For many fans, the World Cup is a festival of football showcasing the greatest players.
But for others, it's gateway into gambling's unforgiving trap. It's claimed 43 per cent of fans will bet on the tournament in Qatar, while 39 per cent of those are worried about gambling more frequently due to the cost-of-living crisis (in other words, chase a bet).
Thousands of bets, if not millions, are likely to be placed on England's quarter-final against France on Saturday. Aston Villa legend Lee Hendrie, who's witnessed the negative impact of gambling, is worried more fans will want to have a flutter during the tournament.
