Feb 04 2009
Betting on World Cup 2018
The British bookmakers have priced up betting on who will host the 2018 World Cup.
According to William Hill bookmakers, the World Cup in 2018 is likely to be hosted by England, William Hill’s red hot favourites.
England Favorites to host first Tournament in 22 Years
England can be backed at 11/8 with William Hill to be picked to host the World Cup. The rotation policy used by FIFA means that it will more than likely be held in Europe. As England have narrowly missed out on the 2006 World Cup which was eventually held in Germany, it is thought that England are capable of landing the World Cup.
Australia might be an interesting choice
There are joint second favourites, a joint bid from Portugal and Spain and a bid from Australia. Portugal and Spain looks a real possibility with the country likely to be held in Europe.
How about Australia’s possible bid? It would be a bit like when USA landed the World Cup in 2004. Punters can back both bids at 4/1 with William Hill.
Mexico set to host yet another World Cup
Other possible hosts that are prominent in the betting include Russia, who are 6/1 with William Hill and Mexico who are matched at 16/1 with William Hill.
Mexico hosted the World Cup in both 1970 and 1986 so they don’t look too likely, but Russia could be a good outside bet.
Here is a full list of proposition bets offered by William Hill on World Cup 2018 Host:
England 11/8
Australia 4/1
Spain/Portugal 4/1
Russia 6/1
Holland/Belgium 14/1
Mexico 16/1
USA 20/1
Japan 20/1
Qatar 33/1
Indonesia 50/1
Punters who enjoy betting long-shots can place their money on the absolute underdogs, Indonesia, matched at 50/1.
