- With 48 teams and a brutal knockout path, just four nations will reach the semifinals — making a deep run a major accomplishment.
- Spain is the favorite at +115, followed by France (+125) and England (+170); the top seven (Spain, France, England, Argentina, Brazil, Portugal, Germany) are all listed below +300 and together have 39 prior World Cup semifinal appearances.
- Underdog intrigue remains — Morocco’s surprise 2022 semifinal run is a reminder anything can happen, and current long shots like the USA (+850) and Morocco (+1000) could reward bettors.
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