1.Germany
A giant of the world game, the reigning champion and the number-one ranked team in the world — on paper, Germany is as formidable as ever.
2. Brazil
In barrier, Brazil is honoured with solid focus backs and full-backs, however, the gigantic test will defeat the psychological scars exacted on the group by the 2014 semi-last mortification to Germany. That 7-1 annihilation to the inevitable champions progressed toward becoming something of a social occasion, and this Brazilian outfit will be quick to clean the memory from the country’s wearing mind.
3.Belgium
4. Portugal
5. Argentina
6. Switzerland
The FIFA rankings have Switzerland in eighth place which, while somewhat of a stretch, speaks to how impressive its qualification campaign was.
Though the Swiss needed a playoff tie with Northern Ireland to seal a spot in Russia, a run of 10 wins from 12 games — with only seven goals conceded throughout — would have been enough for automatic qualification in most other groups
Despite the fact that the Swiss required a playoff attach with Northern Ireland to seal a spot in Russia, a keep running off 10 wins from 12 amusements — with just seven objectives yielded all through — would have been sufficient for programmed capability in most different gatherings.
Switzerland’s best groups have dependably depended vigorously on a strong guard, some of the time to a blame — its three matches in South Africa contained just two objectives, and in 2006 the Swiss turned into the primary group to be thumped out without yielding an objective.
Three quarter-last appearances — the latest returning path in 1954 — speak to Switzerland’s best World Cup return, and in spite of the grandiose positioning, it’s probably going to remain that way unless either of Brazil and Germany can be obstructed.
All things considered, a group with the guarded steel of skipper Stephen Lichsteiner, the motor of Granit Xhaka and erratic class of Xherdan Shaqiri isn’t one to discount, and the knockout stages call.
7. France
One of the favourites to lift the trophy in Russia, this star-studded France squad will be hoping to avoid the sort of internal implosion that has been the undoing of many a Les Bleus campaign.
Coached by Didier Deschamps — captain when France lifted the trophy in 1998 — much is expected for a French team that, despite being ranked ninth, is expected to be competing right until the last days of the tournament.
Trained by Didier Deschamps — commander when France lifted the trophy in 1998 — much is normal for a French group that, in spite of being positioned ninth, is required to contend ideal until the most recent days of the competition.
What’s more, for what reason not? Any group that brags Hugo Lloris in the objective, any semblance of Raphael Varane in safeguard, Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante in midfield and any number of Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe, Alexandre Lacazette, Ousmane Dembele, Anthony Martial or Olivier Giroud in an assault is dreaded which is as it should be.
Having passed up a major opportunity for brilliance at Euro 2016 by a stubble, the drive to accomplish extraordinary things with this awesome age of players will be solid for France.
Be that as it may, this isn’t the first run through a solid looking France group has touched base at a noteworthy competition with high expectations, just to disentangle as infighting, disharmony and contention assumed control over the squad — there’s a reason a nation of France’s footballing family just has one World Cup triumph to its name.
Fears of inward strife aside, any unbiased fan ought to trust France keep it together in Russia and play to its potential. On the off chance that everything clicks, Les Bleus could be a standout amongst the most exciting sides to watch.
8. Spain
Looking to recover from the disappointment of group elimination in 2014, 2010 world champion Spain fronts up as a different beast at this year’s tournament.
With the retirement of midfield great Xavi, Spain is less a clone of Barcelona’s possession-based magic, and now more reliant on pace and movement.
But with Andres Iniesta still pulling the strings behind the likes of Asensio, Suso and Thiago Alcantara, La Furia Roja still pose a massive threat to Group B and the tournament beyond.
Backed up with a formidable backline — featuring Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos and Jordi Alba — and commandeered by world-class keeper David De Gea, Spain’s team is expertly balanced.
It should have enough in the tank, even with squad players, for both Morocco and Iran. The group’s fixation will be on the super clash against Iberian neighbour Portugal.
9. Chile
Chile went from comfortably qualifying for the 2018 World Cup to missing out on the tournament altogether in the space of 90 minutes following their 3-0 defeat to Brazil on Tuesday night at Allianz Parque in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Paulinho and Gabriel Jesus each scored in the second half to power Brazil to the win. The five-time world champions finish qualification as the top country in CONMEBOL.
Entering the final round of qualifying in the South American region, Brazil was the only country who had guaranteed themselves a place at the 2018 World Cup. Uruguay was assured of at least a continental playoff berth, and the remaining three spots were all up for grabs.