Chart: World Cup 2018: The Worst Opening Game Ever?

This chart shows the combined FIFA World Ranking of participating teams at time of opening match (1994 to 2018).

The 2018 World Cup, explained - Vox

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World Cup 2018: The bests, worsts, surprises, disappointments and more - our writers review the tournament, The Independent

World Cup 2018: Everything you need to know in seven charts - BBC Sport

World Cup 2018: Everything you need to know in seven charts - BBC Sport

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World Cup 2018 wallchart - download yours for FREE with all the fixtures and TV times - Mirror Online

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World Cup 2022: Standings, Scores, Schedule - The New York Times

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