For many, the World Cup is about enjoying the world's most prestigious international tournament in British summer time, quenching the thirst of your football fix after a short break from non-stop domestic action.
But this season will be different, with football in the Premier League grinding to a halt as the tournament takes place in the winter months for the first time in its history.
Gareth Southgate and England will be looking to go one step further from their 2018 World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia. The Three Lions also finished runners-up in Euro 2020, losing on penalties to Italy at Wembley last July.
