The World Cup attracts millions of first-time bettors every four years. Even people who rarely watch football (soccer) find themselves swept up in the excitement of the tournament, making it one of the busiest betting events in the world.The problem is that football betting has its own language, and much of it imported from long before sports betting became mainstream in the United States.If you have ever stared at a betting app wondering what “BTTS” means, or why a draw is a betting option on a specific game, this guide is for you.Match odds (Win, draw, lose)This is the sport’s betting in its purest form. You are simply predicting the result after 90 minutes, plus injury time.Unlike most American sports, a draw or tie counts as its own outcome, meaning you have three possible results to choose from: the home team wins, the away team wins, or the match finishes level. This is sometimes referred to as a three-way bet or three-way market because of the three possible choices and outcomes.It is straightforward, and that is why it is the most popular football bet in the world.In the example below, the United States is the home team with -105 odds to defeat Paraguay for its World Cup opener, a draw or tie is +240 and a Paraguay win is +310.To qualifyThis is the market that catches out more World Cup newcomers than any other.It does not matter in the group stages, but it does matter when we get to the round of 32 and beyond. In the match odds markets explained above, you are always betting on what will happen after regulation, even when matches can be played beyond that in the knockout stage.In knockout football, there is a difference between winning the match and progressing to the next round. A team can draw after 90 minutes, but win in extra time. Or, still be tied after extra time and then prevail in a penalty shootout. In Match Odds betting, that is not a win. In To Qualify betting, it is. This can also be called “Team to advance.”Understanding that distinction could save you from an unpleasant surprise.First goalscorerThis is the market that allows you to predict who will score the opening goal of the game.It sounds simple … until a centre-back pops up from a corner in the third minute and ruins everyone’s carefully researched selections.It is a difficult one to land, but the payouts can be substantial as the individual odds can be significant. While the favourite striker might be priced low, outsiders and defenders can often carry double-digit odds.