France Tops World Cup Odds, Favored After 5‑0 Sweep

Caesars Sports vice president Craig Mucklow said on Wednesday night that France, with a 5‑0 record and 14‑2 goal difference, continues to dominate the futures market. The French side is the most popular team, with the betting public backing Kylian Mbappé and his teammates.

France's path to the quarter‑finals has included two straight knockout‑stage shutouts—3‑0 over Sweden in the round of 32 and 1‑0 over Paraguay in the round of 16—drawing some of the highest wagering volumes so far. Mucklow noted that France is the best result for bettors, followed by Argentina, Norway, and Spain. The quarter‑finals begin Thursday at 4 p.m. ET with France facing the winner of the 1‑ṁ0 match against Paraguay, while Spain will play Belgium Friday at 3 p.m. ET. djcc.club