The main stats from the Russia World Cup 2018

Who has won the most World Cups? Who is making their first appearance this time around? We answer all your questions on the Russia World Cup 2018

It's the first time the World Cup has taken place in Russia

There will be 32 countries participating in the 2018 World Cup

Iceland and Panama are making their World Cup debuts

The tournament in Russia will be the 21st FIFA World Cup

The tournament will take palce in 12 stadiums, across 11 cities

All the past World Cups have been one by European (11) or South American (9) countries

Brazil are the country who have won the trophy the most times (5)

This is the first time since 1958 where Italy will not compete in the World Cup

Mexico are the team to have qualified the most times without winning it (15)

Switzerland are the only team to go through a tournament without conceding (2006)

Peru will be playing in the first World Cup since 1982

Brazil are the country with the most sendings off in World Cup history (11)

Thomas Muller is the highest World Cup goalscorer amongst current players (10)

France will be participating in their sixth consecutive World Cup, their best run in history (15 in total)

The last time Switzerland reached the World Cup quarter finals was in 1954