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World Cup 2018 Predictions Poland vs Senegal, The draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup has been finalised, and the 32 teams who will battle it out in Russia for football's greatest prize can begin making plans in earnest for the tournament.

FIFA World Cup predictions 2018 Poland vs Senegal, Although qualification claimed some high-profile casualties such as Italy, Chile and the Netherlands, many of the game's biggest stars will be taking part as they aim to lead their nations to glory.

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World cup 2018 predictions Poland vs Senegal, Germany stand out as a likely candidate, as do five-time winners Brazil, who are ranked behind only the reigning champions in FIFA's world rankings.

World Cup Predictions 2018 Poland vs Senegal, The full schedule was announced by FIFA on 24 July 2015 (without kick-off times, which were confirmed later). On 1 December 2017, following the final draw, six kick-off times were adjusted by FIFA.

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POLAND

It's the first World Cup since 2006 for Poland, whose fans are likely to travel to Russia in large numbers. It could be the last chance to play on the biggest stage for strikers Robert Lewandowski and Jakub Blaszczykowski, who will be 29 and 32 respectively by the finals.

Poland are largely unchanged from the team that reached Euro 2016 quarter-finals where they lost on penalties to eventual champions Portugal. One concern in qualifying was a 4-0 thrashing by Denmark in September that raised concerns about the defence.

Key player: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich) - Already Poland's record goalscorer, he scored a European-high 16 goals in qualifying.

Coach: Adam Nawalka - Turned Poland from a counter-attacking team into one which seeks to dominate possession.

SENEGAL

Senegal are back at the World Cup for the first time since their stunning debut in 2002, when they beat defending champions France on the way to the quarter-finals, then only the second African team to make the last eight.

This qualification has been contentious, with Senegal benefiting from an unprecedented decision by Fifa to order a replay of their 2-1 loss in South Africa because of match-fixing by the referee. Senegal took advantage to win the replay, changing the dynamic of the group.

Key player: Sadio Mane (Liverpool) - With his blistering pace, Mane has been every bit as effective for Senegal as he has for Liverpool.

Coach: Aliou Cisse - Senegal will take a reminder of their dream World Cup debut in 2002 to Russia next year. Cisse was captain of the 2002 team and returns to the World Cup as coach of his country.