World Cup 2018 Preview

Coverage of the FIFA World Cup in Russia begins today with the BBC bringing 24/7 World Cup action across TV, radio and digital for the full four weeks of the tournament.

This evening, Gary Lineker is joined by Alan Shearer and Jermaine Jenas in Moscow to look ahead to one of the world’s great sporting showpieces.

They’ll reflect on a youthful England side’s prospects, and analyse the teams most likely to challenging reigning champions Germany.

Can a Neymar-led Brazil lay to rest their ignominious 7-1 home thrashing by the Germans in the 2014 semi-finals? Will Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli be able to harness the attacking brilliance of Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Gonzalo Higuain? What of Spain, France, Belgium and Portugal - and which team and players can spring a surprise over the next month?

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