2018 FIFA World Cup: Teams gear up for football extravaganza in Russia

12 Jun 2018 2:05 PM IST

32 teams will battle it out for the grand prize as action kicks on June 14.

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With doubts about Mohamed Salah's fitness still lingering, Hector Cuper's men will be out to prove that they're more than just the Liverpool forward. (Photo: AFP)
With a mean defence and frontline consisting of Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani, the South Americans could well prove to be the underdogs. (Photo: AFP)
With stars such as Luka Modric, Mario Mandzukic and Ivan Rakitic, the Croats will be aiming to replicate the heroics of 1998. (Photo: AFP)
With a perfect blend of youth and experience, Spain's golden generation will be beaming with confidence under new coach Julen Lopetegui. (Photo: AFP)
After constant heartbreaks at the World Cup 2014 and successive Copa America tournaments, Argentina's hopes will once again be pinned on Lionel Messi. (Photo: AFP)
The European champions will aim to go all the way led by talismanic skipper Cristiano Ronaldo. (Photo: AFP)

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32 teams will battle it out for the grand prize as action kicks on June 14.