The wait for the FIFA World Cup 2018 is very nearly over with only a couple of weeks to go until the tournament begins.
Although, the tournament will be missing big names such as Italy, USA, Netherlands and Chile, an estimated 3 billion viewers are expected to be glued to their seats to watch the most coveted sports even in the world.
This summer’s feast of football gets under way on June 14, with hosts Russia taking on Saudi Arabia.
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With 32 teams taking part it is always difficult to pick a winner, but some teams are inevitably better equipped than others when it comes to personnel.
However, at every major tournament, there is always room for underdogs who can come out from the blue and surely cause an upset.
Late injuries to key players could still upset calculations but, there are only some teams with a realistic chance of lifting the trophy.
And so, without further delay, we take a look at the favorites and underdogs of FIFA World Cup 2018:
The stage is set.
Are you ready?
Image Credits: Google Images
Sources: Goal, ESPN, BBC
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