days, players | Franz Beckenbauer The Germany Football Team - Die Mannschaft legend is one of only two men to have won the FIFA World Cup as both player and coach. His triumphs came in 1974 and 1990 respectively, and he was also a losing finalist in 1966 as a player and 1986 as a coach.

Who else can't wait for the FIFA World Cup to kick off

In a ‘team talk’ given as if the players were about to emerge from the tunnel, some of the coaching staff of the teams who will be in Russia, have given important advice to the lucky fans that will follow – and be a part of – all the action.

ICYMI The official 23-man squads for the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Genius or madness We remember AUF - Selección Uruguaya de FútbolSebastian Abreu's 'Panenka' winner against Ghana in 2010 ¡La genialidad y sangre fría del Loco! Recordamos el penal definitivo a lo 'Panenka' de Sebastián Abreu que clasificó a Uruguay para las semifinales de Sudáfrica 2010. English: https://fifa.to/4PwrKhEYaN Français : https://fifa.to/e/qkz6vk20aN

When Сборная России по футболу and Saudi Arabia kicked off the 2018 FIFA World Cup... Capture your moment with a rival fan, share it with #RivalHug and win a trip to the FIFA World Cup final! T&Cs https://fifa.to/IG8yg3DnAN

Which match are you most looking forward to

Dear Fans. During the World Cup, please follow the example of Carles Puyol and respect your fellow fans. Thank You.

It's "Super Saturday"! Are you ready to get treated to these four exciting fixtures ❤⚽ v v v v