The 2018 FIFA Globe Mug was a worldwide football event objected to by men s nationwide teams that happened in between 14 June and 15 July 2018 in Russia. It was the 21st FIFA World Mug, a worldwide football competition held as soon as every four years. It was the eleventh time the championships had been held in Europe, as well as the initial time they were kept in Eastern Europe. At an approximated expense of over $14.2 billion, it was one of the most pricey Globe Cup to date.The tournament phase entailed 32 groups, of which 31 came through qualifying competitors, while as the host nation Russia qualified automatically. Of the 32, 20 had actually additionally appeared in the 2014 event, while both Iceland as well as Panama made their very first appearances at the Globe Cup. 64 suits were played in 12 places across 11 cities. Germany, the defending champs, were gotten rid of in the team phase. Host country Russia was removed in the quarter-finals. In the final, France played Croatia on ...