Instant Expert: 2018 FIFA World Cup
It’s that time again — when people across the globe gather in large groups to cheer on their football (soccer) heroes for an entire month.
Yes, it’s 2018 FIFA World Cup. While it may be the most popular game on Earth, that doesn’t mean everyone watching the action from Russia is a soccer expert — and that may include you.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the format of this tournament, which kicks off Today (6/14)
There are eight groups and four teams per group. Teams play each of the other three teams in their group, with the top two teams in each group advancing to the knockout round. From here on in, you either win or go home.
There are eight groups and four teams per group. Teams play each of the other three teams in their group, with the top two teams in each group advancing to the knockout round. From here on in, you either win or go home.
Basically: 32 → 16 → 8 → 4 → 2 →1 world champion.
Teams
United States is not in the World Cup because it failed to qualify for the World Cup.
Italy and China are also out in qualifier
There were 4 teams represents United Kingdom in FIFA qualifier and only England enrolled into FIFA.
Stars on Jersey
The number of starts means number of championships. Brazil has the most champions so far.
Host of Russia
Russia did not participate into qualifiers because the host has the exclusive privilege
Substitute
There are only 3 chances to switch players for the whole game, and can’t switch back
Penalty
Yellow Card = Foul
Red Card = Foul Out
2 Yellow Card = 1 Red Card
2018 FIFA Schedule – Most of games will be breasted in FOX (Eastern Time)
Group Stage
Thursday, June 14
Russia vs. Saudi Arabia – 11 a.m.
Friday, June 15
Egypt vs. Uruguay – 8 a.m.
Morocco vs. Iran – 11 a.m.
Portugal vs. Spain – 2 p.m.
Saturday, June 16
France vs. Australia – 6 a.m.
Argentina vs. Iceland – 9 a.m.
Peru vs. Denmark – 12 p.m.
Croatia vs. Nigeria – 3 p.m.
Sunday, June 17
Costa Rica vs. Serbia – 8 a.m.
Germany vs. Mexico – 11 a.m.
Brazil vs. Switzerland – 2 p.m.
Monday, June 18
Sweden vs. South Korea – 8 a.m.
Belgium vs. Panama – 11 a.m.
Tunisia vs. England – 2 p.m.
Tuesday, June 19
Colombia vs. Japan – 8 a.m.
Poland vs. Senegal – 11 a.m.
Russia vs. Egypt – 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 20
Portugal vs. Morocco – 8 a.m.
Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia – 11 a.m.
Iran vs. Spain – 2 p.m.
Thursday, June 21
Denmark vs. Australia – 8 a.m.
France vs. Peru – 11 a.m.
Argentina vs. Croatia – 2 p.m.
Friday, June 22
Brazil vs. Costa Rica – 8 a.m.
Nigeria vs. Iceland – 11 a.m.
Serbia vs. Switzerland – 2 p.m.
Saturday, June 23
Belgium vs. Tunisia – 8 a.m.
South Korea vs. Mexico – 11 a.m.
Germany vs. Sweden – 2 p.m.
Sunday, June 24
England vs. Panama – 8 a.m.
Japan vs. Senegal – 11 a.m.
Poland vs. Colombia – 2 p.m.
Monday, June 25
Saudi Arabia vs. Egypt – 10 a.m.
Uruguay vs. Russia – 10 a.m.
Iran vs. Portugal – 2 p.m.
Spain vs. Morocco – 2 p.m.
Tuesday, June 26
Australia vs. Peru – 10 a.m.
Denmark vs. France – 10 a.m.
Nigeria vs. Argentina – 2 p.m.
Iceland vs. Croatia – 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 27
South Korea vs. Germany – 10 a.m.
Mexico vs. Sweden – 10 a.m.
Switzerland vs. Costa Rica – 2 p.m.
Serbia vs. Brazil – 2 p.m.
Thursday, June 28
Senegal vs. Colombia – 10 a.m.
Japan vs. Poland – 10 a.m.
England vs. Belgium – 2 p.m.
Panama vs. Tunisia – 2 p.m.
