Egypt
Egypt have made it to Russia with the talismanic Mohamed Salah being the centre of attraction in European football. The last time the African nation featured in a FIFA World Cup was back in 1990. This is the third time Egypt will be playing in the FIFA World Cup finals.
In their previous appearances (1934, 1990), Egypt could not manage to go beyond the group stage but this time they will be hoping for a better show, although Salah’s injury in the UEFA Champions League final could be a huge blow.
Egypt were placed in Group A alongside hosts Russia, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
Morocco
Morocco made their fifth appearance in a FIFA World Cup after a long gap of 20 years. The year 1998 was the last time Morocco made it to the World Cup finals and this time their star and captain Medhi Benatia steered them to Russia.
They were placed in Group B with European heavyweights Portugal and Spain and Asia’s best Iran.
Peru
After a huge gap of 36 years, Peru are ready to shine at the biggest stage there is in the sport of football.
In the hugely competitive South American qualifying, Peru showed nerves of steel to grab a play-offs spot on the final day with a win over Paraguay. At the back of some sensational performances from 33-year-old Jefferson Farfan, Peru won the play-offs against New Zealand and booked their birth to Russia.
Peru were placed in Group C alongside France, Australia and Denmark.