Just for Fun – Our World Cup Sweepstake

With the World Cup fast approaching, the excitement is already building at Step Into Learning following the official draw for our staff World Cup Sweepstake.

Team members were randomly allocated two countries each, giving everyone double the chance of cheering their way to glory as the tournament unfolds. From traditional football powerhouses to potential surprise packages, every participant will be keeping a close eye on their teams’ progress throughout the competition.

The full draw is as follows:

• Siobhan – Scotland & Uzbekistan
• Elizabeth – Morocco & Uruguay
• Charlie – USA & Cabo Verde
• Jo – Czech Republic & Argentina
• Lucy – Paraguay & New Zealand
• Kat – Australia & Brazil
• Katie – Mexico & Colombia
• Malcolm – Sweden & Belgium
• Lorna – Germany & Canada
• Kelly – Netherlands & Qatar
• Naomi – Portugal & Switzerland
• Clare – Turkey & Ghana
• Suzanne – England & Senegal
• LJ – Korea Republic & Saudi Arabia
• Jenny – Japan & Austria
• Nicky – Egypt & South Africa
• Shelley – Congo DR & Spain
• Sue – Panama & Norway
• Esther – Haiti & France
• Gary – Croatia & Ivory Coast
• Ben – Bosnia & Herzegovina & Iraq

Several nations remain unclaimed, including Curaçao, Ecuador, Algeria, Tunisia, Jordan and Iran, highlighting the depth and diversity of teams taking part in this year’s tournament.

Will I win with England? Or maybe Shelley with Spain, Esther with France or Jo with Argentina?

The sweepstake is a great way to bring colleagues together, create some friendly competition, and add an extra layer of excitement to the matches ahead. Whether your teams are tournament favourites or underdogs, every participant will be hoping their nations can go all the way and lift the trophy.

Good luck to everyone involved, and may the best team win!