(AsiaGameHub) – By: Robert Kensington
UK punters show little faith in England and Scotland at this year’s World Cup. Entain’s data says just 20% back England to win, and 9% back Scotland. Old rivals don’t trust each other much—1% of English bet on Scotland, 8% of Scots on England. Spain’s 16% backing La Roja is surprising, even after their 2024 Euro win.
Other countries have more patriotic bets. Portugal leads at 57%, France 29%, Austria 25%. Internationally, Spain tops outright bets at 17%, followed by France 15%. Argentina, champs in 2022, get just 7%—maybe due to Messi’s retirement.
Betting logic vs loyalty: The data shows punters aren’t just following patriotism. England fans’ near misses make them think beyond their own country. Author bio: Robert Kensington, overseas entrepreneurial veteran with decades in real-economy investment.