Tony Kelshaw 
Emiliano Martinez has been cut from 3/1 to 7/4 in bwin’s World Cup 2022 Golden Glove odds after helping Argentina to reach the final. The 30-year-old Aston Villa keeper claimed the same award at the end of La Albiceleste’s victorious 2021 Copa America campaign.
With the finalists now known, we’re taking another look at the World Cup 2022 outright winner odds to see who is being backed for glory in Qatar. The final will take place at Lusail Iconic Stadium on Sunday and these are the remaining contenders to lift the trophy.
Morocco have enjoyed an amazing run through to the World Cup semi-finals and we reckon they will give holders France a tough test in Qatar. Roared on by a passionate support, the Atlas Lions have upset the odds time and time again to become the first African team to get this far.
Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are dominating the World Cup 2022 Golden Ball odds after being the stand-out performers in Qatar so far. Luka Modric and Antoine Griezmann are the only other two leading contenders in the betting.
Argentina and Croatia both prevailed on penalties in the World Cup quarter-finals and another close encounter is on the cards in the semis. However, we’re hoping La Albiceleste can find a way to break down the 2018 runners-up and send their army of fans into raptures once more.
Local hero Josh Warrington is tipped to successfully defend his IBF featherweight title against Luis Alberto Lopez in Leeds on Saturday. The 29-year-old Mexican challenger has won 26 of his 28 bouts but this looks to be by far his biggest test to date.
In the New Year, we will witness one of the most celebrated milestones in the English football season: the third round of the FA Cup. This is the stage at which the 20 Premier League teams enter the world’s oldest national football competition.
England and France were both ultra-impressive in reaching the World Cup quarter-finals and now meet in a mouth-watering match-up. Each side has really caught the eye going forward, but we just feel Les Bleus have looked a touch more vulnerable at the back.
Portugal did an absolute demolition job on Switzerland and are now fancied to end Morocco’s fairytale run at Qatar 2022 if maintaining that momentum. The Atlas Lions showed great resilience to stifle Spain, but their next opponents have more of a cutting edge up front.
Netherlands and Argentina are both incredibly-well organised teams and their quarter-final clash could develop into a tactical battle. These nations have met five times before in World Cup tournaments and it is usually tight when they do get together.
Brazil put on an exhibition when brushing aside South Korea and it is hard to see Croatia living with them if they are in a similar mood. The 2018 runners-up were taken all the way to penalties by Japan and the signs are that star man Luka Modric is feeling his age at 37.
There were a host of World Cup shocks during the Qatar 2022 group stage worthy of being added to any list of all-time greatest upsets. Germany and Belgium suffered shock early exits, while Argentina, France, Spain, Portugal and Brazil all endured defeats against lower-ranked opposition.
Portugal and Switzerland are familiar foes heading into their World Cup clash, having met three times in the Nations League in recent years. The Navigators claimed convincing victories in the first two of those encounters, while the Swiss shaded the most recent match in June.
There will be a wild atmosphere at Education City Stadium when Morocco take on Spain for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. The Atlas Lions have been backed by incredible support in Qatar and will give it their all, but La Roja may just have too much class.