December 10, 2013
FIFA dismiss World Cup draw conspiracy theory – World Soccer Daily
FIFA has dismissed conspiracy theories surrounding the 2014 World Cup draw, saying nothing untoward occurred at last week’s event in Brazil.
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World Cup 2018
Welcome to our World Cup 2018 page where you can get all the latest news on the tournament in Russia. We have created this page to make sure you are up to date with the TV schedule, fixtures, squads, and injuries for each team so you don’t miss any of the action.
World Cup Dates: The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 14th to the 15th of July 2018. Take a look at all the key dates you need to know about here.
World Cup Qualified Teams: Take a look at how each team qualified for the tournament.
World Cup Friendlies: We have put together a comprehensive list of all the international friendlies taking place before the tournament kicks off on the 14th of June. Make sure you know who your team is warming up against.
World Cup Fixtures: Take a look at the list of fixtures that will make up the group and knockout stages for the 2018 World Cup.
World Cup Groups: The World Cup Draw took place in December 2017, and it revealed some compelling group matches to look forward to. Take a look at who is playing who here.
World Cup Venue: Russia: Stadium Guide
Stadium Guide: Take a look at our stadium guide (Getty Images)
Team Guides
Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Uruguay
Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Iran
France, Australia, Peru, Denmark
Argentina, Iceland, Croatia, Nigeria
Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Serbia
Germany, Mexico, Sweden, South Korea
Belgium, Panama, Tunisia, England
Poland, Senegal, Colombia, Japan
World Cup TV Schedule: Take a look at our handy guide on the TV schedule for the tournament. The BBC and ITV are sharing coverage of the group stages so make sure you know what is being televised where.
World Cup Rising Stars – We have selected some young players who we think could take the next step to becoming global superstars.
World Cup Injuries: Stay up to date with all the injuries to players likely to have been involved in the World Cup here.
World Cup Favourites: See who we think are the favourites for the tournament.
World Cup Outsiders: See who we think could be an outside shot at the World Cup in Russia.
World Cup History
History of the World Cup Trophy: Read about its design, theft, and the general history about one of the most famous trophy’s in the world.
World Cup Golden Boot Winners: Who has won the Golden Boot at each World Cup? Find out here.
The 2014 World Cup took place in Brazil and was won by Germany in a final against a Lionel Messi led Argentina side. It was a tense affair with the German side prevailing due to a Mario Gotze goal in extra-time.
However, the tournament was best remembered for Germany’s demolition of Brazil, 7-1 in the semi-final.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSycmJ3uSsI
The 2018 World Cup will have the world’s best on show with stars like Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar playing for juggernaut sides Argentina, Portugal, and Brazil.
But there will also be stars on lesser known teams like Christian Eriksen of Denmark, Mohamed Salah of Egypt, and Kevin De Bruyne on a Belgium side with huge potential.
Two notable absentees from the tournament are the Netherlands who failed to get out of their qualification group, and Italy, who lost to Sweden in the qualification playoffs.
We have also finished our World Soccer 500 – 2018 Edition where we compile a list of the 500 Most Important players on the planet. Check out the lists below.
Throughout the years we have also put together Talent Scout reports on players before they became stars. You can read about Raphael Varane, Ivan Rakitic, David Silva and many more stars when they were youngsters. Check them out below.
Also don’t forget to check out our social media channels for all the latest updates on the tournament. World Soccer on Facebook. World Soccer on Twitter.
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December 6, 2013
Alcides Edgardo Ghiggia takes centre stage at World Cup draw
Alcides Edgardo Ghiggia may not be a household name in many countries but in his homeland, Uruguay, he enjoys legendary status, and even in Brazil his name carries a particular resonance.
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November 14, 2013
Another black mark for Brazil 2014
Brazil has chalked up another black mark in its confused preparations for next year’s World Cup and the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
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December 6, 2012
FIFA reassured as Brazil 2014 is back on track
FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke has cautioned World Cup watchers against trying to compare Brazil’s preparations and staging of the 2014 finals with South Africa 2010.
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November 29, 2012
Brazil 2014: everything might just be alright on the night
After all the years when questions featuring ‘Sao Paulo’ and ‘Opening Match’ in the same sentence would fire Jerome Valcke into the stratosphere, an uneasy peace has been accomplished.
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May 8, 2012
FIFA play the long game in World Cup scrap with Brazil
Amid growing concerns about their readiness to host the 2014 World Cup finals, representatives of Brazil's organising committee are due in Zurich this week for showdown talks with FIFA chiefs.
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March 5, 2012
IFAB meeting overshadowed by latest Brazil-FIFA World Cup spat
Saturday's eagerly awaited IFAB meeting became almost a sideshow, as FIFA and Brazil continued their ongoing war of words over preparations for the 2014 World Cup finals.
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February 16, 2012
Brazil’s World Cup preparations: one step forward two steps back
Just when FIFA thought Brazil was making significant progress in its planning for the 2014 World Cup finals, more bad news arrives.
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January 9, 2012
Brazil faces “biggest embarrassment in World Cup history” – Romario
With time running out and little sign of progress in the country's preparations, Brazil legend Romario has spoken out about his concerns for the 2014 World Cup finals.
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December 22, 2011
FIFA protocol bungle causes further delay for Brazil 2014
An accidental snub by Sepp Blatter towards the Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, has caused unintended consequences.
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November 14, 2011
The trials and tribulations of hosting a World Cup
Russian politics may not be to everyone's tastes, but when it comes to hosting the World Cup, the country's ability to get things done is just what FIFA wants.
