The biggest Scandinavian bookmaker, Unibet, were first to announce the rates for the election of the FIFA World Cup 2018 and 2022 hosts.
According to the Swedish company, Russia is the favorite in the race for the 2018 event, while the US is most likely to grab the Mundial in 2022.
The rates for the Russian victory equal 1.85, while the chances of their main rivals – England – are rated at 2.50.
The joint bid of Spain and Portugal is third (5.00), and there seems to be absolutely no faith in Belgium and Holland, who are rated at 30.00.
“FIFA World Cup should go to new countries. We have done a great job, and if all goes as planned, the Swedish bookies will prove right,” Vitaly Mutko, Russia’s Sports Minster told Rossiya 2 channel.
The election of the 2018 World Cup host is to take place in Zurich, Switzerland on December 2.
As for host of the World Cup in 2022, the bookies put the US as number one favorite, with 1.80.
The chances of Australia (3.50) and Qatar (3.75) are considered nearly equal, while two Asian countries – Japan (12.00) and Korea (20.00) – are seen as outsiders.
Source: RT
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