Calls for Zlatan Ibrahimovic to renege on his retirement have become deafening; as the man himself said in 2014, “a World Cup without me is nothing.”
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World Cup 2018 Preview: Mexico
Mexico comfortably qualified for Russia 2018 to make their 8th consecutive World Cup appearance.
World Cup 2018 Preview: Germany
The current World Cup holders and 2017 Confederations Cup winners Germany return to Russia in a bid to become the first team to retain the title since Brazil in 1962.
World Cup 2018 Preview: Serbia
Serbia’s squad boasts a number of first-rate players, the majority of whom play in some of the continent’s top leagues.
World Cup 2018 Preview: Costa Rica
Since making their World Cup debut at Italy 1990, Costa Rica have become a World Cup staple, defying expectations by reaching the last-16 in 2014.
World Cup 2018 Preview: Switzerland
Despite losing only once in qualification, Switzerland were forced to qualify for Russia 2018 via the playoffs.
World Cup 2018 Preview: Brazil
Brazil are the most successful team in World Cup history and are the only team to have played in every tournament, never needing a play-off to qualify.
World Cup 2018 Preview: Nigeria
Nigeria are easily the most accomplished African team to reach Russia 2018. With the highest population in their respective continent, they also have some of the highest expectations.
World Cup 2018 Preview: Croatia
Croatia haven’t enjoyed much success recently, but they are still capable of competing with the world’s best with some of world football’s most creative talents at their disposal.
World Cup 2018 Preview: Iceland
The exciting new generation of players that fared so well in Euro 2016 will spearhead Iceland’s maiden appearance at the World Cup.
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