The 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup will kick off in just a few weeks. The tournament will feature 32 of the world’s best teams and hundreds of the world’s top players competing for the richest prize in the sports world. 

The Zcode System simulator is a great tool to make educated sports betting picks on the tournament’s games. You can also use the Soccer Buddy tool and scores predictor to help you make wise investments on World Cup games. Let’s look at the upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament and explore the tournament simulator.

When does the World Cup 2022 begin?

The World Cup will begin on Monday, November 20, 2022. The tournament’s first game will be between the host team, Qatar, and Ecuador.

When does the World Cup 2022 finish?

The World Cup Final will be played on Sunday, December 18, 2022. The World Cup will also feature a third-place playoff match. The third-place game will take place on Saturday, December 18, 2022.

Who is the favorite to win the World Cup 2022?

Here at the latest World Cup winner odds according to Bet365 (odds accurate as of Monday, October 31, 2022)

• Brazil +400
• France +600
• Argentina +650
• England +700
• Spain +800
• Germany +1000
• Netherlands +1200
• Belgium +1600
• Portugal +1600
• Denmark +3300
• Croatia +5000
• Uruguay +5000
• Serbia +8000
• Senegal +8000
• Switzerland +10000
• USA +12500
• Poland +15000
• Mexico +15000
• Canada +15000
• Ecuador +20000
• Wales +20000
• Morocco +20000
• Japan +25000
• Cameroon +25000
• South Korea +25000
• Ghana +25000
• Qatar +25000
• Australia +35000
• Tunisia +50000
• Iran +50000
• Costa Rica +75000
• Saudi Arabia +75000

Zcode System Playoff Simultor

The Zcode System Playoff Simulator is one of the best tools users have at their disposal. The simulator can be used to make picks or do further research when betting on sports tournaments or playoffs.

Let’s use the simulator to look deeper at the tournament. There are three upset levels available on the simulator. Let’s look at all three levels and compare the outcome of each.

Playoff simulator

Upset level: Average

Upset level: Low

Upset level: High

Using the Simulator

The World Cup simulator has some fantastic picks. The high upset level simulation looks really intriguing.

However, one of the teams that look really strong going into the World Cup 2022 is Argentina. While Brazil are unlikely to make the most of their favorite’s tag, there is a good chance Argentina can go all the way.

Lionel Messi will likely play his final World Cup. They could win the tournament having lost the final 1-0 in extra time in 2014 against Germany. Argentina are +650 to win the tournament.

Important Betting World Cup Betting Information

Brazil started the World Cup 2014 as the favorite to win (the Brazilians also hosted the event). The team was +300 to win, but only made it to the semifinals. In the final four, Germany (the eventual winners) smashed Brazil 7-1. The Germans were +560 to win the tournament at the start.

Brazil were the favorite once more to win the tournament in 2018. The Brazilians were +730 in Russia and once again they fell before reaching the final. Brazil lost to Belgium in the quarterfinals. France won the World Cup 2018 after starting with outright winner odds of +975.

Remember that Brazil are often overhyped for the World Cup. The Brazilians have not won the tournament since 2002 when the great Ronaldo led them to the title in Korea/Japan. Also, it is worth noting that the Korea/Japan tournament was one of the most unique in the last half-century. Could Qatar be just as special?