2018 FIFA World Cup Russia: Who are the 32 teams to qualify for the mega event ?

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2018 FIFA World Cup Russia to begin from June 14, 2018. File Pic

Internet Desk: Peru became the final nation to book their place in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia after they beat New Zealand 2-0 on Wednesday.

In the play-off match against New Zealand the lads from Peru held their nerves to secure the 32nd and final spot at Russia.

All the 32 nations will battle for supremacy to win the most prestigious Trophy of World football which is set to start from June 14, 2018.

Current title holders Germany, five-time winners Brazil, France and Spain are among the clear favourites to win the crown.

Heavyweight teams like Italy, Chile, Netherlands and United States are the surprise absentees as they failed to qualify for the mega event.

Here are the 32 teams set to line up at the 2018 FIFA World Cup:

  1. Russia
  2. Brazil
  3. Iran
  4. Japan
  5. Mexico
  6. Belgium
  7. South Korea
  8. Saudi Arabia
  9. Germany
  10. England
  11. Spain
  12. Nigeria
  13. Costa Rica
  14. Poland
  15. Egypt
  16. Iceland
  17. Serbia
  18. Portugal
  19. France
  20. Uruguay
  21. Argentina
  22. Colombia
  23. Panama
  24. Senegal
  25. Morocco
  26. Tunisia
  27. Switzerland
  28. Croatia
  29. Sweden
  30. Denmark
  31. Australia
  32. Peru