The18 World Cup Takeover

The 10 Best World Cup Bets You Can Place Amongst Friends

Quick! I want you to grab a friend, a piece of paper and a writing utensil. Now, using the 10 items listed below, it’s time to start wagering on the World Cup!

“But what do I bet with?”

Your money! Your savings! Your firstborn child, ya Rumpelstiltskin looking drangus! I don’t care how you do it, just honor the U.S. high court by putting a bet on something, anything! 

Here are 10 fun bets you can explore with the World Cup just 29 days away. 

Your Guide To The World Cup Golden Boot Winner At Russia 2018

When James Rodriguez scored six goals in five games to earn the 2014 World Cup Golden Boot, he cemented his status as the tournament's breakout star. Few expected the then-22-year-old to perform the way he did, but in retrospect, there were signs that his goal-scoring outburst was coming.

Rodriguez led Colombia to three wins in perhaps the tournament's weakest group, which included Greece, Japan and Ivory Coast. He carried his confidence into the knockout stages, where he scored twice to beat Uruguay and then converted a penalty in a 2-1 loss to Brazil.

Spain: World Cup Favorite Or Fatally Flawed?

Oh how things change, oh how things stay the same. The Spanish national team enters this year’s World Cup in Russia in a rather strange state. World champions in 2010 and European champions in 2008 and 2012, Spain are sort of favorites for this year’s tournament, as they’re always expected to do well.

Brazil Name The 23-Man Squad Charged With Capturing Sixth World Cup Title

After cruising through the treacherous realm of CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying with only one defeat from 18 matches, it should come as no surprise that Brazil manager Tite has named a largely expected 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals in Russia. 

Mexico Includes Veteran Rafa Márquez, Omits Young American Jonathan González From Preliminary World Cup Roster

Mexico included 39-year-old veteran defender Rafael Márquez in its 28-man preliminary World Cup roster announced Monday. The most telling omission from the Mexico World Cup roster is 19-year-old Jonathan González, who switched allegiances from the U.S. to Mexico earlier this year. 

In Classic 'Rudy' Style, Vela Says He’d Give His World Cup Spot To Rafa Marquez

Legendary Mexican center half Rafael Marquez doesn’t really fit the bill of standing 5 foot nothin’, weighing 100 and nothin’ and possessing barely a speck of athletic ability, but there’s something decidedly Rudy about Carlos Vela’s latest quotes regarding Marquez’s possible World Cup inclusion.

Speaking after LAFC’s 2-0 win over Minnesota United on Wednesday, Vela made it clear where he stands with regards to the former Atlas defender's international standing.

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