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
France Name Their 2026 World Cup Squad on 14 May: The Watchlist Going In
Didier Deschamps will reveal France's provisional squad on 14 May. With Ekitike out, Mbappé fit and Camavinga back…
FIFA Confirms All 16 Global Sponsor Slots Filled — A 2026 World Cup First
Every one of FIFA's 16 global sponsorship positions is filled before a single ball is kicked — a…
Eder Militão Hamstring Surgery: Brazil’s Defence Loses Its Anchor
Real Madrid centre-back Eder Militão has sustained a hamstring injury that requires surgery and will rule him out…
Mohamed Salah Hamstring Injury: Egypt’s 2026 World Cup Talisman in Doubt
Mohamed Salah suffered a hamstring injury in Liverpool's win over Crystal Palace and is racing the clock to…
Germany Push Squad Announcement to 21 May to Buy Time on Injuries
Julian Nagelsmann was due to name Germany's 2026 World Cup squad in Frankfurt on 12 May. He has…
Xavi Simons ACL Rupture Ends Netherlands’ 2026 World Cup Plans
Tottenham playmaker Xavi Simons has ruptured the ACL in his right knee at Wolves and will miss the…
Hugo Ekitike Out of the 2026 World Cup with Ruptured Achilles
Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike will miss the 2026 World Cup after rupturing his Achilles tendon in the Champions League…
Geography and the Group Stage: How FIFA’s East–Central–West Regional Clusters Work
FIFA has split the 2026 group stage into three regional clusters — East, Central and West — to…
Four First-Timers: Cabo Verde, Curaçao, Uzbekistan and Jordan at the 2026 World Cup
The 48-team format has handed first-ever World Cup berths to Cabo Verde, Curaçao, Uzbekistan and Jordan. Here is…
Saudi Arabia in Group H: Hervé Renard, the 2022 Argentina Shock, and Why History Is Hard to Repeat
Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina at Qatar 2022. Four years later, Hervé Renard is still in charge, Salem Al-Dawsari…
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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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