The European football season is almost over but still awaiting its big crescendo, the Champions League final. The Copa Libertadores is in full swing, and South American football never seems to truly rest. However, club football in all its forms will take a step back starting June 14, which is suddenly just around the corner, when the 2018 World Cup in Russia begins.

Our plans for the World Cup, at least leading up to it? Preview all 8 groups, give our predictions to the winners and some of the individual awards, and a few stories about the past, present and future of the competition, starting tomorrow. 

We hope you enjoy the featured content, almost as much as you’re going to enjoy the World Cup.