Russia 2018 - Team Nicknames
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Here is a list of the 32 countries who have qualified for the 2018 World Cup, and their common team nicknames.
Some countries are known by more than one nickname, I have tried to find the most commonly used name. See also the larger list of national football team nicknames for all known National football team nicknames and more discussion about each one.
| Team | Nickname | notes |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | la Albiceleste | “the White and Sky Blues” (in Spanish) |
| Australia | the Socceroos | a hybrid word from Soccer and Kangaroo (a native animal to Australia) |
| Belgium | les Diables Rouges / Rode Duivels | meaning 'the Red Devils' (in French and Dutch) |
| Brazil | Canarinho, or Seleção | Canarinho means 'little canary', and Seleção means The Selection/Team (in Portuguese). |
| Colombia | Los Cafeteros | meaning The Coffee Growers in Spanish. Also “the Tricolors” |
| Costa Rica | Los Ticos | Spanish slang for natives of Costa Rica. Also la Tricolor (“the Tricolors” in Spanish), la Roja (“the Reds”), la Sele (“the Selection” |
| Croatia | Vatreni | meaning Fiery boys. Also sometimes Kockasti (The Chequereds) |
| Denmark | Danish Dynamite | |
| Egypt | the Pharaohs | |
| England | the Three Lions | |
| France | les Bleus | meaning 'the blues' in French |
| Germany | Die Nationalmannschaft, or Die Nationalelf | meaning 'The National Team', 'The National Eleven' (in German). Outside of Germany, simply 'Die Mannschaft' (The Team) is commonly used. |
| Iceland | Strakamir Okkar | “Our Boys” in Icelandic |
| Iran | Team Melli | meaning the National Team (in Persian). Also Shirants Perse / Shiran-e Pars (“the Persian Lions” in Persian). |
| Japan | Samurai Blues | also Nihon Daihyo (“Japanese Representatives” in Japanese) |
| South Korea (Korea Republic | Asian Tigers or Taeguk Warriors | also the Red Devils. The Taeguk symbol of two hands clasping is in the middle of the Korean flag. |
| Mexico | el Tri / el Tricolor / Tricolores | also less commonly uses the alternative nickname of "Los Aztecas". |
| Morocco | les Lions de l’Atlas, Atlas Lions | “the Lions of Atlas” (in French), named after the Atlas Mountains |
| Nigeria | the Super Eagles | a reference to the Eagle in the country's Coat of Arms. The name was changed from Green Eagles to the Super Eagles. |
| Panama | Marea Roja | “the Red Tide”. Also known as el Equipo Canalero (“the Canal Team”) |
| Peru | la Blanquirroja | “the White and Reds” in Spanish |
| Poland | Bialo-Czerwoni | White-Reds (in Polish). Also Polskie Orly (“ the Polish Eagles” in Polish) |
| Portugal | Selecção das Quinas | in Portuguese the word "QUINAS" is a 5 sided Polyhedron, representing the "Forts" (Castles) Conquered from the Moors, in the "Foundation" of Portugal in 1143. |
| Russia | Sbornaya | meaning 'Team' or 'Selection' |
| Saudi Arabia | Al Sogour Al Akhdar | “the Green Hawks/Falcons” (in Arabic). Also Ouilad Al Sahraa (“the Sons of the Desert” in Arabic) |
| Senegal | Les Lions de la Teranga | The Lions of Teranga / the Lions of Hospitality (in French). “Teranga” originates from the Wolof language. |
| Serbia | Plavi | the blue, or Orlovi (“the eagles” in Serbian) |
| Spain | La Furia Roja | meaning 'The Red Fury'. Also sometimes known as la Seleccion (“the Selection” in Spanish). |
| Sweden | Blågult | the Blue and Yellows (in Swedish). Also Kronos (“the Crowns” in Swedish). |
| Switzerland | Schweizer Nati, or just Nati | meaning 'The Nats' – short for Nationals |
| Tunisia | Les Aigles de Carthage | The Eagles of Carthage (in French) |
| Uruguay | Charrúas | also La Celeste Olímpica (The Olympic Sky Blue) |
Related Pages
- Large list of national football team nicknames.
- Poll of your favorite National Team nickname from the World Cup 2010.
- FIFA World Cup Home
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