Netherlands
The Dutch team arrives, in video game jargon, with the “little arrow up”. They disappointed in the European Championship, falling in the round of 16 against the Czech Republic, but they have not lost again. Since then they have added two draws and six wins, the last one against Denmark. Louis van Gaal, after returning to the ‘Tulips’ bench, knows that he has a very talented generation of players and his goal is clear: to reach the last rounds of a World Cup again. He still has eight months to go to Qatar in top form.
Ace to follow: Frenkie de Jong. The Barcelona midfielder is indisputable in the Netherlands team. Whether as a midfielder or midfielder, he always delivers. Wijnaldum and Klaassen could join you today.