All of the pre-tournament noise will be drowned out by events on the pitch when thing kick off on Thursday.
The World Cup is the biggest stage in sports, so which players can use it to get their next big transfer?
Manchester City are reportedly looking to sign Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Midfielder linked with Celtic as Rangers look at right-back while Dundee United face competition for winger.
