As the 21st FIFA World Cup kicks off, we are delighted to launch the first-ever IFN World Cup, a light-hearted contest to accompany the 2018 cup final stages — pitting country against country in a battle based on finance, not football. Who will emerge the winner in a competition that values Shariah compliance over sporting prowess, bond issuance over ball skills, Takaful over tackling and regulations over referees? Follow us as we take you on a nail-biting journey to determine the 2018 IFN World Cup winner for Islamic finance!