Which 32 teams have qualified for Russia 2018 World Cup?

World Cup 2018 – which 32 teams have qualified for Russia? 1 Europe. 2 Russia (hosts) 3 Belgium. 4 Croatia. 5 Denmark. 6 England. 7 France. 8 Germany. 9 Iceland. 10 Poland.

Which countries have been confirmed as hosts of the World Cup?

World Cup qualifying is over, and all 31 countries who will join hosts in Russia next summer have been confirmed. Five-time winners Brazil are there, as are defending champions Germany, plus Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, England, France,…

Who won the 1998 World Cup in France?

Pedigree: France won the World Cup when they hosted the tournament in 1998 and also reached the final eight years later, losing on penalties to Italy. They reached the quarter-finals in Brazil in 2014 and were runners-up as hosts at Euro 2016. Key player: Antoine Griezmann.

How many anti-doping rule violations have there been in Russia?

Anti-doping rule violations Year Russian ADRV Total world ADRV Russian proportion As of 2015 176 1,901 9.3\% 31 January 2017 2016 69 1,326 5.2\% 31 December 2017 2017 82 1,459 5.6\% 31 May 2019 2018 144 1,640 8.7\% 2 March 2020

What has been the impact of doping in Russian sports?

Systematic doping in Russian sports has resulted in 47 Olympic and tens of world championships medals being stripped from Russian competitors—the most of any country, more than four times the number of the runner-up, and more than 30\% of the global total.

Why has Russia been banned from major sporting events?

Russia, who hosted the 2018 World Cup, have been banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada). Under the terms of the ban, barring an appeal, the Russia flag and anthem will not be allowed at any major events in the four-year period.