After they navigated their way to the summit of Group E at Russia 2018, Brazil’s mission will be to rectify their disappointing defeat at 2014 FIFA World Cup. Brazil played a draw with Switzerland in their opener and leaving it late to claim a 2-0 over Costa Rica, beating Serbia 2-0 to ultimately move on as expected group winners. As we can see Brazil’s journey has been anything but smooth until the Round of 16.

Mexico will need to answer one question: has their momentum going? They started off with two solid wins, a 1-0 victory over Germany, and then Mexico followed up with the defeat over Sweden with 3-0. They can still feel their confidence that they gained while playing in their most recent World Cup meeting with Brazil in 2014. They played a goalless draw in Fortaleza on June the 17th, which has been the only if the four encounters between the two sides that didn’t end in a Brazil victory.

Possible line-ups:

Brazil: Casemiro, Paulinho, Thiago Silva, Miranda, Filipe Luis, Fagner, Willian, Philippe Coutinho, Neymar, Gabriel Jesus, Alisson.

Mexico: Hector Herrera, Jonathan Dos Santos, Andres Guardado, Miguel Layun, Hugo Ayala, Carlos Salcedo, Jesus Gallardo, Carlos Vela, Javier Hernandez, Hirving Lozano, Guillermo Ochoa.


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Belgium vs Tunisia Soccer Preview-Predictions


Belgium will look to secure their place in the knock out stages at this Cup coming off a convincing win of 3-0 over Panama in their opening match when they meet with the team of Tunisia in Moscow on Saturday. Romelu Lukaku is expected to play a big role for his team at Russia 2018. He is one of the most solid players that the Red Devils have.

After a defeat to England with 2-1, the Carthage Eagles, on the other hand, are looking to bounce after that opening match. The Tunisians will need so much more attacking skills and intents if they are to move beyond the group stage at these world finals. Between these two teams, this will be the second World Cup meeting after they have played out a 1-1 draw at Korea/Japan 2002.

Did you know that these countries have met three times? Tunisia won friendly in 1992, and then both teams played out a draw at the 2002 World Cup. Then Belgium claimed a victory in a friendly game in 2014.



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Serbia vs Switzerland Soccer Preview-Predictions

Head-to-head in Kaliningrad on June 22nd in an all-European clash will come two confident and enticing teams. Serbia is so fresh after the win of a 1-0 win over Costa Rica, and they are now facing Switzerland team that held group favorites Brazil to a 1-1 draw.

Fully aware that Serbians have lost only twice in 13 matches against Swiss they know what is at stake and will certainly not be lacking for motivation.

A win would not fully guarantee Switzerland’s place in the second round, but the three points would see them take some decisive step towards achieving that aim. They are coming up against resolute opposition. Whenever the Helvetians have previously drawn their opening match at a World Cup, they ended up qualifying from their group in 1938, 1994 and 2006.

Did you know that Malden Krstajic, Serbia’s manager has happy moments of taking on Swiss as a player? Winning 59 caps for his country and have scored his first international goal against Die Nati in September 2001, during the campaign for qualification for the 2002 World Cup Korea/Japan. At that match, Yugoslavia won 2-1.

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Denmark is the favorites in this vital Group C, but not so overwhelming. These nations, Denmark and Australia are with respectable FIFA World Cup traditions and everything points so far to a highly competitive match, desperate to write new, successful chapters in their world finals history books.

Australia needs to put points on the table, after their match with France, while Denmark is already motivated by the knowledge that three points could mean a spot in the knockout stage. The possibility of winning successive matches for a just second time in Denmark’s World Cup history is very high.

For Socceroos fans, there are a couple of moments in history that will make a pleasant reading. Bert van Marwijk, the coach of Australia and Age Hareide, the coach of Denmark met in 2008 when the former was in charge of Netherlands and Hareide has been leading his homeland Norway.

Did you know that Denmark in all competitions has been unbeaten for 16 games, nine wins and seven draws since a 1-0 defeat by Montenegro which happened in 2006, precisely October 11th. Better on unbeaten runs are only Spain with 21 and Belgium with 20.


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IR Iran vs Spain Soccer Preview-Predictions

With three points under their belts, IR Iran is now at the top of Group B and is brimming with confidence. They did their homework while there was no doubt an element of luck about their late win against Morocco. But the team did exactly what was expected of them – and that’s to play with passion. From the draw to the opening match it was clear from the start that it would be hard for the Asian side to make it out of such a high-quality group.

Spain, the 2010 world champions pulled a 3-3 draw with Portugal, which was a spectacle worthy of a place in the World Cup history books, made a frantic start to the competition. They earned only a point for their exertions. Now the question is will Coach Fernando Hierro make changes for the second match? Well, he may not need to first of all by scoring a brace; Diego Costa showed that he belongs to the team’s system. All the players know their roles and positions very well with an customary ease. De Gea will be determined for sure not to concede three goals next time, and that’s something that captain Sergio Ramos would definitely support.


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Portugal vs Morocco Soccer Preview-Predictions

Into the first fixture of Group B’s second round, there are some wildly contrasting feelings in the respective team camps. Portugal is on the ride with the crest of a Cristiano-shaped wave after their talisman of a player and their captain performed a historic hat-trick which helped his side claim a 3-3 draw against their neighbors, Spain.

And on the other hand, Morocco will be crestfallen after a late Bouhaddouz own goal that happened to the match ended 1-0 with a defeat in their first FIFA World Cup game for two decades against IR Iran. Yet, Morocco will be hoping of history repeating itself. Just twice in 14 World Cup games, the Atlas Lions have won across five tournaments (including Russia 2018 so far) and the first of those victories was in Mexico 1986 against the Portuguese.

Did you know that Karim El Ahmadi, Manuel De Costa, Mbark Boussoufa and Nabil Dirar were all less two years old at the time when Morocco won their first match at the World Cup finals against Portugal at Mexico 1986? They will likely not remember Abdelrazzak Khairi and Abdelkarim Krimau helping their nation to fabled 3-1 victory.

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Russia vs Egypt Soccer Preview and Predictions

Following their games at the 2018 FIFA World Cup RUSSIA, Russia and Egypt couldn’t have arrived in Saint Petersburg with more disparate emotions. Dealing with pressure, Russia was the curtain-raiser in staggering style, while on the other hand, Egypt experienced their long-awaited return start off with a gut-wrenching defeat.

The victory Russia delivered, has transformed expectations because three points could even be enough to seal a round of 16 spots. Thankfully for Egypt, Mohamed Salah has been set to return from injury, so they have no time to waste. The return of the talismanic stature with the Pharaohs will undoubtedly up-lift their spirits after the late goal conceded against Uruguay.

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Poland vs Senegal Soccer Preview and Predictions

Senegal at their first ever FIFA World Cup in 2002, has defeated champions France in their Opening Match and they made it to the quarter-finals, before going down after the goal against Turkey. This team wrote a whole new chapter or better said wrote history for the country, as well for the new generations – featuring Sadio Mane. The captain Aliou Cisse, from 16 years ago from this team has gone to become the coach to the new one.

The team of Poland was desperately unlucky to go out in the quarter-finals of UEFA EURO 2016 on penalties, and the Lions of Teranga will be definitely eager to show their claws against them. After 12 years of absence, Adam Nawalka’s charges are back and all eyes will also be on Robert Lewandowski. His face appears on stamps back in his homeland and there’s no question why is that. Lewandowski scored no fewer than 16 goals in the qualifying phase and plus another three in two warm-up matches ahead of Russia 2018.

So definitely he will be looking to shine in his debut on the World Cup in Moscow’s Spartak Stadium.

Did you know that the youngest coach in at this World Cup is Senegal’s Aliou Cisse at 42?


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Colombia vs Japan Soccer Preview and Predictions

Columbia and Japan for years on are gearing up for another showdown. The two teams already met at Brazil 2014, and now they meet again in Group H action at Russia 2018. Colombia had an impressive victory against Japan resulting 4-1. What will the result be this time?

Colombia has their star man James Rodriguez. They are producing a string of eye-catching performances to advance. The team has more than enough to repeat history from Brazil, with the presence of all-time leading scorer Radamel Falcao. He is making his debut at the tournament, as injury has ruled him out of the previous edition.

This is Japan’s sixth successive participation and they have already established themselves as a fixture on the global stage. Japan’s team are full of hopes that with local coach Akira Nishino they will spark an upturn in fortunes.

Did you know that in Japan’s three matches against Colombia they are winless? Will Japan secure their first victory on this Cup?



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England and winning the World Cup is already something that’s kind of distant memory. It’s so much that everyone struggles to even remember that they had a victory against Slovenia, 1-0 almost eight years ago at South Africa 2010. Something noticeable is that none of those players was named in the team for Russia. The Three Lions have refreshed and have a new start with a host of young faces in the line-up since Gareth Southgate took over. Only five players have traveled to Brazil four years ago, so now this rejuvenated England team will attempt to end a four-game winless streak against Tunisia.

Far from pushovers the North Africans still have ambitions on their own at the tournament. Tunisia has shown that are tough and well-organized opponents.

Did you know that in 1998 in Marseille on June 15th the opening fixture of Group G was England against Tunisia? The match ended in England’s favor scoring 2-0.


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A fascinating contrast of styles delivers the opening match between Belgium and Panama in Group G.

Belgium goes strong with some serious momentum after delivering some impressive performances in their warm-up friendlies. Coach Roberto Martinez seems to boast a talented generation at the peak of its powers. With the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil and UEFA EURO 2016 under their belts, his players have brought solid international experience in their game. Now, they hope to reach totally new level In Russia.

Embarking on their first World Cup, Panama has no intention of giving an easy start. Wary of Belgium’s firepower coach Hernan Dario Gomez will be anxious for his side to keep things tight at the back.

Did you know that Belgium is undefeated in 11 matches against CONCACAF nations, with 9 wins and 2 draws? While Panama, on the other hand, has yet to prevail in nine previous meetings with European teams, losing 5 and drawing 4.


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This opening match between Sweden and Korea Republic could well decide their future, with defending Germany looming large in Group F.

The Swedes are a solid and well-knit unit that has qualified for Russia 2018 at the expense of Italy no less. This is their first game in the world finals in 12 years. Sweden is making their return, but this time without their talisman for the last decade, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The South Koreans have a very clear objective, embarking on their tenth
World Cup campaign. Their objective is to improve their performance, since in Brazil four years ago they went home early collecting a solitary point in the group stage.

Did you know that Sweden’s and Korea’s first face-off was back at the 1948 Olympic Games in London, where the Scandinavians won 12-0? Will Taeguk Warriors end their winless run against the Swedes in the first world finals encounter?

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Costa Rica vs Serbia Soccer Preview
As they arrive in Samara, a city that is famous as Russia’s aerospace center, Serbia and Costa Rica are ready to lift at the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018.

After getting out of a tough group with England, Uruguay, and Italy at Brazil 2014 journey Costa Rica have advanced all the way to the quarter-finals and were the Cinderella story of the tournament.

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Germany vs Mexico Soccer Preview
Much change has been forthcoming for Germany since their last FIFA World Cup appearance. A lot of experienced players have retired from the international team for the four-time champions, and the youngsters did not make the final 23 for Russia. But there are two things that have remained stable, and that’s Joachim Low and success. Unstoppable Germany breezed through World Cup qualifying, by winning 10 out of 10, scoring 43 and conceding just 4, lifted the FIFA Confederations Cup last year with their youthful squad. And on top of that Low has signed a contract until 2020.


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Brazil vs Switzerland Soccer Preview
Tournament favorites Brazil against Switzerland will provide a spectacular setting for the second match in Group E at the FIFA World Cup Russia at the Rostov Arena.

This Sunday game marks the return of the Brazilians after their devastating campaign on home soil in 2014. Two years in recovering from that traumatic match, and then thanks to Tite’s arrival as a coach of Brazil. He restored a sense of calm to the team. The five-time world champions have only six players with World Cup experience in their ranks, just like as was the case four years ago.


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Peru vs Denmark Preview World Cup 2018

Watching these two teams hearing their anthems in this World Cup will definitely be a very emotional moment. Peru has not qualified since Spain 1982, while Denmark has missed out on Brazil in 2014. For them to make it out of the group stage both teams need three points that will actually help them enormously since France are the red-hot favorites in Group C.
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Croatia vs Nigeria Preview World Cup 2018

Croatia and Nigeria are opening their campaigns against one another in Kaliningrad on June 16th. The first meeting is expected to be a cracker, it promises a lot. In group D where Croatia and Nigeria are equally accustomed to playing on the front foot, both are about to take initiative to have a kickstart. Read More

This is the second match in the tournament in the opening act on Day 2. Following the opening match between Russia and Saudi Arabia, both sides will be desperate to begin Group A in a positive style. For Egypt, this is a very big deal since this is the Pharaohs first FIFA World Cup match for nearly three decades. After the shoulder injury suffered by superstar Mohamed Salah, it has been something of a melodramatic build-up for Egypt.

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This match pits two FIFA World Cup title pretenders against each other. This match is literally the clash of the Titans. This will be their only second-ever meeting on football’s greatest stage. Meeting up on 35 occasions, Spain has boasted 16 wins and Portugal only 6.

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Striker Fyodor Smolov and winger Aleksandr Samedov have spoken ahead of Russia 2018. Both of them lead the team’s goals and assists charts. You will read also on what they both agree too through this chat.

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Team Brazil has had turbulent years and healing those wounds from their semi-final against Germany at Brazil 2014.

Five important keys to Tite’s Selecao shift

But now, judging by the results and the performances of the team things seem to have changed since then. This team touches down in Sochi on Sunday and seems that all of that turbulence is in the past. Their coach, Tite has not had to perform any kind of magic to make A Selecao to be serious contenders once more by trying to make them five-time world champions. Their back on track has 5 reasons why Brazil may be champions again under Tite’s command.


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The referee who will have the honor to judge on the Opening Match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup between Russia and Saudi Arabia on June 12th at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow is Nestor Pitana from Argentina. His compatriots Hernan Maidana and Juan Pablo Bellati will be assisting him together with Sandro Ricci from Brazil who has been designated as the fourth official.....


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FIFA World Cup Russia has the globe’s eyes turned towards them. The World Cup represents the final chance for coaches and players to show and prove themselves worthy of being the candidates for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2018.

Just a few weeks after the Russia 2018 the nominees will be announced and will be crowned on 15 July in Moscow. Also, there will be the annunciation of the top individual crowns in the man’s game. The Best FIFA Men’s Coach and The Best FIFA Men’s Player. With the number of nominees from 23 to just 10, for those seeking the top individual playing award, it will be definitely tougher this year.
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Do you know that if Germany succeeds to win again this year would tie Brazil’s record of winning the World Cup for most numbers of times? Also, no African nation has made it through to the Final 4. Did you know that?

These are just a couple of the records that might be broken this year. But let’s see what other records might break too... Read More