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The rise of online sports betting during the World Cup in Canada

The FIFA World Cup 2022 was a significant event for gambling, as the tournament saw a surge in engagement. According to leading providers, the competition, which lasted for a couple of weeks, recorded over $2 billion globally, with a notable 21% increase in gambling reported in Canada. The Canadian team may have exited in the group stages, but their performances generated a buzz among fans and helped increase wagering activity. With the 2026 edition set to be hosted jointly in…
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Will fatigue impact the conclusion of the Premier League season?

Photo via https://twitter.com/FPLStation/status/1628014794736340997/photo/1 Premier League Gameweek 25 (18th-19th February) saw a remarkable set of results where the bottom three clubs in the table all pulled off victories: Southampton recorded one of the shocks of the season by beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, whereas Everton and Bournemouth nicked important wins against Leeds United and Wolverhampton respectively. Such occurrences are rare in football, and we can only find a handful of weekends in Premier League history when all the basement clubs recorded…
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The three biggest shock results at the 2022 World Cup

The 2022 World Cup is now over, and what a spectacle it turned out to be. Lionel Messi is finally a world champion, and he can ride off into the footballing sunset as both a World Cup winner and a Copa America winner. https://twitter.com/PSG_English/status/1604794433844699136 It’s unthinkable that just a couple of years ago, Messi was looking likely to end his international career without a major honour for his nation. And if we go back to the start of the competition, after his…
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Major occurrences at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

There were so many exciting moments throughout the 2022 FIFA World Cup, including significant upsets, incredible goal quality, and many issues that surrounded the competition. Ultimately, Argentina won the title for the third time overall and for the first time in the outstanding player Lionel Messi's career. With 7 goals and 3 assists, Messi not only took home the Golden Ball for the competition, but he also played a major role in his team's triumph. By winning the World Cup,…
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France probably still the best in the world, even without Benzema.

To anyone with a shred of interest in football, this won't be news: Karim Benzema is very good at football. He's technically the best player in the world after picking up the 2022 Ballon d'Or. Of course, that award doesn't mean you are the most talented, but it does signify that you are a top player who had a fantastic year. With a fully fit Benzema, it would have been a natural assumption that he would make France significantly better.…
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Key stats from Japan’s famous win against Spain

"Soccer players with flag of Spain" (CC BY 2.0) by wuestenigel The 2022 FIFA World Cup will live long in the memory of Japanese football fans. To get one massive upset in a tournament is quite the achievement, but to manage wins against two former World Cup winners is extraordinary. While they couldn't quite keep the fairytale going until the very end - crashing out after a heartbreaking penalty shootout against Croatia - it was a campaign to savour. The peak of this…
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The six greatest moments in FIFA World Cup history revisited

It is one of the most exciting times in all of sports, as the FIFA World Cup has brought together the 64 greatest teams on the planet for the chance to be named as the greatest team on earth. For many countries, this is the single most important event of any four-year period. Many fans are incredibly passionate about their country’s team. They are willing to stay awake all hours to see their beloved football club battle for world supremacy.…
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Two massive shocks at the 2022 World Cup finals and why more are yet to come

Though the 2022 FIFA World Cup is only a few days old, it’s already delivered two massive upsets that have shaken world football to its very core. Though much of the talk ahead of the finals in Qatar revolved around issues off the field of play, it’s now very much the action between the first and final whistle that is front and center. The tournament’s group stage has thrown up early surprises, and more are sure to come; if you’d…
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Key stats from Japan’s famous victory against Germany

"Japan soccer concept. National team play" (CC BY 2.0) by focusonmore.com The 2022 FIFA World Cup lived up to its billing as soon as it began, with some of the most famous upsets in the tournament's history occurring within days of each other. One such result was when Japan beat four-time World Cup champions Germany 2-1 in the group stages. Germany had taken the lead in the first half thanks to a penalty converted by Ilkay Gundogan before Japan’s Ritsu…
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How can I increase my chances of winning World Cup bets?

Starting this November, the world’s attention will be on the World Cup tournament in Qatar. The host nation will face Ecuador on Nov. 20., in the competition’s first game. This year’s World Cup is unique. It will take place during the winter instead of the summer like it has been the tradition. Secondly, it’s Qatar’s first time to host the competition. Thirdly, it will be the last World Cup to feature 32 teams. The next World Cup in 2026 will…
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