So, your team of choice has been knocked out of the World Cup. You want to keep watching, but you need a rooting interest to stay invested. The idea of supporting any team but your own may be unfathomable to some, but we’re not going to call you a fair-weather fan. In fact, we’re here to help, with a handy guide to the quarterfinalists.We’ve included the odds of each team winning the final, based on the consensus of various U.S. sportsbooks as of Wednesday, and even thrown in the chants you need to fit right in. Here are your eight options, in alphabetical order.ODDS OF LIFTING THE TROPHY: +400 (bet $10, win $40)STAR PLAYER: Have you heard of this man called Lionel Messi?WHAT TO KNOW: The Argentines are looking to become the first nation to retain the men’s World Cup title since Brazil in 1962. Messi — yes, him — is the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer with 21 goals and has a tournament-topping eight goals this year.CHANT OF CHOICE: “Vamos, vamos Argentina” (“Let’s go, Argentina”)CHOOSE THIS TEAM IF YOU LIKE: Safe bets, flavorful steak, supremely talented No. 10s.ODDS OF LIFTING THE TROPHY: 30-1 (bet $10, win $300)STAR PLAYERS: Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut CourtoisWHAT TO KNOW: The Belgians eliminated the United States in the round of 16 — and many around the world felt justice was served following President Donald Trump’s intervention to get Folarin Balogun back in the U.S. team lineup for the match. There were low pre-tournament expectations around Belgium, with so few of its longtime stalwarts remaining in the squad. CHANT OF CHOICE: “Waar is dat feestje” (Where is the party”) or “Tous ensemble” (“All together”)CHOOSE THIS TEAM IF YOU LIKE: Waffles, chocolate, topical dance celebrations, long-lasting yet underperforming golden generations.ODDS OF LIFTING THE TROPHY: +450 (bet $10, win $45)STAR PLAYERS: Harry Kane, Jude BellinghamWHAT TO KNOW: It hasn’t been spoken about much … but England’s men’s team hasn’t won a major tournament since the 1966 World Cup. The English invented soccer but have rarely been the best at it.CHANT OF CHOICE: “It’s coming home”CHOOSE THIS TEAM IF YOU LIKE: Oasis, lions, fish and chips, decades of pain.ODDS OF LIFTING THE TROPHY: +180 (bet $10, win $18)STAR PLAYERS: Kylian Mbappé, Michael OliseWHAT TO KNOW: France was the champion in 2018, the runner-up in 2022 and many people’s favorite this year. France’s departing coach, Didier Deschamps, is already a World Cup great, having won the title as France’s captain in 1998 and led the team to the trophy 20 years l …
