Every year going into the World Cup, there is a group that can be clearly called the 'Group of Death' as it stands out in terms of competitiveness and the high-end teams stacked up together.
But, this year it is a tad different.
With the absence of Italy, Netherlands, United States of America, Chile, Ivory Coast and Cameroon, there is not a single group, where two or three big teams stand a chance to get knocked out in the initial stage of the tournament.
More than one group has teams that can upset the 'Big Dog' and progress into the Round-of-16s.
Here is a look at all the groups
GROUP A
Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Uruguay
Current rankings: Uruguay (14), Egypt (46), Russia (66) and Saudi Arabia (67)
GROUP B
Portugal, Spain, Morocco and Iran
Current rankings: Portugal (4), Spain (8), Iran (36) and Morocco (42)
GROUP C
France, Australia, Peru and Denmark
Current rankings: France (7), Peru (11), Denmark (12) and Australia (40)
GROUP D
Argentina, Iceland, Croatia and Nigeria
Current rankings: Argentina (5), Croatia (18), Iceland (22) and Nigeria (47)
GROUP E
Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica and Serbia
Current rankings: Brazil (2), Switzerland (6), Costa Rica (25) and Serbia (35)
GROUP F
Germany, Mexico, Sweden and Korea Republic
Current rankings: Germany (1), Mexico (15), Sweden (23) and Korea Republic (61)
GROUP G
Belgium, Panama, England and Tunisia
Current rankings: Belgium (3), England (13), Tunisia (14) and Panama (55)
GROUP H
Poland, Senegal, Colombia and Japan
Current rankings: Poland (10), Colombia (16), Senegal (28) and Japan (60)
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