USA Odds to Win World Cup 2022 in Qatar: Just How Far Can They Go?

With USA’s World Cup group now finalized, we take a look at their chances at glory in Qatar and the current World Cup betting odds.

Outside of the United States, soccer (known as football everywhere else) is the most popular sport globally.

According to the University of Virginia, soccer is the fourth-most popular sport by participation. It trails only behind football, baseball, and basketball.

However, many would agree that every four years, soccer’s popularity somewhat changes.

Why is this? Well, every four years, we get the World Cup.

I have fond memories of being in high school and watching some of the matches throughout the day. Sometimes, quite early in the morning. While it is a global event, the sport’s popularity increases infinite-fold when this happens.

The next tournament – the 22nd World Cup – will take place between November 21 and December 18, 2022, in Qatar. This marks the first ever World Cup to be held in an Arab country, and the first ever World Cup to take place during winter.

The United States is in Group B. Here, we will take a look at the overall odds the United States has to win the tournament and advance, players to watch, and more.

USA Odds to Win World Cup 2022

Current Odds to win World Cup Group B (at FanDuel Sportsbook):

Country	Odds to Win Group B
England	-240
Wales	+490
USA	+700
Iran	+1300

For the most part, odds for World Cup-related futures bets are pretty similar, as the tournament isn’t until November. However, for this, we will use odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.

At FanDuel Sportsbook, there are 35 countries listed.

Brazil is listed as the favorite to win at +500. At the other end, the United Arab Emirates has the longest odds at a jaw-dropping +100000. Yes, that is 100,000.

The United States ranks somewhere in the middle but is +11000 to win the tournament, still long odds. No, not the United Arab Emirates long, but still quite long. To put it in perspective, 14 other countries have better odds, and four countries, including the United States, are +11000.

Listed in Group B, the United States are +700 to win the group. England is listed as the current favorite at -490.

The evidence is strong: The United States winning the World Cup would be quite a surprise.

USA Players to Watch in World Cup 2022

Now that we’ve investigated the USA Odds to Win World Cup 2022, let’s dive deeper into the squad.

One of the best parts of the World Cup is that we get to see the very best players from each respective country suit up and play. However, this can also be where new stars are born.

Here, we will look at three players to watch for as we head into the prestigious tournament.

Weston McKennie, Midfielder

Playing for Juventus, the 23-year-old central midfielder is plenty of fun to watch with his exciting and fun style of play.

When asked to leave his feet and make some headers or some other kind of fantastic shot, McKennie is the guy you will want to have on your side. McKennie is the best player in the United States and will be an absolute force in the World Cup.

Christian Pulisic, Forward

Also 23 years of age, Pulisic plays for Chelsea in England and definitely has the name recognition here in the United States.

Pulisic has the distinct honor of being the only American male player to win the UEFA Champions League and is a bonafide scorer. During the World Cup qualifying, Pulisic scored five goals, including three against Panama.

Gio Reyna, Forward

Reyna, 19, currently plays in Germany for Borussia Dortmund. If the Reyna name sounds familiar to you, it’s because he is the son of USMNT Claudio Reyna.

We haven’t seen much of the 19-year-old prospect due to injuries such as a hamstring. But, if he is healthy and ready to go, he could be the dark horse that helps lead the United States deeper into the World Cup.

USA World Cup History

The first World Cup was played in Uruguay in 1930, and looking ahead to 2026, the United States will be a co-host for the tournament.

With nearly 100 years of history, how has the United States performed each time the World Cup occurred?

• 1930 – Lost in semi-finals, finished 3rd.
• 1934 – Lost in the Round of 16, finished 16th.
• 1938 – Withdrew
• 1942 – No World Cup due to World War II
• 1946 – No World Cup due to World War II
• 1950 – Lost in the Group stage, finished 10th
• 1954 – Did not qualify
• 1958 – Did not qualify
• 1962 – Didn’t qualify
• 1966 – Did not qualify
• 1970 – Did not qualify
• 1974 – Didn’t qualify
• 1978 – Did not qualify
• 1982 – Did not qualify
• 1986 – Didn’t qualify
• 1990 – Knocked out in the group stage, finished 23rd.
• 1994 – Lost in the Round of 16, finished 14th.
• 1998 – Knocked out in the group stage, finished 32nd.
• 2002 – Lost in the quarter-finals, finished 8th
• 2006 – Knocked out in the group stage, finished 25th
• 2010 – Lost in the Round of 16, finished 12th
• 2014 – Lost in the Round of 16, finished 15th
• 2018 – Did not qualify
• 2022 – Have qualified

World Cup vs. NFL Super Bowl

Each year, football fans (both hardcore and casual) get together for the Super Bowl every February. They either go to some kind of party, order takeout to hang out at home, go to the game itself, go to a restaurant—you get it, they do something. This is a massive event.

While this is a massive event in the United States, as far as the rest of the world goes, it’s not that big of a deal viewership-wise. This is because the Super Bowl is primarily an American event.

According to NFL.com, the 2022 Super Bowl between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals drew 208 million total viewers.

However, for the World Cup and soccer/football in general, this has massive worldwide appeal.

These Numbers May Stun You…

According to FIFA, the World Cup 2018, overall, drew 3.572 billion total viewers. While that accounts for all of the games, the final alone between France and Croatia drew more than 1.1 billion viewers. The average live audience was 517 million.

Needless to say, the World Cup is a massive deal when it comes along. The Super Bowl is primarily a United States event and happens yearly, whereas the World Cup has that worldwide appeal and happens only every four years, making it special.

How Do You Think The World Cup Plays Out?

With Brazil atop the odds, this is the first team we will look to. However, though the country is loaded with players, Brazil has not won a World Cup since 2002.

As for the United States, it would be somewhat of a miracle for them to win. USA Odds to Win World Cup 2022 (+11000) speaks for itself. That is not where I’d place my money. Odds of +700 to win Group B though, that could be an outsider shout!

Some countries of interest include England (+650) and Spain (+800). England has plenty of experienced players, and Spain has Sergio Busquet on their side. Spain saw success at Euro 2021, and now, they could be the ones who hold up the trophy at the end.