The Eagles' World Cup

Players from Benfica's squad, Rúben Dias, Raúl, Seferovic, Zivkovic, Salvio, and Ebuehi are in Russia to represent their nations in the 2018 World Cup.

The planet's biggest football competition begins on June 14th and ends on July 15th. The Official Site tells you when, where and at what time will take place the group stage matches from the different national teams which have eagles on their rosters. The knock-off stage (Eighth-Finals) begins on June 30th.

GROUP B

In an epic saga that no one will forget, Portugal won the European Championships in 2016 and will now chase new dreams.

The Portuguese national squad takes along Benfica's centre-back, Rúben Dias, who at the age of 21, makes his debut at a football World Cup, being one of the 23 players chosen by Fernando Santos.

GROUP D

Salvio, who up to now has 9 caps for Argentina, and Ebuehi, named by the Nigéria national coach, will face each other in Russia on June 26.

GROUP E

Fate has gathered two more benfiquistas in Russia: Seferovic, who represents the colors of the Switzerland national team, and Zivkovic, who plays Sérvia.

Seferovic and Zivkovic will lock horns on June 22, at Kaliningrad Stadium, the second match from both teams.

GROUP F

Raúl is another of the benfiquistas present in the World Cup. Representing Mexico, the forward has already racked up more than 60 caps and 13 goals.

Text: Márcia Dores

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