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What is El Tri manager Juan Carlos Osorio planning to do in a game he's had months to prepare for?

The 22-year-old has won titles in his career, but still is being tipped to be a rising star this summer. Can he cope with the expectations?

The Mexican national team coach has scoured the globe looking for any edge to push Mexico past its long-standing World Cup boundaries

There is no doubt the 39-year-old is a legend, but he's also a liability on the field for El Tri in what could be a hard-fought group

Brazil boast the likes of Neymar, Coutinho and Ederson, but are they the most valued team that will appear in Russia this summer?

Goal takes a look at all 32 challengers, with the tournament set to get under way on June 14

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

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

The Porto defender was unable to get back to his top level and is replaced on the squad by Pachuca midfielder Erick Gutierrez

Oliver Bierhoff believes that the decision of the two midfielders to take a picture with Turkey's president could affect the side in Russia

With Russia 2018 kicking off in just over a week, teams and fans are waiting in anticipation. But who do you think will triumph at the tournament?