World Cup 2018: 5 teams who can practically field two teams in the knockouts

#3 Brazil

The Selecao are looking to correct the 7-1 mauling they received at the hands of Germany in front of their own fans back in 2014. After a slow start, Brazil have started to find their attacking rhythm and are showing the kind of technical skill and tactical experience which has seen them breeze through World Cup qualifying under Tite.

Brazil's first XI is a combination of flair and technique

Brazil's first XI boasts of several world-class players such as Neymar, Coutinho, Marcelo, Casemiro and Alisson. Further, the entire team has the famous Brazilian flair as Tite's side play some of the best football at the moment. Gabriel Jesus leads the line while Paulinho plays as the deep-lying striker. Miranda and Thiago Silva form a robust defensive axis to prevent the kind of humiliation the country suffered in 2014.

Brazil's second XI adds further balance and quality to the team

The second XI is good enough to start games with Roberto Firmino and Douglas Costa being the star attackers. Renato Augusto and Fred provide the guile and gusto from midfield as Fernandinho anchors in the no.6 role. The defence combines quality and experience with Filipe Luis and Danilo in the full-back positions while Ederson provides a safe pair of hands in goal.

Tite has stuck with almost the same squad throughout qualifying. This continuity implies any player who comes into the first XI will not take too much time to adapt, giving Brazil a great chance to win the World Cup for a record sixth time.