Year: 2018

CHORZOW, POLAND - MARCH 27: Robert Lewandowski of Poland celebrates scoring a goal during international friendly match between Poland and Korea Republic at Slaski Stadium on March 27, 2018 in Chorzow, Poland. (Photo by Lukasz Sobala/PressFocus/MB Media/Getty Images)

Ranking the World Cup groups

Group H preview: The Group of Life

Group F preview: Germany favorites in Group of Death

10 young players to watch

Germany's team-mates celebrate with the World Cup trophy after they won the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina 1-0 following extra-time at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images)

This is Germany’s chance to join the greats

Paul Pogba of France national team gestures during the international friendly football match between Russia and France on March 27, 2018 at Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Mike Kireev/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

France’s potential is tantalizing, but they have much to prove

GENEVE, SWITZERLAND - MARCH 26: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the International Friendly match between Portugal v Holland at the Stade de Geneve on March 26, 2018 in Geneve Switzerland (Photo by Soccrates/Getty Images)

Group B preview: Spain, Portugal to battle for top spot

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 13: Per Mertesacker of Germany holds the trophy a loft during the 2014 World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina at The Maracana Stadium on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

World Cup 2018 power rankings

BRUSSEL, BELGIUM - JUNE 6: Romelu Lukaku of Belgium celebrates 1-0 with Eden Hazard of Belgium during the International Friendly match between Belgium v Egypt at the Koning Boudewijnstadion on June 6, 2018 in Brussel Belgium (Photo by Erwin Spek/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Belgium’s golden generation are running out of chances

ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 1, 2018: A 2018 FIFA World Cup flag on Palace Bridge. Alexander Demianchuk/TASS (Photo by Alexander DemianchukTASS via Getty Images)

The ultimate guide to watching the World Cup at work

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Rating the best and worst kits of the 2018 World Cup

CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 6: Treveon Graham #21 of the Charlotte Hornets handles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 6, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Group C preview: Peru can surprise France

Argentina's forward Gonzalo Higuain (L) chats with forward Lionel Messi during the international friendly football match against Haiti at Boca Juniors' stadium La Bombonera in Buenos Aires, on May 29, 2018. (Photo by Juan MABROMATA / AFP) (Photo credit should read JUAN MABROMATA/AFP/Getty Images)

Group D preview: Argentina under pressure in difficult group

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Harry Kane of England celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between England and Slovenia at Wembley Stadium on October 5, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Southgate’s young Lions may benefit from lack of pressure

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 10: Players of Brazil celebrate their victory after winning the match between Brazil and Chile for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifier at Allianz Parque Stadium on October 10, 2017 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)

Brazil are good enough to exorcise ghosts of 2014

Visitors walk through Red Square near Saint Basil's cathedral in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Russias currency extended its plunge, dropping to the weakest level since Dec. 2016, as investors weighed the implications of the toughest U.S. sanctions yet. Photographer: Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Amid political turbulence, the World Cup must go on

Andres Iniesta (FC Barcelona) David Silva (Manchester CIty) during a International friendly match between Spain against Switzerland in La Ceramica Stadium, Villarreal, Spain, on 03 June of 2018. (Photo by Jose Breton/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Spain can dominate in Russia despite political uncertainty at home

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 10: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal (c) lifts the Henri Delaunay trophy after his side win 1-0 against France during the UEFA EURO 2016 Final match between Portugal and France at Stade de France on July 10, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Cristiano Ronaldo seeks immortality with Portugal in Russia

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - JUNE 08: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been processed using a digital filter) Marco Reus of Germany in action during the International Friendly match between Germany and Saudi Arabia at BayArena on June 8, 2018 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Scheuber/Bongarts/Getty Images)

World Cup favorites look stronger than ever

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 17: Kris Dunn #32, David Nwaba #11 and Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls walk up the court against the Golden State Warriors on January 17, 2018 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Free Agency 2018: 5 offseason targets for the Chicago Bulls

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 11: Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers on the bench in the second half at Staples Center on April 11, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Julius Randle

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OMAHA, NE - MARCH 25: Grayson Allen #3 of the Duke Blue Devils concentrates at the free throw line against the Kansas Jayhawks during the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional Final at CenturyLink Center on March 25, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

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CLEMSON, SC - OCTOBER 07: Defensive end Clelin Ferrell #99, defensive lineman Christian Wilkins #42, and defensive end Austin Bryant #7 of the Clemson Tigers celebrate after a play against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the game at Memorial Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images)

NFL-ready defense makes Clemson preseason national title favorite

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CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 09: Jose Martinez #38 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with Carlos Martinez #18 after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 9, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 09: Curtis Blaydes celebrates after defeating Alistair Overeem in their heavyweight fight during the UFC 225 event at the United Center on June 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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