Can Australia make an impact at Russia 2018 under new coach Bert van Marwijk? Here's a look at how the Socceroos shape up. The ESPN panel in London are skeptical of Australia ahead of the World Cup with Bert van Marwijk's defensive mindset and an aging squad. Ian Darke leads the ESPN panel in predicting the 2018 World Cup winner with names of Germany, Brazil, France and England among the list. The 2018 World Cup is just over a month away, and all 32 teams are preparing in earnest for their shot at the trophy in Russia. ESPN FC is previewing every team ahead of the opening game on June 14. Find all 32 teams here. Who they are Captain: Mile Jedinak Manager: Bert van Marwijk Nickname: Socceroos FIFA rank (as of April 12, 2018): 40 How they qualified The Socceroos qualified the hard way after finishing third behind Japan and Saudi Arabia in Group B of Asia's third...from ESPN FC News https://ift.tt/2rExlVW
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