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The biggest sporting event in the world is set to get under way in June and so too will its fantasy football variants - we offer a helping hand

The likes of Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar and Salah will be gracing Russia in June and you can create an all-star team for a chance to win great prizes

Drawn alongside Spain, Portugal and Iran in Group B, Herve Renard's compact side men look unlikely to progress beyond the first stage in Russia

With the tournament getting closer, Goal takes a look at the stars who may miss out on a place in their respective national team squad

Today's stars travel to Russia hoping to seal a place among the greats, but many icons never get to taste that success. Here are some notable names

Cristiano Ronaldo was more or less guaranteed to be on the plane to Russia, but who else will join him at the tournament?

Having enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in 2017-18, a highly-rated playmaker is hoping to further his game and follow in some illustrious footsteps

The Spaniard has signed a contract extension until 2020 and his ability to coax performances from his star duo has been key to productive Belgian form

The Portuguese midfielder has suffered a second successive disappointing season at club level, which has seen him miss out on the World Cup

The Real Madrid star is the big name on Fernando Santos' final list heading into the tournament in Russia, while Ruben Neves misses out

The Red Devils boss admits he would welcome the opportunity to bring a fellow Portuguese back to Old Trafford, but he cannot see Real Madrid selling

The midfielder was a Euro 2016 winner with his nation but cannot find a place among the 35 called up for Russia

The hopes of a nation rest on the Real Madrid star, says the Manchester United boss, who believes Lionel Messi is under similar pressure