2018 FIFA World Cup: Teams, Fixtures, Stadiums and players

FIFA World Cup News 2018

The FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia was started on June 14 and ends on July 15. FIFA’s choice to award the 2018 World Cup to Russia for this edition. FIFA Associations executive committee members shortly before they voted on the hosting of the World Cup 2018 Russia. This year, FIFA World Cup News 2018 is a hot topic for every football lover who wants everything about the teams and tournament.

FIFA began a pattern of alternation between the Americas and Europe. The former Executive Committee, also known as FIFA’s Council, selected the host country by voting. It will be the biggest celebration in the football world. In this tournament, 32 teams participate and most prestigious tournament of all football countries.

Russia Football World Cup was the sponsor and Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola. A total of 64 games have been played to decide the winner of the FIFA World CupZabivaka, the Official Mascot for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.

FIFA World Cup News 2018 for Qualifier Teams List

The World Cup 2018 was set to be the most politically charged tournament in every aspect.

32 teams Russia 2018 World Cup

In 2028, World cup tournaments were organized in Russia, and 32 Teams participated in this World Cup. Brazil is the only team to have participated in every FIFA World Cup edition in History.

Europe (13): Russia (host Country), Belgium, Germany, England, Spain, Poland, Iceland, Serbia, France, Portugal, Switzerland, Croatia, Sweden, Denmark
South America (4): Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia
North/Central America (3): Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama
Africa (5): Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia
Asia (5): Iran, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Australia

World Cup World Cup mascot Zabivaka
FIFA World Cup News 2018

Zabivaka will play a very important role in the upcoming 2018 world cup tournament. The wolf will not only promote the event, it entertains crowds by spreading out fun, energy at the stadiums.

World Cup mascot Zabivaka received 53% of the one million votes in a Fifa poll, beating competition from a tiger who got 27% and cat which collected 20% of the votes. A huge gap win, I must say great choice RUSSIA.

 This Zabivaka developed by a Female student. This is a charming, confident and social. He creates always fun to be around. He will surely be remembered for a very long time by football fans all over the world.” Great word Ronaldo we must say.

FIFA World Cup 2018 Stadiums List

FIFA World Cup 2018 Stadiums List stadium list which has been selected for world cup 2018.

Stadium NameSeatsYear built/Opening
Luzhniki Stadium49,300 seats2013
Saint Petersburg67,000 seats2017
Sochi67,000 seats2013
Fisht Stadium48,000 seats2013
Nizhny Novgorod45,000 seats2017
Rostov-on-Don45,000 seats2017
Samara Arena Stadium45,000 seats2013
Saransk45,000 seats 2013
Samara Arena Stadium45,000 seats2017
Moscow Stadium42,000 seats2014
Kaliningrad35,212 seats2017

FIFA World Cup News 2018: Fan Fest

Fan Fest is a free-of-charge event where every soccer lover can enjoy an exciting music and cultural entertainment programme. FIFA Fan Fest venues announced for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.

Host CityLocationCapacity
EkaterinburgMayakovsky Central Park of Entertainment and CultureCote D’Ivoire
KaliningradTsentralnaya Square25,000
KazanFamily Center Kazan30,000
MoscowVorobyovy Gory 40,000
Nizhny NovgorodMinina i Pozharskogo Square 15,000
 SamaraKuybysheva Square 35,000
 SaranskSovetskaya Square 25,000
 SochiSouth Mall of the Seaport 10,000
 Volgograd 62 Armii Embankment 30,000

List of FIFA World Cup Players Squad

Here is the 32 team List of FIFA World Cup Players Squad

 Team Base Camp For FIFA World Cup Players

A total of 123 visits were made by the various team delegations to the proposed TBCs during the selection process. FIFA has confirmed the list of Team Base Camps (TBCs) of the 32 teams that will participate in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are in Group D alongside Croatia. Iceland and Argentina prompting the team to opt for the Essentuki as their World Cup base.

List of Team Base Camps for 2018 FIFA World Cup

2018 FIFA World Cup Rankings Before the World Cup

Germany is top in FIFA World Ranking and Brazil is second on this list. (last updated 3 may 2018)

RankTeamTotal Points
1Germany1544(1543.99)
2Brazil1384(1384.24)
3Belgium1346(1345.65)
4Portugal1306(1306.35)
5Argentina1254(1253.61)
6Switzerland1179(1179.21)

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