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Leicester City at the FIFA World Cup: A comprehensive guide

By Josh Curnock

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, AA - JUNE 13: General views around the city ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on June 13, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, AA - JUNE 13: General views around the city ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on June 13, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) /
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BRONDBY, DENMARK – JUNE 09: Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel of Denmark react during the international friendly match between Denmark and Mexico ahead of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 at Brondby Stadion on June 9, 2018 in Brondby, Denmark. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
BRONDBY, DENMARK – JUNE 09: Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel of Denmark react during the international friendly match between Denmark and Mexico ahead of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 at Brondby Stadion on June 9, 2018 in Brondby, Denmark. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) /

In between the sticks?

Kasper Schmeichel will be the next Leicester City player to feature in the World Cup. As the current number 1 for Denmark in his first World Cup, Kasper will be very keen to have a great tournament to step out of his dad’s shadow once and for all.

Kasper’s dad Peter Schmeichel was part of the Denmark team that won the UEFA  European Football Championship in1992 – their only major trophy to date.

Kasper has always had big shoes to fill, but the talented shot stopper has developed in to one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League andis a champion in his own right after the winning the Premier League title.

With 35 caps to his name, the 31-year old will be hoping to progress into the latter stages in what will be Denmark’s fifth World Cup (last appeared in 2010).

  • Peru v Denmark (Saturday, June 16th, 5pm BST)
  • Denmark v Australia (Thursday, June 21st, 1pm BST)
  • Denmark v France (Tuesday, June 26th, 3pm BST)
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