World Cups have a rich history of colorful opening ceremonies often featuring people on stilts and strangely almost always oversized footballs that open up to reveal its rich content of celebratory riches. 

The World Cup will see a host of eclectic celebrations this summer, among them Antoine Griezmann's Fortnite inspired "Take The L"

Never have football kits had more cross-cultural relevance than now and this World Cup will display some of the best ever kit designs including two of my favorites; Colombia & Belgium.

If there's a clear winner among kit designs it's unquestionably Nigeria. The Super Eagle's home kit sold out in a record 3 hours & has set the internet alight receiving plaudits from fans & players alike. A masterpiece of forward thinking design & street-wear conscientiousness.

If you're looking to pick a team based on inspirational or cool nicknames look no further than Northern Africa featuring Morocco's "Atlas Lions", Nigeria's "Super Eagles", Senegal's "Lions of Teranga" and Tunisia's "Eagles of Carthage" and Egypt's "Pharaohs".

This tournament will be the first to feature new instant video replay technology; "VAR", sure to upset the purists & no doubt increase the likelihood of controversy inside the stadiums & across social media

Over the years managers have increasingly become a major attraction as characters on the sideline. As far as meltdowns go, this summer you can hang your hat on Argentina's Jorge Sampaoli, whose energetic touchline demeanor is likely to steal the show.

Straya's 38 year old Tim Cahill will feature 4th (like his number!!!) consecutive World Cup showing his resiliency and importance to the Socceroos.

Who will be the hipster's choice this summer? Egypt & Iceland are likely candidates for "obscure" and "small" enough teams to pretend to like and signal your support for on social media.