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2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™

14 June - 15 July

Russia 2018

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Groups

Group A

RUS
Russia RUS
KSA
Saudi Arabia KSA
EGY
Egypt EGY
URU
Uruguay URU

Group B

POR
Portugal POR
ESP
Spain ESP
MAR
Morocco MAR
IRN
IR Iran IRN

Group C

FRA
France FRA
AUS
Australia AUS
PER
Peru PER
DEN
Denmark DEN

Group D

ARG
Argentina ARG
ISL
Iceland ISL
CRO
Croatia CRO
NGA
Nigeria NGA

Group E

BRA
Brazil BRA
SUI
Switzerland SUI
CRC
Costa Rica CRC
SRB
Serbia SRB

Group F

GER
Germany GER
MEX
Mexico MEX
SWE
Sweden SWE
KOR
Korea Republic KOR

Group G

BEL
Belgium BEL
PAN
Panama PAN
TUN
Tunisia TUN
ENG
England ENG

Group H

POL
Poland POL
SEN
Senegal SEN
COL
Colombia COL
JPN
Japan JPN
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Meet the teams

All teams
Group A
  • RUS Russia RUS
  • KSA Saudi Arabia KSA
  • EGY Egypt EGY
  • URU Uruguay URU
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia reached Russia 2018, to qualify for their fifth FIFA World Cup and first since Germany 2006.
Russia Russia

As hosts of the World Cup, Russia qualified for the tournament automatically.
Egypt Egypt

Egypt became the second team from Africa to book their place in Russia, topping Group E with a game to spare.
Uruguay Uruguay

Uruguay finished second in the CONMEBOL standings for Russia 2018, qualifying on the final matchday.
  • POR Portugal POR
  • ESP Spain ESP
  • MAR Morocco MAR
  • IRN IR Iran IRN
  • FRA France FRA
  • AUS Australia AUS
  • PER Peru PER
  • DEN Denmark DEN
  • ARG Argentina ARG
  • ISL Iceland ISL
  • CRO Croatia CRO
  • NGA Nigeria NGA
  • BRA Brazil BRA
  • SUI Switzerland SUI
  • CRC Costa Rica CRC
  • SRB Serbia SRB
  • GER Germany GER
  • MEX Mexico MEX
  • SWE Sweden SWE
  • KOR Korea Republic KOR
  • BEL Belgium BEL
  • PAN Panama PAN
  • TUN Tunisia TUN
  • ENG England ENG
  • POL Poland POL
  • SEN Senegal SEN
  • COL Colombia COL
  • JPN Japan JPN
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LATEST PHOTOS & VIDEOS

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Jefferson Farfan poses with a fan during a training session

Saturday, 26 May 2018

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Ricardo Gareca gestures during a training session 

Saturday, 26 May 2018

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Andre Carrillo smiles during a training session

Saturday, 26 May 2018

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Jefferson Farfan controls the ball during a training session

Saturday, 26 May 2018

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Saudi Arabia players in action during training

Thursday, 24 May 2018

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Neymar looks on during a Brazil training session

Thursday, 24 May 2018

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Australia training in Antalya, Turkey

Thursday, 24 May 2018

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Sergio Aguero, Lionel Messi, Giovani Lo Celso, Marcos Acuña and Lucas Biglia during a training session

Wednesday, 23 May 2018

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Lucas Biglia and Lionel Messi stretch during a training session

Wednesday, 23 May 2018

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Neymar controls the ball during a training session of the Brazilian national football team.

Wednesday, 23 May 2018

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WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT

The votes have been counted. The fans have spoken. YOU have decided the 32 Be There With Hyundai Contest Winners for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™.

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From 18 April (11H CET / 12H Moscow Time) to 15 July 2018, you can apply for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Tickets. Tickets are sold on a First Come First Served basis and subject to availability.

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Are you planning to visit Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™? Welcome2018.com is the tourist portal of the Russian government and provides fans travelling to Russia with useful information about the host nation of the next FIFA World Cup.

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World Cup Timeline

Uruguay 1930

Hosts Uruguay beat arch-rivals to first world crown
Uruguay 1930

Italy 1934

Delight for the Azzurri as home advantage tells
Italy 1934

France 1938

Pozzo the mastermind as Italy retain their crown
France 1938

Brazil 1950

Uruguay triumph brings heartbreak for Brazil
Brazil 1950

Switzerland 1954

Hurt for Hungary as Germans achieve a miracle
Switzerland 1954

Sweden 1958

A star is born as Brazil are champions at last
Sweden 1958

Chile 1962

Brazil flying high with 'Little Bird' Garrincha
Chile 1962

England 1966

Hurst the hero for England in the home of football
England 1966

Mexico 1970

Mexico in thrall to Brazilians' beautiful game
Mexico 1970

Germany 1974

Dutch take plaudits but Germany take the prize
Germany 1974

Argentina 1978

Kempes key as Argentina are crowned with confetti
Argentina 1978

Spain 1982

Brazil shine but Rossi strikes Spanish gold for Italy
Spain 1982

Mexico 1986

Maradona lights up the world – with a helping hand
Mexico 1986

Italy 1990

Germany hit winning note as Italian chorus fades
Italy 1990

USA 1994

Brazil back on top in football's final frontier
USA 1994

France 1998

Zidane lights the blue-touch paper for France
France 1998

Korea/Japan 2002

Redemption for Ronaldo as world's eyes turn east
Korea/Japan 2002

Germany 2006

Italy conquer the world as Germany wins friends
Germany 2006

South Africa 2010

Pride for Africa as Spain strike gold
South Africa 2010

Brazil 2014

Germans reign as Brazil thrills the world
Brazil 2014

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Russia welcomes the world

Qatar 2022

Maiden finals for the Middle East
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