THE World Cup 2018 Book: Everything You Need to Know About the Soccer World Cup (World Cup Russia 2018)

Are you wondering which teams will be participating in the 2018 World Cup, which are the up-and-coming players to watch out for, what the coaches'strategies will be, or what the games in Russia will look like? Then look no further. THE World Cup 2018 Book is a fun, informative guide to the soccer World Cup in Russia. The book provides all the information anyone would want to know about the World Cup, including in-depth detail about all 32 teams—the players, coaches, their histories, and strategies—and background information on each Russian stadium that will host a game, past World Cups, along with a look at FIFA (the organizing body of the World Cup). Not only will you find information on the current teams and playing conditions, but you will also gain a bit of insight into the history of the World Cup. Through detailed descriptions and fun anecdotes, author Shane Stay will make you feel as though you are there at the Cup. Experience the World Cup with THE World Cup 2018 Book and know all there is to know about the 2018 soccer World Cup! Cover......Page 1 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 Introduction......Page 11 Chapter 1 The 32 Teams of 2018 World Cup Russia......Page 17 List of Teams......Page 19 2018 World Cup Final Draw......Page 20 Europe......Page 21 Germany......Page 22 Spain......Page 33 England......Page 42 France......Page 54 Russia......Page 61 Belgium......Page 67 Croatia......Page 72 Denmark......Page 76 Iceland......Page 81 Poland......Page 86 Portugal......Page 91 Serbia......Page 95 Sweden......Page 98 Switzerland......Page 103 South America......Page 108 Brazil......Page 109 Argentina......Page 119 Uruguay......Page 131 Peru......Page 137 Colombia......Page 142 North America......Page 146 Costa Rica......Page 147 Mexico......Page 152 Panama......Page 158 Africa......Page 162 Egypt......Page 163 Morocco......Page 167 Nigeria......Page 171 Senegal......Page 176 Tunisia......Page 180 Asia......Page 184 Australia......Page 185 Iran......Page 191 Japan......Page 196 Saudi Arabia......Page 202 South Korea......Page 207 Chapter 2 World Cup History......Page 215 A Brief Overview of Each World Cup From 1930 to Today......Page 217 The Interesting Role of Corner Kicks in the World Cup......Page 230 Top Flopping Teams......Page 233 Chapter 3 FIFA: The Organizing Body of World Cups......Page 237 FIFA Headquarters......Page 239 FIFA Membership......Page 240 Laws of the Game......Page 241 Trouble in Paradise: FIFA Makes Worldwide News......Page 242 A Look Ahead to World Cup 2026......Page 246 2026 World Cup Bids......Page 247 World Cup Qualifications Explained......Page 248 10 Interesting Facts About the 2018 FIFA World Cup......Page 254 Chapter 4 Background on Russia......Page 257 A Brief Look at Each Venue—Russian Stadiums and Local History......Page 259 Closing Words......Page 277 Attention to Detail and Possession Passing......Page 280 German Soccer Moving Forward......Page 283 They Were Always Good......Page 285 A Historical Glimpse at English Coaching......Page 289 Dribbling: Where England Can Improve......Page 291 Brian Clough: The Best Coach That Never Was......Page 292 Getting Things Back on Track......Page 295 England’s Interesting Approach Down the Line......Page 297 Brazil Looking for World Cup Magic Again......Page 299 Neymar Living Up to Pele......Page 303 Comeback Teams for World Cup 2022......Page 308 Italy......Page 309 United States......Page 310 The Netherlands......Page 318 Chile......Page 323 Author’s Note......Page 329 Endnotes & Citations......Page 331 Are you wondering which teams will be participating in the 2018 World Cup, which are the up-and-coming players to watch out for, what the coaches' strategies will be, or what the games in Russia will look like? Then look no further. THE World Cup 2018 Book is a fun, informative guide to the soccer World Cup in Russia. The book provides all the information anyone would want to know about the World Cup, including in-depth detail about all 32 teamsthe players, coaches, their histories, and strategiesand background information on each Russian stadium that will host a game, past World Cups, along with a look at FIFA (the organizing body of the World Cup). Not only will you find information on the current teams and playing conditions, but you will also gain a bit of insight into the history of the World Cup. Through detailed descriptions and fun anecdotes, author Shane Stay will make you feel as though you are there at the Cup.Experience the World Cup with THE World Cup 2018 Book and know all there is to know about the 2018 soccer World Cup! Experience the World Cup with THE World Cup 2018 Book and know all there is to know about the 2018 football World Cup!