The two Kings of South American have very similar groups behind them. One favorite with three teams all expecting to advance as well.
Countries in Group E
Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Serbia
Brazil is one of the best Countries of all time and they are playing like the best team in the world currently. With Neymar leading the attack and all the pieces fitting together they seem almost unstoppable at the moment. After the embarrassment they suffered at the hands of Germany in 2014 they will be eager to run their way to the championship.
Switzerland is looking to pounce and show they can compete with the top nations. Shaqiri leads this squad of formidable players that shined in 2014. With their group of players they will challenge to make it to the knockout stages for a third time in the last four World Cups. With their team approach they will be well drilled and have the ingenuity of Shaqiri to create goals.
Costa Rica will try to represent the CONCACAF well and reach the knockout stages for a second World Cup in a row. If Keylor Navas can repeat as a world class keeper Costa Rica stands a great chance of making it our of the group stages again. If Costa Rica finds goals from someone up front they will be in good shape though.
Serbia is another team that will contend for second and a chance at the knockout stages. They have a great history as Yugoslavia but have not been as strong since representing themselves as Serbia. They have talent in their squad but will have to be in top form to make it out of the group stage. If their defense holds and they find some goals from Tadic, Matic, and Mitrovic they could surprise however.
Here's how I see it playing out
Brazil
Switzerland
Costa Rica
Serbia
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