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
Russia 2018 will be Japan’s sixth World Cup appearance, all of which have come consecutively since 1998.
Eight Legends Set to Make World Cup Draw
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.
Postecoglou Quits as Socceroos Continue to Do Things the Hard Way
Despite losing only one game in a demanding 22-game journey to qualify for Russia 2018, Australia continue to do things the hard way.
US Soccer Exploring Possibility of Pre-World Cup “Losers” Tournament
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.
Paulinho’s Renaissance: Once Ridiculed, Now Idolized
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.
English Officials Snubbed as FIFA Releases List of Referees for 2018 World Cup
FIFA have released a 36-man list of referees that will officiate matches at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Pots Announced for 2018 World Cup Draw
After Peru booked the 32nd and final place at the 2018 World Cup, the seedings for next summers tournament can now be confirmed.
Italy Facing World Cup Humiliation as Pressure Mounts on Ventura
How Michael O’Neill Raised Northern Ireland’s Game
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.
