The 2018 FIFA World Cup is just round the corner and the 32 teams destined to play in football’s premier tournament have been confirmed. We have compiled a list of three household names who will be making their first world cup appearances in Russia.
Kylian Mbappe (Forward, France)
The Golden Boy winner in 2017, Kylian Mbappe has become football’s darling since his impressive display against Europe’s elite in the Champions League. His stellar performances for both Monaco and PSG in Ligue 1 and the Champions League earned him a call up to the national team in March 2017. On March 25 2017, at just 18 years of age, he made his first appearance in Les Bleus colors. This years World cup will be his first Major tournament with France.
Robert Lewandowski (Striker, Poland)
The polish legend who has over 50 goals for the ‘Bia?o-czerwoni’, was instrumental in their quest for qualification with 16 goals in 10 games during the World Cup qualifiers.After 2 failed qualifying attempts for the 2010 and 2014 World Cup, Lewandowski will be raring to lead his team deep into the tournament.
Harry Kane (Striker,England)
Kane will be filling the void left by Wayne Rooney’s retirement, not an easy task but if his club form and stats are something to go by then this transition might go quite seamlessly. After 2 disappointing World Cup campaigns, The Three Lions will be looking up to their new messiah Harry Kane for some goal scoring magic to fuel their hunger for a World Cup victory.