World Cup 2018- A Preview Of The World's Most Popular Sporting Event
Maxim|July/August 2018

Check out the players to watch and the teams to follow in the world’s most popular sporting event

Keith Gordon
World Cup 2018- A Preview Of The World's Most Popular Sporting Event

While the U.S. national team didn’t make it to the 2018 World Cup, there are plenty of reasons to tune in. Here, Maxim’s guide to the celebrated tournament, which takes place in Russia this year.

THE PLAYERS

1 Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal Arguably the best player on the planet, Ronaldo (pictured above) will try to repeat his team’s stunning run to the 2016 European Championship. As the strongest member of the squad, the 33-year-old, five-time Ballon d’Or winner will have to perform at his absolute best to give his nation a shot.

2 Lionel Messi: Argentina The other player with a claim to the title of world’s best, Messi finally replicated his club form for his national team, leading Argentina to the final of the 2014 World Cup before losing to Germany. For Messi, this might be his last chance to match his idol and fellow Argentine soccer royalty, Diego Maradona, by bringing a World Cup back to Argentina.

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