Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Iceland – Trinidad & Tobago, which has a population of 1.3 million, was the previous smallest country to reach a World Cup back in 2006.
Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Nigeria – Nigeria were the first team from Africa to qualify for the upcoming World Cup, seeing off Group B opponents Zambia, Cameroon and Algeria.
Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Nigeria – The Super Eagles have only failed to qualify for one tournament -- Germany 2006 -- since their World Cup debut in 1994.
Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Germany – Boasting a 100% record in Group C of European qualifying, Germany could become the first team to retain the World Cup trophy since Brazil in 1962.
Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Serbia – Topping Group D of European qualifying ahead of the Republic of Ireland, Wales and Austria, the Eagles qualified for a first major international tournament since 2010.
Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Serbia – With six goals to his name, striker Aleksander Mitrovic found the back of the net once every 119 minutes.
Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Poland – Poland booked their return to the World Cup after a 12-year absence, topping Group E ahead of the likes of Denmark, Montenegro and Romania.
Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Poland – No player scored more during European qualifying than Robert Lewandowski. The Bayern Munich striker scored 16 times at a rate of once every 56 minutes.
Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers
England – Undefeated in Group F, Gareth Southgate's England qualified for their sixth World Cup with a game to spare.
Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Spain – Amid the furore of Catalonia's disputed independence referendum, Spain went undefeated and qualified from Group G of European qualifying with a match to spare after beating Albania 3-0.
Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Belgium – Spearheaded by the prolific Romelu Lukaku, Roberto Martinez's Red Devils dropped just two points throughout the entirety of their Group H European qualifying campaign. Belgium averaged 4.3 goals per game, more than any other team in World Cup qualifying.
Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Brazil – Dispelling memories of their dismal 7-1 defeat to Germany at the 2014 World Cup, Brazil topped South American qualifying with ease, finishing ahead of the likes of Uruguay, Chile, Colombia and Argentina.
Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Brazil – Neymar, Paulinho, Gabriel Jesus, Philippe Coutinho and Willian scored 23 goals between them.
Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Iran – Iran became the second team after Brazil to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, topping Group A of Asian qualifying without losing a game.
Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Iran – Led by former Portugal and Real Madrid head coach Carlos Queiroz, the Iranians will hope to add to their single World Cup win -- secured against the US at...
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