Two goals in the opener and a display of intelligent understanding of space, as well as raw physicality, that'll given him a chance against Australia

Strong defense and a potentially easy path to the quarterfinals bodes well for the Dutch

An experienced team, who are strong at the high press, have a striker in red hot form (Luis Suarez) and were the second highest scoring team in South American qualifying.

The first non-host to qualify for this year's World Cup have taken major scalps in the past two years with wins over Brazil and England. Combine that with a fantastic qualifying campaign and great work ethic and technical ability, and you have a major threat.

Conceding just five goals in 18 qualifying games, of which only three were from open play, tells the story of a strong defense. That alone could take them far in this tournament.

The man who dictates the play for Spain, he's integral if they win the tournament

Key part of the best midfield tournament and far bigger odds than his teammates.

Rodriguez can roll back the years for 'dark horses' Colombia, and had 7 G/A in 6 games at the Copa America.

De Jong dicates play for the Netherlands and could win this award in a similar way to Luka Modric in 2018, if the Dutch have a deep run.

Netherlands and Japan were both strong in qualifying, while Tunisia and Sweden are both a shadow of their former selves.

Domestic investment in Saudi soccer could start to pay off this summer. The team are well versed in playing in these temperatures.