A mixed group that sees teams compete from all corners of the globe!
As the highest ranking football team in the group, and with South American countries having already claimed nine of the twenty past World Cup titles, Uruguay has to be the favourites.
However, Russia won’t be beaten easily. After hearing that they would host the 21st FIFA World Cup back in 2010, Russia has been preparing for eight long years to stage and compete in the tournament. The pressure is on for them to make the most of their group matches which will see the Russian team face competition from Asia, South America and Africa.
Clinching overall victory would make Russia the seventh team to claim World Cup victory on home ground. First, they must face Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Uruguay!
Fifa ranking
66
best Performance
4th place
1966
best selling car
Kia Rio
Beware of being fined for driving a dirty car in Russia! You could risk a penalty of around £25 if your car isn’t clean.
Fifa ranking
70
best Performance
Last 16
1994
best selling car
Hyundai Accent
Until 2017, Saudi Arabia was the only country in the world that didn't allow women to get behind the driving wheel.
Fifa ranking
46
best Performance
First stage
1934 and 1990
best selling car
Chevrolet TFR
Relaxed parking regulations in Egypt mean that locals often park up with the hand brakes off to allow others to push their cars to make space.
Fifa ranking
17
best Performance
Champions
1930 and 1950
best selling car
Chevrolet Onix
In Uruguay, cows outnumber people four to one, so make sure to MOOve over in your car when you encounter cattle on the roads!
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