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Swiss World Cup squad: Xhaka and Shaqiri lead the Alps Nation to Russia

The squad captained by Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner stopped Spain to a 1-1 draw in a friendly before World Cup

Egypt World Cup squad: Can a fit Salah shoulder Pharaohs to gold in Russia?

An entire generation of Egyptians were deprived of seeing the national team compete on the biggest stage.

Nigeria World Cup squad: Can Super Eagles fly high to grab gold in Russia?

The Nigeria Football Federation announced the final squad on their Twitter account

Serbia World Cup squad: Krstajic announces his 23-man group for Russia

Serbia were comfortable in qualification and one of their star players Aleksandar Kolarov was excellent in crucial moments

Senegal World Cup squad: Sadio Mane leads Teranga Lions to Russia

Returning to the World Cup after 16 years, Senegal looks to advance from a group missing sure winners

Panama World Cup squad: The first timers are placed in a tough group

Panama will have the oldest squad at the World Cup and will be physical with a defensive approach in their formation

Play with courage and fight until the end: Putin demands more from Russia

'We expect the team to play with dignity, for them to show modern, interesting football, and to fight until the end' says Putin

Fifa World Cup 2018: Russia ready with security plan to overcome threats

Security measures have been stepped up in the cities hosting matches, with some business activities limited

Tunisia World Cup squad: Can the Carthage Eagles cross first round barrier?

Long-term absentees Mohamed Larbi, Karim Laribi and Ahmed Akaichi have been left out, along with Scotland-based Bilel Mohsni

Palestinians rejoice as Argentina cancels world cup friendly against Israel

The Palestinian Football Federation had urged Messi not to take part and welcomed the scrapping of the game

More Indians are going to Russia in Fifa World Cup as travel bookings surge

Russia has recorded a 23 per cent month-on-month increase in flight searches from India during the tournament

Poland might need Lewandowski's fire in World Cup. Here's the 23-man squad

Poland is to play two friendlies before travelling to Russia; one against Chile on June 8 and the other against Lithuania four days later

Peru World Cup squad: 23 players who will travel to Russia with Guerrero

Peru will head to Russia with their talismanic captain Paolo Guerrero after almost missing him due to a doping ban

Ageing Iniesta can't be overworked for Spain to do well in World Cup: Habas

He has to sufficiently rested so that his performance is balanced until the end of the championship, says football tactician Antonio Habas

Fifa World Cup 2018: Is Joachim Low in-Sane to drop Leroy in German squad?

Sane has been snubbed ahead of Julian Draxler and Julian Brandt

Your Fan ID is visa-free ticket to Russia and FIFA World Cup 2018 matches

In order to enter Russia, foreign nationals will need to present either their laminated or printed FAN IDs at passport control

Mexico squad: 'El Tri' looks to break World Cup jinx with veteran Hernandez

Mexico have been drawn in Group F with defending champions Germany, Sweden and South Korea

Belgium World Cup squad: Do-or-die moment for Hazard's 'golden generation'

The general feeling among football fans is that this Belgium team still lacks the killer instinct and doesn't really believe in their ability to turn dreams into reality

Morocco World Cup squad: Renard's defensive firepower to take on biggies

Over half the players of Renard's Atlas Lions heading to Russia were born outside of Morocco, in either France, Spain, or the Netherlands.

Fifa World Cup 2018: Ramirez among three left out of Uruguay squad

Uruguay will be spearheaded in Russia by Barcelona forward Luis Suarez and Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani