Spotlight On Russia

Peru were the final team to qualify for Russia – winning a play-off against New Zealand – to reach their first World Cup since 1982. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Denmark missed out on the World Cup in Brazil 4 years ago - but they booked their place in Russia with a 5-1 play-off victory over the Republic of Ireland. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Australia took the long road to Russia – winning play-offs against Syria and Honduras to book their place at a fourth consecutive World Cup. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

France will be one of the favourites to win the World Cup - but they don't always perform to expectations. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

20 years on from their last appearance - Morocco are back at a World Cup. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Portugal defied the odds to win Euro 2016 and now manager Fernando Santos will be aiming for success on the world stage. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Iran have qualified for back to back World Cups for the first time in their history. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Spain are one of the favourites to win the tournament in Russia - despite crashing out at the group stages of the last World Cup. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Two-time World Champions Uruguay finished second in South American qualifying – avoiding a play-off for the first time since 1990. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Egypt have qualified for their first World Cup since 1990.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy