World Cup

France came out on top of a tournament that was packed with thrills and surprises. (Image: CBS Sports)

From Russia with Love: A Look Back at the Super-Thrilling 2018 World Cup

If the 2018 World Cup wasn’t the best soccer/football tournament of all time, it was awfully close. From stunning upsets to epic comebacks, tragic meltdowns to Cinderella runs, Russia 2018 had viewers — and bettors — repeatedly on the edge of their seats. Let’s take a look back at what […]

Gareth Bale had an incredible bicycle kick goal that led Real Madrid to the UEFA Champions League title. (Image: Getty)

GOOOOOOOAAAAAAL! Top 5 Soccer Scores in 2018 (VIDEO)

The year in soccer held many great goals, and several of them helped decide matches all around the world. There were incredible scoring feats in the Premier League, the World Cup in Russia, and smaller stages as well. Some of the goals that were scored seemed to defy physics. In […]

Gregg Berhalter has been named the next manager of the United States men’s national soccer team. (Image: Getty)

Gregg Berhalter Named as Manager for US Men’s National Soccer Team

After a process that took over a year to complete, Gregg Berhalter has officially been named the new manager of the United States men’s national soccer team. ESPN reported Saturday that Berhalter had agreed to a contract that would make him the head coach of the national team through the […]

The Reggae Girlz from Jamaica advance to the World Cup for the first time (Image: Getty)

‘Reggae Girlz’ Lead Jamaica Women’s Team to First World Cup Berth

USA defeated Canada to win the CONCACAF Women’s Championship in Frisco, Texas, but the third-place match on Wednesday had significant consequences. Led by Bunny Shaw, Jamaica’s women’s national football team, nicknamed the “Reggae Girlz,” defeated Panama 4-2 in a shootout to secure their first-ever World Cup invitation. With the victory […]

France won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, defeating Croatia 4-2 in the final. (Image: Witters Sport/USA Today Sports)

Analysis: $155 Billion Bet on 2018 FIFA World Cup

As the biggest sporting event in the world, the FIFA World Cup draws not only the largest global audience but also the most betting of any competition. And thanks to data technology, FIFA now says they have the numbers to prove just how big a betting spectacle Russia 2018 turned […]

France celebrates winning the 2018 World Cup, and is the favorite to defend in 2022. (Image: Getty)

France Favored to Defend Title at 2022 World Cup

France will be defending its championship at the 2022 World Cup championship in Qatar, and will be the favorite with at least one sportsbook. Bovada released its odds for the next global soccer competition, and put France at 5/1 to win its third title. Brazil is next at 7/1, with […]

Luca Modric of Croatia won the Golden Ball award for the outstanding player of the World Cup. (Image: AFP)

Losers of World Cup Don’t Go Home Empty Handed

Though England, Belgium, and Croatia didn’t win the World Cup, members of those teams took home post-tournament awards. If bettors took England’s Harry Kane, Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois, and Croatia’s Luka Modric, they were handsomely rewarded, as all were longshots to win the honors they did. Kane won the Golden Boot […]

France celebrates after defeating Croatia 4-2 in the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, winning the country’s second world championship. (Image: Reuters)

France Earns Second World Cup Title with Wild 4-2 Victory Over Croatia

France captured the second World Cup victory in the nation’s history on Sunday, defeating Croatia 4-2 in a wild game that was a fitting end to a thrilling tournament. France used goals by Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba, and Kylian Mbappe to pull away from the Croatians, who were seeking their […]

France could very well be celebrating a World Cup after their match with Croatia. (Image: AP)

Go Big and/or Go Home With These Final Five World Cup Bets

The end is near and it is time to go out with a bang betting-wise, so we are looking for big payoffs for our Five World Cup Bets. This OG writer is hovering “right about even” with our hypothetical gambling, and we’re going for the big payday in the third-place […]

Samuel Umtiti celebrates after scoring the only goal in France’s 1-0 win over Belgium in their semifinal match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. (Image: AP)

Samuel Umtiti Header Sends France Through to World Cup Final

A header from Samuel Umtiti early in the second half was enough to earn France a 1-0 victory over Belgium, sending them to their third World Cup final. France will look to win the World Cup for the second time in the country’s history, having previously done so in 1998 […]

Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after Belgium’s 2-1 quarterfinal victory over Brazil at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. (Image: Matthias Schrader/AP)

France and Belgium Should Provide Fireworks in World Cup Semifinal

Two sides that have shown no shortage of attacking prowess will meet on Tuesday, as France and Belgium collide in the first World Cup semifinal match. France is coming off of a convincing 2-0 victory over Uruguay, while Belgium is fresh off an impressive 2-1 win against tournament favorite Brazil. […]

Kevin De Bruyne (7) celebrates with teammate Thomas Meunier (15) after scoring the second goal for Belgium in their 2-1 win over Brazil in the 2018 World Cup quarterfinals. (Image: John Sibley/Reuters)

Belgium Bounces Brazil in World Cup Thriller, France Eases Past Uruguay

The final two South American teams in the World Cup were eliminated on Friday, as France and Belgium posted wins to set up a semifinal matchup between the bordering nations. Belgium’s victory will make this the first World Cup in which at least one of Brazil, Germany, or Argentina hasn’t […]

Russia has been the surprise of the World Cup, and will face Croatia in Saturday’s final quarterfinal match. (Image: Peter Powell, EPA-EFE)

Russia, Croatia Take Different Paths to Same World Cup Destination

The soccer teams from Russia and Croatia couldn’t have had different expectations coming into the World Cup. Now the two face each other in the final quarterfinal on Saturday, with an opportunity that many thought neither could achieve. Before the start of play, Russia was a 30/1 pick to win […]