With just a year to go before the highly anticipated World Cup, excitement is palpable, especially for FOX Sports and its viewers.

While often recognized for insights into college football, my ultimate work highlight remains my experience in South Africa during the 2010 World Cup.

This upcoming tournament offers the U.S. an opportunity to demonstrate its standing in global soccer.

At this stage, we still lack details on group allocations, but here are a couple of teams to consider for early bets:

Brazil +650

Brazil has recently struggled in international competitions, facing exits in the quarterfinals four out of the last five World Cups since their 2002 victory. Their only success since was in 2014 when they faced a heavy defeat by Germany.

However, with renowned manager Carlo Ancelotti joining, Brazil could regain its competitive edge with star players like Marquinhos, Casemiro, and the dynamic trio of Vini Jr., Raphinha, and Matheus Cunha leading the charge. Keep an eye on how Ancelotti develops this squad over the qualifying matches, as betting on Brazil at +650 could soon be a lost opportunity if they find their stride.

Morocco +8000

Morocco is marked as a promising contender. Hosting the upcoming African Cup of Nations, this team could represent its strongest World Cup lineup yet, possibly exceeding their commendable fourth-place finish in 2022.

While their roster and details remain unclear, the Atlas Lions, featuring talents like Brahim Diaz and Achraf Hakimi, look to be formidable contenders. At this early stage, they are certainly worth considering for bets in June.

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