2022 World Cup Preview Show, Staff Picks, Bets and Predictions

Written by

Juan Pablo Aravena

Updated on November 7, 2022 3:49PM EST

Our 2022 World Cup betting previews
Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D | Group E | Group F | Group G | Group H
Summer Preview Show

The RotoWire Soccer staff gives their early thoughts on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Hosted by Adam Zdroik and AJ Scholz, a crew of soccer writers for the site give their favorite picks to win it all, as well as some longshot bets. Can France take the title again? Will England repeat their Euros success? Do USA have a chance to advance? Everything will be discussed by our worldwide staff.

Join Our Subscriber-Only Soccer Chat

Chat with our writers and other RotoWire Soccer fans for all the pre-game info and in-game banter.

Join The Discussion

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Juan Pablo Aravena

@jparavenag

34-year-old sports analyst and journalist. Fan of every single sport on this earth. Enjoys a good beer, some good food, and good company. NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL and soccer fan.

Vinicius Carvalhosa

@vinicarvalhosa

Sports journalist since 2007, Vinicius has worked for several Brazilian newspapers, networks and websites. He has worked mainly with soccer and basketball (both domestic and international), but also football, surfing, tennis and more.

Ian Faletti

@IanFaletti

Ian Faletti has been a fan of almost all esports (and sports) his entire life. He has been writing about esports since 2012, with his work appearing on RotoWire, ESPN and other entities. Ian cheers for Fnatic, the Nationals, and the Capitals.

Liad Lerner

@lerner_liad

Liad Lerner started covering sports in 2017, joining RotoWire in 2018. In addition to RotoWire, Liad has written for the Columbia Missourian and The Maneater.

Martin Milev

@RedDevilbg16

RotoWire Beat Writer for Ligue 1 and other major European soccer leagues, including the Champions League. Passionate fan of Man Utd, Green Bay Packers and F1 Scuderia Ferrari.

Se Ho Park

@lionheartshp

Se Ho previously worked for the Korea Baseball Organization and Korea Football Association.

AJ Scholz

@AJScholz24

Co-Host of PuckCast with Statsman and AJ and unabashed Penguins fan.

Wagner Silva

@wagnerbebe

Wagner started covering fantasy sports in 2018, joining RotoWire as a Brazilian Portuguese translator. He is also a Portuguese Beat Writer for Campeonato Brasileiro teams. In addition to RotoWire, Wagner has worked for Esporte Interativo/Turner Sports and Canal Combate, having ten years of experience covering sports, mainly soccer, basketball, MMA, WWE, and american football.

Adam Zdroik

@RotoZdroik

Adam, a 2019, 2018 and 2017 Finalist for FSWA's Soccer Writer of the Year, is RotoWire's soccer editor. He also runs RotoWire's Bracketology, as well as writes on other various college basketball content. He has previously worked at ESPN and Sporting Kansas City, and he is a former Streak for the Cash winner and Michigan State graduate.

Sorare MLS: Deke's Diamonds GW 469

Fantrax Premier League Player Rankings: Gameweek 34

DraftKings DFS UCL Strategies Podcast for Wednesday, April 17: Do You Trust Arsenal?

Champions League Best Bets: Picks, Odds & Predictions for Manchester City vs. Real Madrid

Fantasy Premier League Player Rankings: Gameweek 34

DraftKings DFS UCL Strategies Podcast for Tuesday, April 16: Barca Back