The 2018 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018 (The Economist). Thirty two teams qualified for the tournament and are set to compete (FIFA). For the latest rankings, see: FIFA. To enable forecasting during the game, this question will remain open through the end of the championship game but will only be scored through 12:30 pm ET. _{Confused? Check our FAQ or ask us for help.}

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France won the 2018 FIFA World Cup. This question closed as "France" with an end date of 15 July 2018. _{See our FAQ to learn about how we resolve questions and how scores are calculated.}