Tite restored order in the team after he took over from Dunga, and made Brazil look like World Cup contenders. They have immense attacking potential, but lacks creativity in bringing the ball out from the back if Coutinho doesn’t start in midfield.
Throughout recent competitions on international level Argentina have lost 3 finals, and the one in previous World Cup was a really a tough one to take.
With Pekerman leading them, Colombia became one of the toughest sides to beat. They switch between 4-4-1-1 and 4-3-3 formation, so changes during the match can occur.
Spain didn’t have much problems to qualify for the World Cup. With Lopetegui fired just before the start of the World Cup, Fernando Hierro got the opportunity to lead this side.
Switzerland has reached knockout stages on previous World Cup and EURO 2016. They have a good balance between attack and defense, and also mixture of youth and experience.
Uruguay managed to seal second place in CONMEBOL qualifiers, even though they didn’t have Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani at their disposal in all matches.
