Tag: FIFA World Cup

  • Top 5 Quizzes to Get You Ready for the 2018 World Cup

    Top 5 Quizzes to Get You Ready for the 2018 World Cup

    Few ways are better to get in the World Cup mood than trying to answer a series of World Cup quizzes, some more difficult than others. 2018 FIFA World Cup Teams As basic as it gets – can you name the 32 teams that made it to the World Cup in Russia? We’ve already given you […]

  • 2018 World Cup – Group F Preview

    Our 2018 World Cup preview of Group F includes the defending World Champions Germany, perennial last of 16 losers Mexico, Zlatan-less Sweden and the consistent yet recently unremarkable South Korea. Germany Four years after their triumph over Argentina, Germany are heading into yet another tournament without one ‘above the rest’ star, but with the tried […]

  • 2018 World Cup – Group C Preview

    2018 World Cup – Group C Preview

    Our World Cup preview series takes us to Group C, which includes the super talented France and their high hopes; the exciting and sympathetic Denmark led by Christian Eriksen; Peru making a much awaited comeback to the tournament with few expectations; and Australia, mainstays in the tournament, but rarely for more than 3 matches.

  • 2018 World Cup – Group B Preview

    2018 World Cup – Group B Preview

    We continue our group-by-group World Cup preview by arriving at Group B. Some call it the Group of Death. Others see it as an opportunity for both Spain and European champions Portugal to claim some early confidence points against underdogs Iran and Morocco.

  • 2018 World Cup – Group A Preview

    2018 World Cup – Group A Preview

    We begin our World Cup preview series with Group A, consisting of the hosts Russia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and favorites Uruguay, thanks to big-tournament experience and talented striking duo.

  • The World Cup is Coming

    The World Cup is Coming

    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.

  • The Almost Impossible Feat of Repeating as World Cup Champion

    The Almost Impossible Feat of Repeating as World Cup Champion

    The German national football team, as always, is regarded as one of the favorites to win the upcoming World Cup in Russia. But as the defending champions, history isn’t on their side when it comes to repeating as title winners.

  • Nigeria First African Team to Clinch 2018 World Cup Spot

    Nigeria First African Team to Clinch 2018 World Cup Spot

    We’re up to 12 teams that are assured a place in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, as Nigeria become the first side from Africa to qualify.

  • Spain the 11th Team to Qualify for the 2018 World Cup

    Spain the 11th Team to Qualify for the 2018 World Cup

    In a surprise to no one, Spain clinched their spot in the 2018 World Cup, securing the top spot in Group G of the UEFA qualifiers following their 3-0 win over Albania.

  • The 10 Qualified Teams to the 2018 World Cup So Far

    The 10 Qualified Teams to the 2018 World Cup So Far

    As the qualifying stage to the 2018 World Cup in Russia is nearing the finish line, there are 10 sides already making plans for next summer, clinching their spot in the tournament. This obviously includes hosts Russia, joining Brazil, Germany, Mexico and England among others.