FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup

World Cup France: Nicolas Anelka Hall of Shame

The 2010 FIFA World Cup is being marred by team controversies, the most significant of which is that revolving around Team France.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/21/2010

France World Cup Disgrace: Still Favored Over South Africa

Despite a protest by French team at the 2010 World Cup after the ejection of a player, France was still a small favorite to beat South Africa in their Tuesday matchup. 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/21/2010

Uruguay vs. Mexico World Cup Odds

Uruguay vs.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/21/2010

Cristiano Ronaldo Will Not Be Focus of North Korea

North Korea will face Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal during Monday's first World Cup game.  Though losing to Brazil, North Korea gained respect for the way they stood up to the world's great socce

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/20/2010

Switzerland, Chile, Spain, Honduras World Cup Odds

Critical World Cup games on tap Monday as upset-minded Switzerland takes on Chile and Spain looks to make up for its shocking loss to the huge underdog Swiss when they take on Honduras.

Switzerland comes into Monday's game as a +220 underdog vs. Chile with a payout potential of US$22 for every US$10 bet.  Chile would pay out US$12 for every US$10 bet at SBG Global. 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/20/2010

FIFA Keeps Close Eye on Match-Fixing

By Soccernet staff

FIFA has said it is monitoring World Cup games for match-fixing, with the most attention centring on the final round in the group stage.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/20/2010

France Protest at World Cup: Bookie Odds On If They Play South Africa

England's second largest bookmaker, William Hill, was offering odds on whether France will fulfill their fixture and play against South Afric

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/20/2010

Wayne Rooney a “Preening Prima Dona”

England is in some serious trouble at this year's World Cup with teammates lashing out at their coach and suggesting that star Wayne Rooney is a "preening prima dona".

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/20/2010

Ivory Coast vs. Brazil - Côte d'Ivoire v. Brasil World Cup

This Ivory Coast vs. Brazil  (Côte d'Ivoire v. Brasil) World Cup betting preview is courtesy of SBG Global.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/19/2010

Brazil World Cup Odds at 5/1. Argentina Now The Favorite to Win

Brazil comes into Sunday's game against the Ivory Coast with 5/1 (+500) odds of winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup at Sportsbook.com (

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/19/2010

France World Cup Hopes Up In Smoke

France is on the verge of being eliminated from the 2010 World Cup. French star Nicolas Anelka has been thrown off the team.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/19/2010

Slovakia, Paraguay, Italy, New Zealand World Cup Odds

Two early matchups Sunday leading up to the much anticipated Brazil vs. Ivory Coast game included Slovakia vs. Paraguay and Italy vs. New Zealand. 

Paraguay was getting a little better than 60 percent of the backing in this one at Sportsbook.com.  Paraguay would pay out even odds here with a win while Slovakia would pay US$28.50 for every US$10 wagered.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/19/2010

Denmark vs. Cameroon Near Even World Cup Odds

Denmark vs.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/19/2010

US Slovenia Ref Koman Coulibaly May Be Axed From World Cup

Referee Koman Coulibaly may be removed from the World Cup by FIFA following a controversial goal scored by the US against Slovenia on Friday.  That game ended with a score of 2-2 and, following a

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/19/2010

Netherlands, Japan, Ghana, Australia World Cup Odds

Netherlands (Holland) vs. Japan and Ghana vs. Australia World Cup odds featured two big favorites in the Netherlands and Ghana.  Holland comes into this one as a -344 favorite vs.
Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/18/2010

How Can The USA Advance In The World Cup?

People are asking how the USA can advance to the next round at this year's World Cup.  That job just got a little bit easier with England's draw against Algeria where neither team scored any goals

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/18/2010

FIFA World Cup Attacked By Ambush Marketing

FIFA's World Cup was "attacked" by an alleged swarm of brazen ambush marketers, adding to the annoyance of those infamous vuvuzelas.

Yep, not even the World Cup is safe from what some sports folks, media giants and official sponsors have called "parasites" aka "parasite marketing". Media Man and Gambling911 go undercover with this special report, and learn that a stunt not unlike the World Cup ambush is on the cards for Sydney, Australia...a gamble that the powers that be are prepared to make, with or without buxom beer babes, casino babes or poker babes...

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Jun/18/2010

England Huge Favorite vs. Algeria

The England team is listed with odds of -520 to beat the Algeria squad on Friday afternoon.  A US$52 would need to be bet on England to win US$10 (the US$52 bet will be returned in the event Engla

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/18/2010

Serbia Stuns Germany in World Cup Game

It's a tight race in Group D with Ghana, Germany and Serbia each leading the pack with wins.  Serbia stunned Germany on Friday with a 1-0 victory.  Germany had been heavily favored and is the lat

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/18/2010

USA the Favorite vs. Slovenia

Landon Donovan said, if the US can't beat Slovenia, they don't deserve to get into the round of 16.  The oddsmakers at BetUS.com have Team USA as a

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/17/2010

Germany vs. Serbia World Cup Odds

Germany vs.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/17/2010

Argentina Looks Like Hottest Team in 2010 World Cup

Following an impressive victory over a team that has already had three points, Argentina had one of the best performances of the 2010 World Cup with a 3-1 dismantling of the South Korea team.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/17/2010

No Racket From Vuvuzelas at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - (Associated Press) - Quiet, please.

Organizers are making sure there will be no racket from vuvuzelas at the Wimbledon tennis championships.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/17/2010

Greece, Nigeria, France, Mexico World Cup Odds

Thursday's FIFA World Cup action features Nigeria vs. Greece and a later game, Mexico vs. France.

Whichever team loses in the Nigeria vs. Greece showdown will likely be eliminated.  Nigeria is getting much of the action as a near even favorite at Sportsbetting.com (see website here)  25 percent of the backing was on Greece paying just better than 3/1 odds.  The draw would pay out US$22 for every US$10 bet.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/16/2010

South Korea vs. Argentina World Cup Odds

Thursday kicks off with South Korea vs. Argentina with hopes that the excitement will carry over from the previous day.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/16/2010

Spain Still the World Cup Favorite

Despite a shock loss to Switzerland Wednesday morning, Spain remains the favorite to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/16/2010

Spain World Cup Loss Has Bookies Smiling

With Wednesday's upset of Spain in the 2010 World Cup versus Switzerland, the bookies both in the UK and online are preparing to celebrate.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/16/2010

Switzerland Shocker: Spain Pain Losing World Cup

The Switzerland team was stunning World Cup favorites Spain early on with a 1-0 lead at the start of the second half with a Gelson Fernandes goal in the 52nd minute.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/16/2010

South Africa vs. Uruguay Odds: Group A Returns

Four more teams play their first games of the 2010 World Cup then the afternoon concludes with South Africa and Uruguay taking to the field for the second time, this time playing against one anothe

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/15/2010

Soccer Gambling Thrives in China

China didn't make the cut for this year's World Cup in South Africa, but according to the police, thousands of people have still gotten in on the soccer action by participating in illegal online ga

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/15/2010

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