Colombia

Colombia are one of the most straightforward sides at this World Cup from a tactical standpoint. Under manager Néstor Lorenzo, Los Cafeteros always line up in a 4-2-3-1, featuring a cohort of talented attackers hitting their stride on the world stage - a dynamic established superstar in Luis Díaz, an accomplished CONMEBOL winger in Jhon Arias and a Primeira Liga goal-scoring machine in Luis Suárez.

But the true reason for the adherence to this possession shape is the importance of a familiar face in the number 10 role: James Rodríguez. Anyone familiar with the trajectory of James' club career might be surprised to learn this, but James is a different player in the Colombia shirt, and Los Cafeteros still rely on his creative ability - he finished the South American qualifiers with 7 assists and 58 chances created (28 more than Raphinha, who had the next-highest tally).

There are concerns in defense; no goalkeeper has made a clear case to start despite all three being used in qualifying. The CB spot next to Jhon Lucumí is up in the air; Davinson Sánchez and Yerry Mina are both error-prone, and as a unit they have trouble covering the space left by the attack and press-oriented nature of their fullbacks and midfielders.