Brazil also has the benefit of a relatively easy draw in Group G, which features Cameroon, Serbia, and Switzerland. They are the favorites for a reason. While that run is not certain to continue, we did see Italy capture Euro after putting together a game unbeaten run leading into the tournament. The flaws of Argentina teams of the past have been the defense and an over-reliance on Messi to produce. The side enters the tournament on a match unbeaten run, which includes a pair of impressive Nations League wins over Belgium.

Van Gaal previously led the Netherlands to a third-place finish at the World Cup in Brazil, going out in the semifinals to runners-up Argentina in a penalty shootout. He will be looking to do one better this time around with a squad that has standout talent throughout the spine. Captain Virgil van Dijk Liverpool anchors the defense, while Barcelona teammates Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay roam the central areas in the midfield and attack, respectively.

A relatively easy setup in Group A with Qatar, Ecuador, and Senegal should allow the Netherlands to stroll into the knockout stages, where they could do some damage. Miraculously, Eriksen not only lived, but also scored a goal within two minutes of his first national team appearance after the incident, just nine months removed from his heart stopping on the pitch.

Denmark cruised through World Cup qualification and just beat a full-strength France side in their final Nations League tune-up. With the runway now clear, World Cup odds are taking better shape. A number of the usual favorites sit atop the board, but with the Nations League and friendlies leading to some surprising results, we've seen changes to top teams' odds to win the World Cup. Here are the latest odds to win the FIFA World Cup, plus a look at the odds to win each group, with under a month until the start of the tournament.

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England captain Harry Kane won the Golden Boot in Russia, scoring six goals on the way to a fourth place finish, more than anybody else in the tournament.

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Plus, Brazil has drawn a very manageable group. If England can top Group B, it has a very reasonable path to the semifinals and should be hardened by reaching the semifinals in and the Euro final last year. No nation has won consecutive World Cups since Brazil did it in , when far fewer teams made the World Cup. In the past five World Cups, the defending champion failed to get out of the group stage, with France , Italy and Germany all finishing last in their group and Spain also failing to progress.

Only Brazil in reached the knockout stage, and the Selecao were dispatched in the quarterfinals, so history is very much against the French. The Albiceleste last won in and have dealt with expectations ever since. The Germans have gradually worked new faces into the lineup and Flick has a knack for getting the most from his team. Prediction: Mexico wins a rip-roaring game on Matchday 1 and advances. And the last three teams in their position — Italy, Spain, Germany — flamed out of the group stage.

They also play a far more adventurous brand of soccer, which could have goal-differential benefits if their Matchday 2 showdown with the French ends without a winner. Prediction: France slogs its way to two wins; Denmark soars to two of its own; they draw each other, France slides to the runner-up slot on goal differential, and gets Argentina in a Round of 16 rematch of — with roles very much reversed. With clear identities, both are title contenders … but with equally apparent flaws, both are potential group-stage flops as well.

More-likely-than-you-think outcome: Japan is going to unsettle the Group E establishment. It does not have a singular star, as it had at past World Cups in Keisuke Honda or Shinji Kagawa, but it will be sharp and savvy and coherent. Perhaps it does not have enough final-third bite to convert verve into multiple victories, but it very well might. Prediction: The Samurai Blue cause a ruckus, but Germany and Spain restore order on the final matchday and escape. Next up? Two of the semifinalists.

No biggie. Neither is going to steamroll through this group like both did four years ago and like Belgium did in Both are vulnerable. De Bruyne, on his day, is the best player in the world, and he can single-handedly will the Red Devils to seven or nine points. Pure, unadulterated chaos. Morocco is underrated and re-energized after a coaching change. These four teams, more so than any other pod, could realistically finish in any order. Prediction: Chaos. Players to watch: Vinicius Jr.

Brazil will surely win it. And choosing between the other two for one available knockout-round spot is a true toss-up. But not a good chance. The Selecao are stacked and surging. Prediction: Chalk, and Switzerland the more refined team over Serbia the more talented one in the decider.

He no longer starts for Manchester United. He no longer wants to play for the Red Devils, but nobody else wants him. Will he rise to one last occasion in Qatar? Or will he hold Portugal back? The game between them showcases a new generation, and accelerates their transition away from old guards. Portugal narrowly tops the group. More-likely-than-you-think outcome: South Korea can make some noise, especially if Uruguay is unprepared on Matchday 1. A Heung-Min Son screamer or two in that opener is a very plausible outcome, and would completely change the shape of the group.

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