There are 32 teams at the World Cup, and with them come 32 team nicknames. Some of these monikers do not get high marks for originality, as they literally mean “national team” or are mere descriptions of a team’s colors. Others are far more interesting, with whimsically hued animals or nicknames that ascribe traits not normally associated with a certain countries. (Who knew that Belgians were particularly devilish?) In any case, here’s the rundown for this year’s World Cup, broken up into their corresponding categories.
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