James Morrison
12 years covering elite-level football and the betting markets that shape it.
About James Morrison
James leads the editorial team at FIFA World Cup Betting. He spent six years on the football desk at the Daily Telegraph and four years writing the long-form match preview column at Total Football before moving full-time into independent betting analysis. He's covered three World Cups, two European Championships, and two Copa América tournaments on the ground.
He specialises in tournament-format analysis, identifying mis-priced knockout markets, and the long-tail third-placed-team scenarios introduced by the 2026 expansion.
Recent articles by James Morrison
England’s 26 Lands Friday: Tuchel’s First World Cup Squad Reveal on 22 May
Thomas Tuchel will name his first England World Cup squad on Friday 22 May. The Three Lions' provisional…
Germany’s 26 Lands Thursday: Nagelsmann’s Final Decisions Ahead of the 21 May Reveal
Julian Nagelsmann reveals Germany's final 26-man World Cup squad on Thursday 21 May. He says 20 names are…
João Pedro’s Painful Omission: Chelsea Forward’s Statement After Brazil Cut
João Pedro is out of Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad. The Chelsea forward issued an emotional statement after…
PSG and the Real Madrid Comparison: Can Paris Become Only the Second Club to Defend the Champions League?
Paris Saint-Germain meet Arsenal in Budapest on 30 May as defending champions, bidding to become only the second…
Sweden in Group F: An Isak Fitness Watch, Gyökeres Insurance, and a Round-of-32 Path
Sweden's Group F campaign rests on the fitness of Alexander Isak, who has played only eight Premier League…
PSG vs Arsenal at the Puskás Aréna: How a 30 May Final Reshapes the World Cup Player Pool
PSG meet Arsenal in the 2026 Champions League final at Puskás Aréna, Budapest on Saturday 30 May at…
Nico Williams’ Hamstring Scare: Grade 1, Three to Four Weeks, Likely Back for Saudi Arabia
Nico Williams suffered a left hamstring strain in the 35th minute of Athletic Bilbao vs Valencia on 10…
Deschamps Names France’s Final 26 — His Last Selection as Les Bleus Manager
Didier Deschamps unveiled France's final 26-man 2026 World Cup squad on Wednesday 13 May. It is his final…
Brazil’s Final 26 at the Museum of Tomorrow: What 18 May Reveal Means for the Tournament
Carlo Ancelotti will reveal Brazil's final 26-man World Cup squad on Monday 18 May at 17:00 local time…
30 Days Out: The 2026 World Cup Outright Market Lands With France and Spain at +500
France and Spain sit as co-favourites at +500, England has settled at +700, Argentina at +900. The defining…
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France vs Senegal Preview: Mbappé’s First World Cup Match Lands at MetLife
France open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Senegal at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday 16 June. Kylian Mbappé starts his first match.
Read story →Five Days In: Where Matchday 1 Has Left the 2026 World Cup Favourites
Mexico routine, USA emphatic, Germany sensational. But Brazil were second-best for stretches against Morocco, Switzerland could not break down Qatar, and Canada drew without Davies.
Read story →Scotland 1-0 Haiti: Scotland’s First World Cup Win Since 1998
Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 at Gillette Stadium in Boston on Sunday 14 June for their first World Cup win since the 1998 tournament in France. The result lifts the Tartan Army to second in Group C alongside Brazil and Morocco's draw — and puts third-place qualification in clear reach.
Read story →Germany 7-1 Curaçao: Havertz Brace, Musiala, Schlotterbeck — Nagelsmann’s Statement
Germany overwhelmed Curaçao 7-1 at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday 14 June. Kai Havertz scored twice.
Read story →Switzerland 1-1 Qatar: Yakın’s Side Drop Two Points Against the Asian Cup Champions
Switzerland and Qatar drew 1-1 at Levi's Stadium in the Bay Area on Saturday 13 June. Murat Yakın's side were expected to dominate.
Read story →Brazil 1-1 Morocco: Vinicius Equalises, Hakimi Influences, Group C Opens 50/50
Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco at MetLife Stadium on Saturday 13 June. Ismael Saibari put Morocco ahead in the 21st minute.
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