Michy Batshuayi says the only thing Belgium are lacking is silverware. Will this be the year they lift the FIFA World Cup Trophy

#OnThisDay in 2006, Tim Cahill scored Australia's first ever goal in the FIFA World Cup

International Friendlies involving Russia 2018-bound sides: Korea Republic 2-0 Honduras Nigeria 1-1 Congo DR Turkey 2-1 IR Iran Italy 2-1 Saudi Arabia Portugal 2-2 Tunisia France 2-0 Republic of Ireland Japan 0-2 Ghana Austria 1-0 Russia

Kuba Błaszczykowski has become the third player to play 100 senior international matches for Poland.

7⃣ DAYS TO GO! Which of these No.7s will shine the brightest at the FIFA World Cup in Russia

The energy is rising.⚽ fans across the globe are ready to bring every inch of passion to the #WorldCup. One group in particular is making noise already . Introducing Fan Movement by FIFA. Stay tuned for more fan stories. #WeLiveFootball

Group B: IR Iran v Spain (20 June)

Would you cycle 5⃣1⃣4⃣5⃣km to cheer on your team at the FIFA World Cup ‍♂️ Saudi Arabia fan Fahd Al-Yahya did, and received a warm welcome from the Green Falcons Full story https://fifa.to/HBK7cQ6HIN

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The #WorldCup is 1⃣0⃣ days away! Fans around the globe are warming up. Check out these football skills! Show off your freestyle ability on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using: #WeLiveFootball. We might just share YOUR !

days, players | Miroslav Klose The prolific striker played a key role in Germany Football Team - Die Mannschaft’s World Cup triumph in 2014, becoming the competition’s all-time leading goalscorer. He had previously starred at Korea/Japan 2002, where he reached the Final and was the tournament’s second-top scorer, at Germany 2006, where he finished third and won the adidas Golden Shoe, and at South Africa 2010, where Germany again secured third place.

Group G: Tunisia v England (18 June)