The 2022 FIFA World Cup is less than a week away, and soccer fans across the globe can't wait to see what this year's edition has in store. 32 national teams will compete for the sport's biggest prize in Qatar come November 20. 

As it has been in previous World Cups, South American and European nations are at the forefront as favourites to win the tournament. But which teams have the strongest odds to lift the coveted golden trophy? Read on to find out.

P.S.: All 2022 FIFA World Cup Betting odds from FanDuel.

Brazil (+450)

Brazil are not new to being called favourites; no other country has won more World Cup trophies than Brazil (5), and they are the only nation to feature in all World Cup tournaments.

This year, Tite's men will hope to lift the trophy for the first time since 2002, and they have the squad to do so. Brazil boasts arguably the best roster going into Qatar. The offensive line, led by Neymar Jr, will also feature the likes of Vinicius Jr., Richarlisson, and Raphina. Plus, you know you're a good team when you have to choose between Allison Becker and Ederson in front of the goal, both top picks at Liverpool and Man City, respectively.

Brazil are heavy favourites to win a group that also features Switzerland and Serbia, although both teams could give the Selecao a run for their money.

Argentina (+600)

Talk about a team with lots of hopes resting on their shoulders, Argentina will look to win their first-ever World Cup title since Diego Maradona led them to a win in 1986. They've come close twice since then, reaching the finals in 1990 and 2014, but fell short to Germany on both occasions.

The pressure weighs a ton for Lionel Messi, who will be tasked with leading the Albiceleste to victory. He is widely regarded by legions of fans as the greatest player to ever play the sport, and a World Cup win will cement this legacy and surely silence his critics.

Messi has proven the doubters wrong throughout his career, and he'll have to do it again in Qatar. Plus, a win in what he has publicly confirmed to be his last World Cup appearance will be a sweet ending to one of soccer's greatest folklore.

Argentina are on a 36-game unbeaten streak, a run that included a Copa America win against Brazil in 2021 and a 3-0 Cup of Champions win against Italy in June. Scaloni's men may not be as pretty as their fiercest rivals, but one thing is for certain: they know how to win.

France (+775)

France went through the qualifiers unscathed and are poised to put up stiff competition against other elites. No team has won back-to-back World Cups since Pele's Brazil, but it would be foolish to count Didier Deschamps' men out. 

Kylian Mbappe's offensive prowess was key to France's triumph in 2018, but the PSG forward has become even more deadly in front of goal. To make matters worse for their opponents, he'll be joined by the current Ballon D'or winner, Kareem Benzema who led Real Madrid to a Champions League victory in May.

Le Blues may have been dealt huge blows by the injuries of N'Golo Kante and Paul Pogba, but make no mistake, they still have the squad to defend their title as World Champions.

Spain (+900)

Spain were a shadow of their 2010 World Cup winning self after bowing out of the 2014 and 2018 World Cups in humiliating fashion, but La Roja are looking good to make a comeback on the world's biggest sports stage.

Luis Enrique raised some eyebrows when Spain announced its official roster for Qatar 2022, a list that excluded big names like Sergio Ramos and Thiago Alcantara. Nevertheless, we've seen what Spain's young core are capable of. Since 2018, the Spaniards made it to the Euro 2020 semifinals and the UEFA Nations League finals, and their youth talents have been a joy to watch.

It will be difficult to match their 2008-2012 squad when they had arguably the most formidable national squad roster ever assembled. However, we're already seeing traces again; Pedri, Gavi, Rodri, Jordi Alba, and Ferran Torres are just a few names to mention.

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