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2018 World Cup Preview, Group A: Uruguay’s Group to Win, with Host Russia in a Good Spot, Too

May 13, 2018June 12, 2018 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

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Spearheaded by Barcelona forward Luis Suarez, two-time World Cup winners Uruguay are the favorites in Group A at the 2018 tournament, but hosts Russia will fancy their chances of qualifying in the top two after a kind draw.

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World Cup 2018 Preview: Japan

January 26, 2018June 12, 2018 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

Russia 2018 will be Japan’s sixth World Cup appearance, all of which have come consecutively since 1998. 

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Eight Legends Set to Make World Cup Draw

November 28, 2017 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

With the eagerly awaited Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow approaching, FIFA has revealed the high-profile draw assistants who will be lending a helping hand on 1 December. 

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Postecoglou Quits as Socceroos Continue to Do Things the Hard Way

November 27, 2017 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

Despite losing only one game in a demanding 22-game journey to qualify for Russia 2018, Australia continue to do things the hard way.

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US Soccer Exploring Possibility of Pre-World Cup “Losers” Tournament

November 25, 2017 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

The U.S. Soccer Federation is looking into the possibility of hosting a pre-World Cup international tournament involving the likes of the United States, Italy, the Netherlands, Ghana, and Chile.

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Paulinho’s Renaissance: Once Ridiculed, Now Idolized

November 23, 2017 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

Written off and mocked, the Brazilian midfielder is enjoying a new lease of life with Barcelona – paving the way for a shot at the 2018 World Cup.

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English Officials Snubbed as FIFA Releases List of Referees for 2018 World Cup

November 21, 2017 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

FIFA have released a 36-man list of referees that will officiate matches at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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Pots Announced for 2018 World Cup Draw

November 17, 2017 / ThePanenka / 1 Comment

After Peru booked the 32nd and final place at the 2018 World Cup, the seedings for next summers tournament can now be confirmed.

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Italy Facing World Cup Humiliation as Pressure Mounts on Ventura

November 13, 2017 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment
The Azzurri were undeniably unlucky in their 1-0 loss to Sweden but their coach’s failings were once again exposed at the highest level, according to Goal.com.

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How Michael O’Neill Raised Northern Ireland’s Game

November 12, 2017 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

A tour to play Chile and Uruguay three years ago helped Northern Ireland to shed their small-time mentality, reach Euro 2016, and earn this week’s two-leg World Cup play-off against Switzerland.

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