
Egypt forward Mohamed Salah says he is “confident” of playing in the World Cup after suffering a shoulder injury in the Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid.

Egypt forward Mohamed Salah says he is “confident” of playing in the World Cup after suffering a shoulder injury in the Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid.
Son Heung-min needs to overcome his status as a marked man after an impressive season for Tottenham Hotspur if he is to establish himself among the game’s elite at the World Cup in Russia, says South Korea coach Shin Tae-yong.

Tournament favorites Brazil lead the way after an impressive qualifying campaign, while Costa Rica, Serbia and Switzerland will be playing for second place.

The captains of Australia, Denmark and France have asked Fifa to lift the ban on Paolo Guerrero – the skipper of group rivals Peru – so he can play at this summer’s World Cup in Russia.

Only the hardest hearts would deny Lionel Messi, the best player of his generation, World Cup glory.

Alvaro Morata has missed out on a place in Spain’s squad for the World Cup in Russia, with Cesc Fabregas and Hector Bellerin also omitted by Julen Lopetegui.

Euro 2016 final-winner Eder is left out of the squad alongside other notable names such as Nani, Renato Sanches and Andre Gomes.

France are the team to beat in Group C of the World Cup. Despite some unconvincing results in qualifying Les Bleus will be disappointed if they don’t top the group.

Alexandre Lacazette and Anthony Martial have been left out of France’s squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Dimitri Payet misses the tournament through injury.

Iberian cousins Spain and Portugal look set to battle for top spot in Group B at the 2018 World Cup.
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