FIFA has released the names of the referees and assistant referees who will take charge of games at World Cup 2018. The list currently contains 36 referees and 63 assistant referees. The VAR (Video Assistant Referees) will also be chosen from these 99. FIFA chooses referees based on “skills and personality, as well as his… Continue reading Referees At World Cup 2018
Month: March 2018
France At World Cup 2018
France’s record at the World Cup has been very mixed. The French national team finished third at World Cup 1958 in Sweden. The team featuring Just Fontaine provided France with a golden era that was not repeated until decades later. Michel Platini was the star of the rising French team in the 80s that won… Continue reading France At World Cup 2018
March 2018 Friendly Matches
With less than three months to go World Cup 2018 in Russia teams around the world use the FIFA international dates to prepare for the games. The March international break will be busy with many teams playing two or even games. The next times teams play friendlies will be in May and days before the… Continue reading March 2018 Friendly Matches
England At World Cup 2018
England, the so called inventor and home of football, have struggled at the international stage. The record of the English national team at the World Cup and European Championship is at best disappointing. The UEFA European Championship has never been won and the World Cup was last won at home in 1966. The best result… Continue reading England At World Cup 2018
Germany At World Cup 2018
Germany is of course one of the favourites to win in Russia. Being a world power and World Cup holders are just one of the many reasons for being a top contender for World Cup 2018. Germany’s national team boasts a large pool of talent who are almost all 30 years or younger. The reset… Continue reading Germany At World Cup 2018
100 Days To World Cup 2018
The countdown to the World Cup is down to 100 days. On June 14th 2018 the World Cup starts in Russia. The 32 qualified teams will have a series of friendlies later in March and later in the Spring as preparations reach the final stage. In Russia itself a new aspect of the game is… Continue reading 100 Days To World Cup 2018