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The 2018 FIFA Rimet Cup was the 12th FIFA Rimet Cup, a quadrennial world championship for men's national football teams organized by FIFA, for the top teams in FIFA World Cup qualification that do not qualify for the FIFA World Cup. It will take place in Norway from 12 June to 13 July 2018, after the country was awarded the hosting rights in 2013.
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Tournament details | |
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Host country | Norway |
Dates | 16 May – 13 June (27 days) |
Teams | 32 +8 World Cup teams (from 6 confederations) |
Venue(s) | 8 (in 8 host cities) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Italy (1st title) |
Runners-up | Austria |
Third place | Wales |
Fourth place | United States |
Tournament statistics | |
Top scorer(s) | Ciro Immobile |
Best player(s) | Lorenzo Insigne |
Best young player | Christian Pulisic |
Best goalkeeper | Salvatore Sirigu |
Fair play award | Wales |
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Italy won the title, their first ever, defeating Austria in the final.