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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Panama

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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Panama As the World Cup edges closer, we continue our run down of all 32 competing nations in Russia. Having already analysed England, Belgium and Tunisia from Group G, it’s time to round things off with minnows Panama.Hernan Dario Gomez’s side qualified for this summer’s tournament in st...

World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Tunisia

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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Tunisia As the World Cup edges closer, we continue our run down of all 32 competing nations in Russia. After analysing Group G favourites Belgium and England, it’s time to turn our attentions to Tunisia. The Eagles are gearing up for their first World Cup since 2006, which marked the end of three cons...

World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for England

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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for England Ahead looking to Belgium on Tuesday, we now turn our attention to Group G counterparts England, who are looking to ease their way to the last-16.The Three Lions head into the competition on a nine-match unbeaten run, winning six, including a 2-1 win over Nigeria last Saturday. The victory may not ha...

World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Belgium

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 World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Belgium As the World Cup edges closer, we continue our run down of all 32 competing nations in Russia. After concluding our analysis of Group F with South Korea on Monday, it’s time to kickstart Group G with Belgium. Roberto Martinez is gearing up for his first major tournament as Belgium manager afte...

World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for South Korea

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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for South Korea As the World Cup edges closer, we continue our run down of all 32 competing nations in Russia. After previewing Germany, Sweden and Mexico, it’s time to conclude our analysis of Group F with South Korea. The Tigers are gearing up for their ninth successive World Cup campaign but preparations h...

World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Mexico

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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Mexico Continuing our World Cup countdown, we take a closer look at Mexico having already run through Group F rivals Germany and Sweden.The north American powerhouse eased their way to Russia 2018 having lost just one of their 10 qualifying matches, winning six. Even then, that loss came at the hands of Ho...

World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Sweden

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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Sweden As the World Cup edges closer, we continue our run down of all 32 competing nations in Russia. After kick starting our previews of Group F with defending champions Germany, it’s time to delve into Sweden. Janne Andersson’s side are gearing up for their first World Cup campaign since 2006...

World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Germany

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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Germany As we enter June, our attention turns from Group E to Group F following our look into Costa Rica on Thursday.Next up is one of the tournament favourites and reigning world champions Germany, who’ll be out to defend their crown. Jogi Loew’s side secured their spot in the history books wit...

World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Costa Rica

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World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Costa Rica As the World Cup edges closer, we continue our run down of all 32 competing nations in Russia. Having delved into Brazil, Serbia and Switzerland already this week, it’s time to conclude Group E with a preview of Costa Rica. Oscar Ramirez’s side qualified for next month’s tournament...

World Cup Selection Dilemma: Who do France use to replace Payet?

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World Cup Selection Dilemma: Who do France use to replace Payet? Dimitri Payet’s thigh injury in Marseille’s Europa League final 3-0 loss to Atletico Madrid not only hindered the French side’s chance of European glory, but had an impact on France’s chances of World Cup glory. Payet would’ve been selected by Didier Deschamps for Russi...