2018 FIFA World Cup: Group-by-group analysis

Group E

Teams (ranking): Brazil (2), Switzerland (8), Costa Rica (26), Serbia (37)

Brazil v Argentina - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifier

Locations: Cosmos Arena, Samara; Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don; Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg; Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaliningrad; Otkrytiye Arena, Moscow; Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod

Matchdays: 17 June, 22 June, 27 June

5-time winners are the clear favorite to take the top spot in Group E. There is absolutely nothing between the other 3 three teams, making it an intriguing battle for the second spot. Switzerland had a great qualifying campaign as they finished level on points with Portugal in Group B.

Costa Rica finished on top of the group at Brazil in 2014 and will not be a pushover by any means. Serbia are playing their 12th World Cup and more than capable of beating anyone on their best day.

Key Fixtures: Brazil vs Switzerland and Serbia vs Brazil

Prediction: Brazil to finish on top.

1) Brazil (Q)

2)Switzerland (Q)

3)Serbia

4)Costa Rica