Spread Betting once only available for financial gambling is now becoming
more and more popular on sports. You either Buy (go high) or Sell (go
low) on the the spread for a certain bet. If you're new to spread betting
you can find a useful free training
ground here which is a great guide.
The leading online Spread Betting bookmaker is Sporting Index, they
are currently offering a free £250 bet, click the banner
below to enter their website:

Free £250 Spread Bet at Sporting Index
The world cup offers a number of interesting spreads such
as number of cards in a match, number goals in the tournament and golden
boot.
A TIP - WIN BIG - But be careful
Spread betting can give you the opportunity to win big
for a small stake - but remember you can also lose a large spread and
if you are new to spreads then a "shield" account allows you
to bet on spreads with a limited liability making it a good way to start.
More information on shield accounts is available on the Sporting
Index website.