Out now: our unmissable 80-page World Cup supplement

A winter World Cup in the middle of the European domestic season will be something alien for us all but it is good to know that some things never change and football fans can at least rely upon the Racing Post to deliver the same excellent standards readers have come to expect whenever a major international tournament is on the horizon.

Our ultimate World Cup betting guide is a free 80-page supplement inside Thursday's Racing Post and will be packed to the rafters with knowledgeable opinion, top tipping, unmissable features plus all the odds and prices to be your perfect punting companion throughout.

Our team of experts will be on hand to deliver our best bets for all of the markets, including who will win the World Cup, top goalscorer, player of the tournament and the eight individual groups as well as finding the best selection for all 32 sides.

Each of those nations has their own team page profile with power rankings so you can quickly decipher the strengths and weaknesses, while our easy view probable team line-ups will aid those who like to place bet builders with Qatar's assist ace and Costa Rica's card king noted.

Kevin Pullein casts his expert eye over the tournament referees and Simon Giles dives into the numbers to look at previous World Cup betting trends.

There's also columns from top pundit Pat Nevin and World Cup runner-up Didi Hamann and old favourites such as the Racing Post jury and the oddsmakers' views are, of course, part of our unrivalled offering to keep you warm this winter.

World Cup betting guide 2022: what's inside

• Tournament winner
• Top goalscorer
• Each individual group winner
• 32 team profiles
• Player of the tournament
• Tournament specials
• Best bet for all 32 teams
• Ground guide
• Best bets for the group stage matches
• Racing Post jury
• Kevin Pullein on referees and card betting
• Didi Hamann column
• Betting trends from recent World Cups
• Behind Enemy Lines with oddsmakers

Free in Thursday's Racing Post: our unmissable 80-page World Cup betting guide featuring the best outright and group bets plus expert opinion, comprehensive stats and much, much more. Get your copy here.