World Cup power rankings: Spain back at the top

theguardian.com ^ | March 28, 2018 | Nick Ames

[Berlin_Freeper]

Most World Cup teams played two games over the recent international break and here we assess how all of them fared

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Roundup PING!

Going to add to this thread over the next months. Should be a snowball effect nearer the WC start so bookmark and check like every week or so.

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Fifa investigates Pogba, Dembele 'racist' chants in Russia

There will be no British referees at the 2018 World Cup in Russia for the first time in 80 years. Fifa has announced 99 referees and assistants for the tournament, with none from England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

RABAT, Morocco -- In just over two months, FIFA will vote to decide the hosts of the 2026 World Cup when Congress chooses between the United bid from the United States, Mexico and Canada and that of Morocco, which is bidding for the fifth time.

[Joe Boucher]

Well i guess
After thruogy huniliating Argentina 6. 1. The other day

[Joe Boucher]

Well i guess
After thruogy huniliating Argentina 6. 1. The other day

[kearnyirish2]

I place no stock whatsoever in friendly matches, and only watch those where two countries really dislike each other (Peru & Ecuador, for example). Otherwise, they are like the Pro Bowl; nobody is going to risk serious talent - especially months before the World Cup. The US can play their hearts out because at best they won’t be in the World Cup for four years and a few months...

[oldplayer]

Spain number 1. How will that affect the US Nat’s World Cup draw? Oh, yeah . . .. I guess we won’t get put into the “Group of Death” this year.

It takes some effort to get excited this WC. I am sure when the games begin, it will be fun. Thanks for posting and keeping us interested, Berlin_Freeper.

[Joe Boucher]

Too true.
A shame the U.S. Won’t be there.
Fact is, one more international Murder by Moscow and no one will be showing up.

[safeasthebanks]

As always thanks for posting.

[kearnyirish2]

The World Cup supersedes politics, and most countries have no interest in the Russia/Britain spat. I don’t know anyone cares; they showed up for the Olympics while Russia seized part of Ukraine...

[Rummyfan]

No Italy, no Netherlands. All things being equal, Germany always seems a good bet to make the final. How about France? And of course the South American powers Brazil and Argentina.

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The United States is the only country to have two referees selected to officiate games at this summer's World Cup

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The average cost for a single collector to complete Panini’s World Cup 2018 sticker book is £773.60, a leading mathematician has calculated.
Even with 10 friends swapping it might still cost them each £247 on average to complete the album, maths professor says

'got, got, need!'

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World Cup 2018 kits: Every home and away shirt rated

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England’s preparations for Russia 2018 could be derailed by the new Adidas Telstar 18 ball that’s being used at the World Cup. England won’t be able to get much practice with it due to a contract with Nike to use their Ordem V ball instead.

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Adidas Telstar 18
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PLAY TEST REVIEW : adidas Telstar 18 World Cup Official Match Ball

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Inside adidas Telstar 18 Official Match Ball - Designer Interview

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JASON DERULO - COLORS (Coca-Cola Anthem for the 2018 FIFA World Cup) Official Lyric Video

The Coca-Cola Anthem for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ Jason Derulo Partnership Announcement

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FIFA World Cup official songs
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I'm going with this...

Imagine Dragons - Believer Published on Mar 7, 2017

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