The 2018 FIFA World Cup draw at the beginning of December saw the teams that will be featuring in the group stage decided. This stage of the competition is when everything heats up and with the 21st FIFA World Cup being held in Russia, this is sure to be an exciting competition!
So, there are 32 teams in the competition and they have been drawn into eight groups, with four teams in each group. The top two teams will advance to the next round of 16. But, who are in the groups? Let’s find out and see how you can show your support with World Cup Group flags from The Flag Shop.
Group A
In group A, you will find an interesting mix of teams, including the hosts. Russia will be competing in their fourth World Cup and will be up against Saudi Arabia. There is also Egypt in the group who have many English Premier League players. With Luis Suarez in their national team, Uruguay are sure to pose a threat in this group too. If you are from any of these countries or your favourite player is featured, don’t forget to check out the Group A World Cup Flag Pack. With five feet by three feet flags with vivid colours, you can truly show your support!
Group B
Group B is sure to be tough one for the teams, with the reigning European champions, Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo will definitely be a key player for the national team, as their record goal scorer and successful Real Madrid forward. Also in Group B making things interesting is Spain, with plenty of English Premier League Players and ranked 11th in the world. Morocco are welcomed for their first World Cup in 20 years and are joined by Iran for their fifth appearance in the competition. When you are having a World Cup party, you can choose the Group B World Cup Flag Pack to decorate the place for the fun occasion. This features all of the national flags from the group on quality polyester material.
Group C
Runners-up at the Euro 2016, we see France qualifying for the World Cup group stage with plenty of English Premier League players from Arsenal and Chelsea. Australia join Group C with the famous Tim Cahill still the talisman for the country and will look to progress in 2018. Peru will also be looking to spice things up, with this being their fifth World Cup, with Denmark throwing themselves into the mix. Are you hosting a special event for the occasion? Well, don’t look any further than our Group C World Cup Flag Pack! You can fly flags for every national team and have fun during the World Cup 2018.
Group D
In Group D, Argentina will fancy themselves as one of the favourites to progress with Messi in their ranks. Iceland will be heading for their first appearance in the World Cup, with Croatia using Luka Modric to score the goals for them. In addition, Nigeria will make their sixth appearance in the competition. Of course, no football game is complete without a flag! That is why we have the Group D World Cup Flag Pack, which features the national team flags in sizes of five feet by three feet, with two eyelets for hanging.
Group E
With the world’s most expensive player, Brazil will be looking to Neymar to score the goals for them in the World Cup 2018. They will be up against Switzerland who feature in their 11th World Cup and will be looking to progress. But, Costa Rica will try to make it difficult for them, as well as Serbia. To boast the colourful national flags at your next party or event, check out our Group E World Cup Flag Pack. Now you can fly all of the Group E team national flags, made from quality polyester for indoor and outdoor use.
Group F
Group F will be one to watch, with the champions Germany. With a host of top players and currently ranked the number one team in the world, they are sure to put on a show! Mexico will also be looking to shine, but Sweden will also be looking to stand out too. South Korea are also known as the Taegeuk Warriors, which means they will definitely be up for the fight in the World Cup 2018. Choose your favourite team to support with the fun Group F World Cup Flag Pack!
Group G
Looking to repeat the victory of 1966, England feature in Group G, with the whole squad made up from the top players in the English Premier League and Gareth Southgate leading the team. Belgium look to step it up in this World Cup, alongside Panama who have reached their first ever World Cup. In addition, Tunisia make an appearance, which is their only one since 2006. Of course, the only way to show support for your national team has got to be with a Group G World Cup Flag Pack! You can get your hands on all of the national teams in the group and create a colourful display for the occasion.
Group H
Last, but not least, we have Group H with Poland. They are currently the sixth best team in the world and will be looking to make an impact at the World Cup 2018. For the second time ever, Senegal have reached the group stage and will play against Colombia. You will also find Japan in Group H with some English Premier League players bound to feature. When you are throwing a World Cup event, we recommend the Group H World Cup Flag Pack to get into the spirit!