Spotlight On Russia

Japan didn’t qualify for a World Cup until 1998 – but they’ve been ever-present since – twice reaching the knock-out stages. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Senegal are back on the biggest stage of all – 16 years since their only other World Cup appearance. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Colombia were one of the standout teams at the last World Cup – going all the way to the quarter-finals - before losing out narrowly to hosts Brazil.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Poland have qualified for their first World Cup since 2006.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

England go to Russia aiming to make amends for recent disappointments in major tournaments. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Tunisia are back on the biggest stage for the first time since 2006.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Reaching their first ever World Cup meant so much to the people of Panama - they marked it with a national holiday For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Belgium’s Golden Generation are a team packed full of talented players and many will be at the peak of their powers in Russia. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

South Korea have qualified for a ninth consecutive World Cup – making them one of just a handful of sides to be ever present in the finals since 1986. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Sweden reached Russia via the play-offs, knocking out four-time World Cup winners Italy 1-0 - over two legs. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy