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Aliou Cisse's side don't boast much World Cup experience but will fancy their chances of emerging from a particularly open looking Group H

The 25-year-old's versatility was highly prized by manager Juan Carlos Osorio, which makes his departure because of injury a big blow

Our Fantasy writer picks out the 11 best players and values on offer in the Goal game including stars from Portugal, Spain, Germany, France and more

The Egypt international has enjoyed an unforgettable season and will be aiming to overcome injury to make his mark at the World Cup

The world's most expensive player is expected to deliver for Brazil this summer despite an injury-hit end to his first season at Paris Saint-Germain

The Spaniard is as clever as they come but the use of technology should cast an even more unfavourable light on a true master of the game's dark arts

The Real Madrid defender insists the national team is together, despite the sacking of Julen Lopetegui two days before their opener against Portugal

The Real Madrid and Portugal star is defined as much by his determination as he is by his astonishing achievements

You have decided on the players you think will get the better of Goal's chosen line-up for the extravaganza in Russia... so, who made the cut?

After defying the odds to win Euro 2016, the Selecao will again look to Cristiano Ronaldo to lead them to glory in what could be his last tournament

The Socceroos failed to win a match at the 2014 edition in Brazil and a tough group stage means a repeat could be on the cards at Russia 2018

The Basque coach was removed on Wednesday against the players' wishes and leaves La Roja in turmoil ahead of their opener against Portugal on Friday

The Italian legend picked his greatest ever World Cup six-a-side team but there was no place for the Argentine icon

With FIFA having announced the winners of the bid to host the finals in eight years, Goal takes a look at which cities will be participating

The PSG forward has risen to become on the superstars of the modern game and is already targeting immortality with his national team in Russia

The former Real Madrid defender steps in from his role as sporting director of the national team to manage his country at the World Cup

While a kind draw should see them end their long wait for a knockout stage win, Al Hain-Cole expects the Three Lions to fall to strong opposition

The Real Madrid manager-to-be was fired by his country after taking the position at the Champions League holders, causing La Roja's price to drift

He finished as the Champions League's top scorer for the sixth season in a row, but can the Portuguese shine at in Russia with his national team?

After failing to qualify for 2018, the U.S. federation got exactly the win it needed with the United Bid winning the hosting rights for 2026

The three nations will share hosting duties, and secure qualification for each nation, meaning Canada will compete in their second ever tournament

The club's general manager insists that they are not in negotiations with the Inter striker, but hopes to conclude a deal to acquire Emre Can

Having changed their manager since securing a spot at Russia 2018, our tipster believes a tough tournament is in prospect for the Asian side

The move threatens to destabilise one of the most highly-rated teams in the tournament, with La Roja set to play Portugal on Friday

Stefan Effenberg, who was excluded from the 1994 World Cup squad, believes that both the Arsenal and Manchester City stars should have been dropped

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond

Former United wideman Andrei Kanchelskis insists that the club do not have the required wide midfielders to truly succeed as they did in the 1990s

The Champions League finalists have continued their preparations for the new campaign by unveiling the strip they will wear away from Anfield

With a wealth of attacking talent to pick from, Roberto Martinez looks good value to guide the Red Devils to top spot over the Three Lions in Russia