Odds still favor Brazil, while French star Kylian Mbappe stands as the clear favorite to win the Golden Boot. FIFAWorldCup
Brazil will enter the quarterfinals with the same status as it did to begin the event last month – as favorites to win its sixth World Cup in Qatar.
After Lionel Messi’s side stunningly lost its first group game against Saudi Arabia, Argentina has reeled off three consecutive victories and is +600 along with England and Portugal to win the World Cup. The second shortest odds to win it all belong to defending champion France. After opening the tournament at +700, France’s odds have shortened to +400, with Kylian Mbappe’s team showing dominating form in all but a meaningless loss in its final group game.
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