The FIFA World Cup 2018 starts on Thursday 14th June. 32 countries head to Russia to compete for the biggest prize in international football. So the world waits to watch the show unfold! See our betting preview…

World Cup 2018: Who will win?

Brazil go into the tournament narrow favourites at 5.00 with bet365, followed closely by Germany at 5.50 and Spain at 7.50.

Many bettors may be tempted to back Messi to finally go all the way with Argentina at 10.00 as this is surely his last chance to win silverware for his country.

Whilst others may fancy Euro 2016 winners, Portugal, who are well priced at 23.00. Though there are doubts they will be able to replicate the tournament-winning form that saw them win just once in regular time in the knockout stages in France 2 years ago.

Russia 2018: Best Betting Offers

The bet365 ‘Penalty Payback’ offer is back for the 2018 World Cup with Win & Each-Way Outright bets being refunded on teams that are eliminated on penalties. The firm are also extending their ‘Bore Draw Money Back’ concession to goalscorer markets.

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bet365’s Steve Freeth said:

“Four teams were knocked out on penalties and we had eleven 0-0 draws in the 2014 World Cup, including the final, which saw us refund a combined total of £17m. It’s fair to say they are popular offers.”

World Cup 2018 Penalty Payback

How it works:

1. Place a bet on the To Win Outright market for World Cup 2018.
2. If any team you back is eliminated on penalties, bet365 will refund your losing bet.

Significant Terms and Conditions:

• This offer is only available to new and eligible customers.
• This offer is available on Win and Each Way bets on the World Cup 2018 To Win Outright market until the final kicks off at 16:00 UK Time on Sunday 15th July.
• This offer will not apply where a stake has been fully Cashed Out. Where a stake has been partially Cashed Out only the remaining active stake will be refunded.
• If a qualifying bet is edited using our Edit Bet feature prior to kick-off and the team you back is eliminated on penalties, only the new stake will be refunded. Where a bet has been edited to include or amend a selection for an event that is In-Play, the offer will no longer apply.

Full Terms and Conditions apply.

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World Cup 2018 Early Payout Offer

How it works:

1. Place a pre-match single bet on the Full Time Result market for any World Cup 2018 match.
2. If the team you back to win goes 2 goals ahead at any stage during normal time, bet365 will settle your bet early as a winner regardless of the final result.

Significant Terms and Conditions:

• This offer is only available to new and eligible customers.
• This offer applies to pre-match single bets on the Full Time Result market for any World Cup 2018 match, up to and including the final on Sunday 15th July.
• This offer will not apply where a stake has been fully Cashed Out. Where a stake has been partially Cashed Out and your team goes two goals ahead, the bet will be settled on the remaining active stake.
• If a qualifying bet is edited using our Edit Bet feature prior to kick-off and your team goes two goals ahead, the bet will be settled on the new stake. Where a bet has been edited to include or amend a selection for an event that is In-Play, the offer will no longer apply.

Full Terms and Conditions apply.

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World Cup 2018 Bore Draw Money Back

How it works:

1. Place a pre-match bet on any First Goalscorer, Last Goalscorer, Anytime Goalscorer, Correct Score, Half-Time/Full-Time or Scorecast market for any World Cup 2018 match.
2. If the game finishes 0-0, bet365 will refund all losing bets on these markets.

Significant Terms and Conditions:

• This offer is only available to new and eligible customers.
• This offer is available pre-match on every game during World Cup 2018 for First Goalscorer, Last Goalscorer, Anytime Goalscorer, Half Time/Full Time, all Correct Score and all Scorecast markets. If the game finishes 0-0, we will refund your stake if the bet loses.
• This offer will not apply where a stake has been fully Cashed Out. Where a stake has been partially Cashed Out, and the match finishes 0-0, only the remaining active stake will be refunded.
• If a qualifying bet is edited using our Edit Bet feature prior to kick-off and the match finishes 0-0, only the new stake will be refunded. Where a bet has been edited to include or amend a selection for an event that is In-Play, the offer will no longer apply.

Full Terms and Conditions apply.

* All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change.