Trinidad & Tobago: 14-1 chance to triumph

Trinidad & Tobago: 14-1 chance to triumph

England is the 5-1 second favorite for the trophy at Ladbrokes. Trinidad & Tobago, the smallest country ever to qualify for a World Cup, began the tournament as a 1,000-1 shot and is a 14-1 chance to triumph today.

Lopsided match-ups between soccer's aristocrats and also- rans are one of the World Cup's biggest appeals, according to three-time champion Pele. With eight countries making their first appearance in the tournament, the most since the inaugural event in 1930, several contests pit wealthy soccer superpowers against poorer nations,according to Bloomberg.