Sex at the World Cup: Some countries only let their players score *on* the field

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Some coaches are happy to talk about it, while others are only willing to only discuss scoring on the field. Using a combination of media reports, player and staff comments, revelations from wives and girlfriends and past experience, we have gotten a good gauge on what 19 of the 32 nations are up to when they’re not on your television screens.

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Nigeria’s Gernot Rohr ordered his team to steer clear of Russian women, which will presumably be a relief to one Russian politician, who asked her compatriots to refrain from sex with foreigners. However, Nigerian captain John Obi Mikel was exempted from Rohr’s restriction as he has a long-term Russian girlfriend and requested special permission.

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Here how 20 of the teams control their players’ night-time habits, or otherwise:

Germany – Sex is banned, along with alcohol and social media.

Nigeria – Wives and girlfriends allowed, but not Russian women – except for captain Mikel

Iceland – No sex ban, but long-term partners only.

Belgium – Partners invited to stay with team for two nights.

Panama – No sex during tournament.

Portugal – Rui Patricio’s sex therapist wife says “celibacy would be a mistake.”

England – Wives and girlfriends staying 30 minutes away from team. “Thank goodness for FaceTime,” says Jamie Vardy’s wife, Rebekah.

Uruguay – Sex was allowed during 2014 tournament.

Costa Rica – Rewarded with conjugal visits for making round of 16 in 2014.

South Korea – No meetings with loved ones until results improve.

Spain – Typically no ban on sex.

Brazil – Partners allowed at team base on certain days.

Argentina – Federation distributed controversial guide on how to pick up Russian women.

Mexico – Several players criticized for hosting a pre-event party with escorts.

Poland – Occasional contact with partners.

Denmark – Families and partners welcome.

Australia – Families welcome and even attended a training session.

Sweden – Wives and girlfriends stayed with team ahead of opening game.

Russia – Sex was banned in 2014, rumored to be more relaxed this time.

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