With the 2018 World Cup Betting action getting underway on Thursday with a lone match before a trio of matches then gets underway on Friday, now is a perfect time to take preview what soccer betting enthusiasts across the globe can expect on Day 1 and 2. This breakdown on the first four matches of the 2018 World Cup is highlighted by the huge showdown between two legitimate Cup title hopefuls, according to MyBookie Sportsbook latest odds, when Spain and Portugal square off on Friday.
However, this past Wednesday Spain fired coach Julen Lopetegui and replaced him with Fernando Hierro, whose only previous senior coaching experience was at the second-tier Spanish club, Oviedo.
Lopetegui, who just last month extended his contract as Spain coach, agreed on Tuesday to take over at Real Madrid next season — but the Spanish federation (RFEF) was not pleased in the manner they found out and axed their coach. Still, when Real Madrid teammates Sergio Ramos of Spain and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo square off, this one should be a thriller.
“We are the national team, we represent a badge, colors, a fanbase and a country,” Ramos said trying to quell the noise surrounding his coach’s firing. “Our responsibility and commitment are with you as well as for you. Yesterday, today and tomorrow together.”
I’m going with Spain everyone and you should too, especially since I’m thinking they’re going to be one of the final four teams standing this year!
2018 World Cup Betting Preview Matchday 1 – June 14th & 15th
Russia vs. Saudi Arabia
- When: Thursday, June 14, 11:00 AM ET
- TV: FOX
Egypt vs. Uruguay
- When: Friday, June 15, 8:00 AM ET
- TV: Fox
Morocco vs. Iran
- When: Friday, June 15, 11:00 AM ET
- TV: Fox
Portugal vs. Spain
- When: Friday, June 15, 2:00 PM ET
- TV: Fox:
