Tag: Russia 2018

  • 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 E Preview

    2018 World Cup – Group E Preview

    Next on our list of World Cup previews is group E, with Brazil favored to finish ahead of their balanced and tough rivals for the qualifying spots: Switzerland, Costa Rica and Serbia. Brazil Unlike 2014, when Brazil was one of those favored to win the tournament because of history and their standing as hosts, the […]

  • 2018 World Cup – Group D Preview

    2018 World Cup – Group D Preview

    The closest thing this World Cup has to a group of death, Group D features perennial favorites Argentina with a host of problems besides and related to Lionel Messi, trying to overcome the challenge from talented Croatia, spiritful Iceland and youthful Nigeria.

  • 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.

  • 2018 World Cup Group Stage Draw

    2018 World Cup Group Stage Draw

    Here is the group stage draw for the 2018 World Cup.

  • Meet The 32 Teams of the 2018 World Cup

    Meet The 32 Teams of the 2018 World Cup

    The full set of 32 teams for the 2018 World Cup in Russia is complete, so we thought it would be a good opportunity to find a little bit about each side. The World Cup final lineup includes two sides making their debut (Iceland & Panama) and all the previous World Champions except one (Italy): Uruguay, Brazil, Germany, England, Argentina, France and Spain.

  • Christian Eriksen is Going to the World Cup (Ireland vs Denmark)

    After missing out on it last time, Denmark will be in the World Cup after thrashing Ireland in Dublin, led by the sublime Christian Eriksen with a hat trick, and even Lord Nicklas Bendtner made himself useful with a 90th minute penalty.