If you glance at the World Cup probabilities you have to look down a little bit to get at defending champ Italy. Even though they won the title four years ago, the Italians are not getting a lot of admiration in World Cup betting.

Will Chile get a reasonable chance to win in 2010 world cup betting? They are posted as a 40-1 in World Cup odds. Chile plays in Group H plus they are expected to advance from this group together with Spain.

Any opportunity Ivory Coast had of making a significant run in 2010 world cup wagering might have come to a halt on Friday when star striker Didier Drogba broke his arm in a warm up competition against Japan.

The World Cup in 2010 odds commences on Friday, June 11th as the host nation South Africa takes on Mexico. A sum of 32 teams will be competing for the World Cup championship with Spain and Brazil the 2 favorites. Only seven teams have ever won the championship from the total 18 World Cups that have been played in history. Italy beat France in a penalty shootout to claim the World Cup 4 years ago.

The U.S. 23-man team for the 2010 world cup has been named and the U.S. is anticipated to build some noise in world cup 2010 odds.