World Cup 2018: Top 10 Teams to Watch

#4 France

Antoine Griezmann is key to France's hopes

Les Bleus will hope to overcome their Euro 2016 disappointment after they lost to Portugal in the final held at home in the Stade de France. The best way to make amends is by lifting the title in Russia.

Didier Deschamps' squad is so rich in depth that they have an equal replacement in nearly every position. Questions have been raised on Deschamps' leadership and bias in selection and it will be interesting to see how he deals with the criticism going into the World Cup.

Leaving out Alexander Lacazette and Anthony Martial is a bold move by the former World Cup-winning captain. Even after leaving behind two big names, France are spoiled for choice and boast a number of young talents in the squad.

Paul Pogba, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud will be entrusted with scoring goals for the French side as they look to win their second World Cup crown after 20 years.

France are in Group C and are overwhelming favourites to top their group. They will go up against Australia, Denmark, and Peru. This World Cup campaign could end up being a "Champions or Bust" for Les Bleus.