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
Spain’s Provisional Squad: Yamal On Track, Nico Williams in Doubt
Luis de la Fuente has named Spain's 55-man provisional squad. Lamine Yamal — sidelined since 19 April with…
Alphonso Davies Hamstring Tear: 30 Days From a Home World Cup Opener
Canada captain Alphonso Davies sustained a left hamstring injury after coming on as a substitute in Bayern Munich's…
Provisional Squad Day: Inside the 11 May FIFA Submission Window
The FIFA-mandated provisional squad deadline of 11 May has passed. Argentina submitted 55 names with Messi included; Brazil…
The June Warm-Up Window: Every Friendly That Matters Before the 2026 World Cup
Between 1 and 10 June, every World Cup contender plays at least one warm-up. Here is the consolidated…
FIFA Squad Deadlines Clarified: 11 May Provisional, 1 June Final
FIFA has clarified the squad submission window for the 2026 World Cup. Provisional 35-to-55-man lists are due 11…
England’s Warm-Up Friendlies: New Zealand in Tampa, Costa Rica in Orlando
England will play their first World Cup warm-up against New Zealand at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on…
England’s 2026 World Cup Squad Reveal: The Tuchel Selection Calendar
Thomas Tuchel must submit England's provisional 35-to-55-man list by 11 May, with the final 26-man cut due 1…
Eduardo Camavinga’s France Place in Doubt as Deschamps Mulls Tactical Alternatives
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is no longer a guaranteed starter for France's 2026 World Cup squad. Reports…
Hakimi’s Hamstring Tear: Morocco’s Right-Back Avoids the World Cup Scare — Just
Achraf Hakimi suffered a hamstring tear in the 88th minute of PSG's 5-4 first-leg win over Bayern Munich.…
5 Million Tickets Sold and Counting: The 2026 World Cup is Already the Biggest Ever
More than 5 million tickets have been sold for the 2026 World Cup, with last-minute sales running through…
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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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