And the 2018 FIFA World Cup is upon us!

It is no doubt that the FIFA Men soccer competition is the biggest and most watched sport competition on the globe and this year's edition, that kick-starts in less than 2 hours, tagged the RUSSIA 2018 is billed to be lit!

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The road leading to these finals have been filled with many surprises. From European footballing giant, Italy failing to qualify for the first time in more than 60 years! You read that well SIXTY YEARS. To the most populous black nation, Nigeria, selling out its World cup jersey in a record time of 3 minutes and the United States Men soccer team also missing out.

Be sure many shockers await us in Russia

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"the 32 nations that made it to Russia"

There were also the fears of stars missing out of the showpiece through injury. Stars like the Brazilian Neymar and Egyptian sensation, Salah were all feared missing the World cup.

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While Neymar has returned just in time to the start of the world cup playing and scoring some beautiful goals in his nation's win in their last warm-up game; there is still some uncertainty whether the Egyptian star will make it on time to feature in his team opening game against Uruguay, after suffering a shoulder injury in the final of the biggest club soccer competition in the world, the UEFA Champion league last month. The bright side is that he will certainly feature in the show piece.

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The hype to Russia 2018 is very big and from different angles. From the political angles where there are concerns from certain quarters about the safety of their citizens in Russia, to the sporting concerns as this could probably be the decider of this year footballer of the year Award and be a marker in settling the never-ending-debate of who is better between Argentina star, Lionel Messi and the Portuguese sensation, Cristiano Ronaldo as this is probably their last World Cup in the game and none has been successful at winning it!

The fashion industry is also not left out the the Nigeria super eagle leading the race with it's exceptional World cup kit and arriving Russia in a somewhat stylish, outstanding and beautiful traditional attire! All is set for the Russia 2018 to be lit!

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So sit back, grab your pop-corns (sorry beers have been banned in all fans zone in Russia because of security) and enjoy the beautiful game!!!