2018 World Cup industry predictions: Who is set for glory in Russia?

Industry experts have their say

The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off on 14 June at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, where hosts Russia will take on Saudi Arabia in the first of 64 matches to be played at the tournament.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off on 14 June at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, where hosts Russia will take on Saudi Arabia in the first of 64 matches to be played at the tournament. England get their campaign underway four days later against Tunisia, before games against newcomers Panama and European heavyweights Belgium. While the Russians and Saudis have little chance of lifting the trophy - with current odds at 50/1 and 1000/1 respectively - seven industry experts (and two journos) have told Investment Week where they think the smart money is, offering bullish stances on Brazil, ...