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We crunched the numbers on your World Cup predictions
There is still time to join FotMob’s World Cup Predictor! Make your picks, share your custom prediction graphic, and compete in leagues against friends. The predictor closes when Russia v. Saudi Arabia kicks off.
Your predictions
With over 150,000 predictions in FotMob’s World Cup predictor, the clear favorite to win the World Cup is…….Brazil! Here are the 10 most popular picks for World Cup victors:
1. Brazil
2. Germany
3. Argentina
4. France
5. Spain
6. Portugal
7. Belgium
8. England
9. Mexico
10. Egypt
Other notable facts:
– The most popular final matchup is Brazil v Germany.
– The least popular team was Japan, who have 25 brave predictors hoping they win the final.
– The most popular prediction for England was that they’ll lose in the semi-final.
– The favorite dark horse prediction is Mexico reaching the semi-final.
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14
Jun
2018
World Cup Today: The wait is over!
We’ve waited for 1,432 days and finally the World Cup is back! To get World Cup Today in your inbox each match day, sign up here.
Get up to speed
A quick roundup of the latest headlines as the tournament kicks off:
– Spain boldly sacked manager Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the tournament, replacing him with Fernando Hierro.
– The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
– England’s Marcus Rashford suffered a knock in training, but said there is “nothing to worry about.”
– France’s Kylian Mbappe also had an injury scare, but is feeling “100%.”
What to watch for today
Russia v. Saudi Arabia | Group A
No pressure, Russia, but no host nation has ever lost the opening match of the World Cup. The hosts take on Egypt and Uruguay next, making this match a must-win both as a point of pride and for survival. Russia is the lowest ranked side at the tournament, but Saudi Arabia sit just three places above them and have lost their last three matches. Both teams typically sit deep defensively, but a draw does nothing for either of them, so hopefully we’re treated to an entertaining match. It may not be the most mouth-watering fixture, but as the curtain raiser, it’s still a must-watch.
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2018
Play FotMob’s World Cup Predictor!
World Cup fever is too contagious to miss out on. Get involved with FotMob’s World Cup Predictor to create your predictions, share your custom prediction graphic, and make every match matter.
You can make your predictions in the Predictor tab in our new World Cup mode (tap the “Russia 2018” button in the bottom right of the Matches tab), or on the FotMob website. Once your predictions are set you can create a league to compete against friends.
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Jun
2018
Play FotMob’s World Cup Predictor!
World Cup fever is too contagious to miss out on. Get involved with FotMob’s World Cup Predictor to create your predictions, share your custom prediction graphic, and make every match matter.
You can make your predictions in the Predictor tab in our new World Cup mode (tap the “Russia 2018” button in the bottom right of the Matches tab), or on the FotMob website. Once your predictions are set you can create a league to compete against friends.
Get previews of each World Cup match day in your inbox. Sign up for our World Cup Today newsletter.
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2018
FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia
The Telstar 18 World Cup ball refers to the original and classic Telstar from the 70’s. Both balls are black and white and were named as the “star of television”. The latter model features a modern pattern and an NFC chip that makes it possible to interact with the ball using their smartphones. Sustainability has been a key factor for Adidas during recent years, and they’ve made both the packaging and the ball itself recyclable.
Content courtesy of Worldcupballs.info
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2018
FIFA World Cup 2014 Brazil
Due to the questionable performance of the Jabulani, Adidas created the most tested ball ever for the Brazilian World Cup. The name “Brazuca,” voted on by fans, is an informal local term which describes the Brazilian way of life. The colours and ribbon design of the 6 ball panels symbolise the traditional multi-coloured wish bracelets worn in the country (fita do Senhor do Bonfim da Bahia), in addition to reflecting the vibrancy and fun associated with football in Brazil.
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2018
FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa
The official match ball of the 2010 FIFA World Cup was called Jabulani (meaning, “to celebrate and to have fun”). It was designed using 11 colors referring to not only the 11 players in a team but also the 11 languages and 11 colonies located in South Africa. The ball consists of only 8 panels and was unpopular with players. On long range shots it shifted in the air, making the flight of the ball unpredictable. Bizarrely, there is high demand (and high prices) for the Jabulani today, due to its popularity among foot-golfers, since the Jabulani can roll in the grass for longer distances than other recent balls.
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