of the numerous records and other achievements that Pelé set in his stellar career of 21 years from 1956 to 1977 remain unbroken to this day. The Brazilian legendary…

France's defence of their crown and Morocco's miraculous run. All to play Lionel Messi in his date with destiny. England may be out but the semi-finals in Qatar promise to thrill. Messi takes Argentina into the final in his last shot at World Cup glory as he bids to cement his legacy as the greatest player ever. But standing in his way are France…

imago images/Larry MacDougal San Jose Sharks have gone 3-5-2 over their last ten Philadelphia Flyers have lost their last two games If you're looking for the latest Flyers vs Sharks prediction and odds, look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: Two sides that will be in desperate need of a return to winning ways will clash in the NHL on Thursday.…

After winning Group H, Portugal face Group G runners-up Switzerland in the last 16 at Qatar 2022. We preview the knockout stage match ahead of kick-off at Lusail Iconic Stadium, with added insight from our football predictions supercomputer. Switzerland are aware they are not favourites against Portugal in the last 16, but they also know that tag…

For many people (myself included), Argentina is the likely winner of this World Cup -- and they begin their 2022 campaign against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. The Argentinians are on an incredible 36-match unbeaten run and will equal Italy's World record 37 in this fixture. They are a confident selection to achieve that record and break it against…

imago images/Larry MacDougal Boston Bruins sit top of the Atlantic Division, but will be looking to bounce back from a recent defeat New Jersey Devils have come 3-6-1 over their previous ten If you're looking for the latest Bruins vs Devils predictions and odds, then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: There will be an interesting game in the…

IMAGO/ZUMA Wire, Richard Washbrooke/News Images Arsenal maintained their advantage at the top of the standings with victory on Boxing Day Brighton remain seventh in the Premier League standings If you're looking for the latest Premier League predictions and odds for Brighton vs Arsenal then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: There will be an…

IMAGO/ZUMA Wire Tottenham Hotspur could drop out of the top four on New Year's Day Aston Villa returned to Premier League action with defeat against Liverpool If you're looking for the latest Premier League predictions and odds for Tottenham vs Aston Villa, look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: Two sides looking to get back on track in the…