1.

Spain

Having simply received Euro 2024 in Germany, it’s exhausting to see previous Santi Denia’s males doubtlessly including to that success in France. With a squad packed filled with gifted under-23 gamers reminiscent of Pau Cubarsi, La Roja will purpose so as to add to their 1992 gold medal and go one higher than their 1920, 2000 and 2020 silver medals. Don’t guess towards the Spanish making it a double summer time celebration.

2.

Argentina

One in every of their important rivals for that proper can be present World Cup and Copa America titleholders who come into this match below Javier Mascherano. Though the Albiceleste boast extra title winners from their two most up-to-date main triumphs, they’ve regarded in flaky kind pre-Paris which makes them slight underdogs compared with Spain. It is very important observe that Argentina and Spain may very well be on reverse sides of the knockout part draw in the event that they each win their teams as anticipated.

3.

France

Simply outdoors of the favorites for this one are the French hosts who can be led by Thierry Henry on house soil. Les Bleus struggled to get their greatest names obtainable for this one so the squad is gifted however probably not as deep as many beforehand anticipated. Nonetheless, France did go all the best way to the 2022 World Cup remaining and the Euro semifinals this summer time so it’s not precisely a disaster.

4.

Morocco

World Cup semifinalists again in 2022, it’ll be exhausting for the Atlas Lions to dwell as much as that billing however they’ll strive. Led by Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccans will fancy themselves to be tough opponents with out being sturdy favorites themselves.

5.

USA

Following a disastrous Copa America marketing campaign on house soil, the U.S. wants some constructive soccer information and the Olympics might present that platform. Equally, although, Group A behind France might get tough and an experimental roster places Marko Mitrovic in a testing scenario with some untested internationals.

6.

Japan

With a squad largely constructed out of domestic-based gamers and some Europe-based abilities thrown in for good measure, Samurai Blue can be eager to construct on fourth place from 2012 and 2020 in Tokyo. Go Oiwa’s aspect can be favorites to get out of Group D after which see the place they go from there within the knockout part.

7.

Ukraine

As Euro under-21 semifinalists, this Ukrainian aspect has the potential to be an underrated pressure below Ruslan Rotan. Manly drawn from domestic-based gamers however wealthy in Dynamo Kyiv and Shakhtar Donetsk illustration, don’t be shocked if this staff makes a deep run.

8.

Israel

Additionally, Euro under-21 semifinalists, the Israelis have a good roster with some massive names like Daniel Peretz, Liel Abada, Oscar Gloukh and Omri Gandelman. With skilled Man Luzon in cost, we might see one other breakout match for this era which is already producing a bit of pleasure.

9.

Paraguay

Having certified forward of Argentina, the 2004 silver medalists and 1992 quarterfinalists are an outdoor guess for this one. Nonetheless, Julio Enciso and Diego Gomez are two of the match’s potential star turns and will flip La Albirroja into candidates below Carlos Jara Saguier.

10.

Egypt

Because the 2012 and 2020 quarterfinalists of their final two Olympic outings, the Egyptians may be tough opponents at these Video games. A largely unknown and virtually solely domestic-based roster makes them a tough aspect to learn below Brazilian boss Rogerio Micale.

11.

Guinea

Complete debutants at this stage, the Guineans got here fourth within the 2023 AFCON under-23 competitors and can be seeking to construct on that. Captain Naby Keita and his aspect have some gifted gamers primarily based in Europe which might make them tough for the likes of group foes France and the USMNT.

13.

Mali

The 2004 quarterfinalists of their solely earlier look, this group had been the 2023 AFCON under-23 third positioned aspect and may very well be an rising pressure. Though but to begin delivering on that potential at senior stage, there may very well be a brand new period coming for Malian soccer.

14.

New Zealand

The 2020 quarterfinalists have additionally skilled the 2008 and 2012 group stage whereas profitable 4 of 5 OFC males’s qualifying tournaments. The expectation can be one other surprising displaying with some attention-grabbing names like Ben Outdated, Sarpreet Singh and the evergreen Michael Boxall as captain.

15.

Iraq

With 2004’s fourth place and a 2016 group stage expertise to name upon, this Iraqi aspect was additionally third at AFC Asian Cup under-23 match. How that interprets to the Olympics with a largely domestic-based group of gamers stays to be seen however they’re largely an unknown amount.

16.

Dominican Republic

Provided that that is their first-ever look at this stage, few will know what to anticipate from the Spain-influenced squad. Nonetheless, so far as first-time impressions go, the Dominicans can be eager to make a long-lasting one.