Kaliningrad is the venue for Friday’s crucial World Cup 2018 Group E clash between Serbia and Switzerland.

Volgograd is the venue for Friday’s World Cup 2018 Group D clash between Nigeria and Iceland and after disappointing in their opening match this looks very much like a “must win” game for the Super Eagles.

The first action World Cup 2018 on Friday sees Brazil take on Costa Rica in a Group E clash in Saint Petersburg

After fluffing their lines in their opening World Cup 2018 match Argentina are under pressure to deliver when they return to action against Group D leaders Croatia in Nizhny Novgorod on Thursday

France take on Peru in a World Cup 2018 Group C clash at Central Stadium, Yekaterinburg on Thursday and Les Bleus are looking to make it two wins from two outings.

The second round of World Cup 2018 Group C matches take place on Thursday and first up Denmark take on Australia in Samara

After ending a 20 year wait for a first win at the World Cup finals Iran now face a daunting task when they take on Spain in a Group B clash in Rostov on Wednesday.

Uruguay take on Saudi Arabia in a World Cup Group A clash Rostov on Wednesday and after contrasting fortunes for these nations in their opening matches, Uruguay are hot favourites.

Portugal host Morocco in World Cup 2018 Group B on Wednesday, the Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow is the venue and even this early in the tournament Cristiano Ronaldo has been making all the headlines.

Best bets and value tips for racing from Kenilworth on Tuesday 19th June with selections provided by Winning Form as well as their back page tipster, Magic Tips.

It is strange how many armchair fanatics one gets who are avid fans and seriously keen on dishing out their opinions without having played the game they so love at any respectable level.

I am not sure if it is just me, but the build up to the World Cup 2018 has been a bit lowkey when compared to previous years. With the tournament about to kick off I would usually have a host of bets down but as I write this (under 3 days before kickoff) I have very little financial exposure.

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