A DraftKings customer put down a staggering $250,000 on France to win the World Cup before the tournament even kicked off on June 11, and now that bet is looking absolutely epic. France, the pre-tournament favorite at +400 to lift the trophy, is in the semifinals and sitting pretty as the +150 favorite among the final four. If Kylian Mbappé and the squad get it done, this bettor is looking at a cool $1 million profit, turning that quarter-mill into a total payout of $1.25 million. Talk about high stakes!
France's Path to a Monster Payout
France is definitely familiar with this stage, but the road ahead still has some serious hurdles. They crushed Croatia 4-2 in the 2018 World Cup final, which was a masterclass. Then, in 2022, they had that insane 3-3 draw against Argentina in the final, only to lose in a penalty-kick shootout. Brutal. This time, France is a modest favorite against Spain in the first semifinal, which is set for Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET on FOX. If they advance from that, they’ll likely be a similarly short favorite against either England or Argentina, who face off in the second semifinal on Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. Two wins, and that bettor is rolling in cash. Can France deliver again?The Knicks and France Parlay That Just Might Hit Big
As if one massive World Cup bet wasn't enough, someone at Hard Rock Bet snagged an absolutely wild two-leg futures parlay back in mid-April. This bettor dropped $2,700 on the Knicks at +1600 to win the NBA Finals *and* France at +500 to win the World Cup. You add those odds up and you get an incredible +11000 parlay, meaning a 110-to-1 shot. Back then, everyone had the Celtics pegged as the East representative for the NBA Finals, even with the Pistons as the No. 1 seed. But then Boston shockingly crashed out in the first round against Philadelphia. The No. 3 seed New York Knicks swooped in, took full advantage, and actually took down the Spurs in five games in the NBA Finals. That NBA part hit just as the World Cup started, meaning this bettor is now only two France wins away from banking a staggering $297,000 profit for a total payout of $299,700. Unbelievable!England, Argentina, and One Disappointed Fan
It’s not just about France, though. The other semifinalists have their own big money riding on them. At BetMGM, one customer is hoping for England to go all the way after putting $50,000 on them at +700 to win the World Cup. Another huge player at BetMGM has $35,000 riding on Argentina at +800. These are massive wagers, and with England and Argentina facing each other in the second semifinal, we know one of those bettors is gonna be absolutely gutted. The World Cup semifinals are gonna be absolutely insane, with incredible payouts on the line for some seriously bold bettors.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.