With the help of Player PRO we look at the team selection of the leading nations at the World Cup, and also of some of those teams that disappointed.
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Switzerland produced the shock of the round to beat Spain 1-0 in their opener, but can Spain recover to lift the Jules Rimet trophy?
Germany got off to a flyer on Sunday evening when they thumped Australia 4-0 while other favourites England, France and Italy have made more ponderous starts.
A look at how England have previously fared following their opening Group Stage fixture and how their draw against the USA affects their chance of progressing.
A detailed look at the key missing players in this Summer's World Cup including Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba.