Brazil's midfielder Paulinho (R) celebrates with teammates Brazil's forward Neymar (top), Brazil's forward Gabriel Jesus (L) and Brazil's forward Philippe Coutinho after scoring during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group E football match between Serbia and Brazil at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on June 27, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Francisco LEONG /
Only six countries have won the World Cup in the last 50 years, but a thrilling group stage in Russia has increased the possibility of a fresh name at least making it to the final.
The first phase, featuring just one goalless draw and already a record number of penalties, has been marked by Germany’s stunning exit, their earliest in 80 years.
So after the drama of the last fortnight, who is best set to go far in the knockout rounds?
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