Having dominated the footballing world between 2008 and 2012 - picking up two European Championship crowns and the 2010 World Cup title - Spain are due a big performance in a tournament. A woeful showing at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil saw Vicente del Bosque’s side dumped out in the group stages having been hammered 5-1 by the Netherlands in their tournament opener. Spain were then beaten by Italy in the first knockout round in Euro 2016. Rightly among the tournament favourites this time around, Spain are back performing at their optimum level - just ask Argentina, who were thrashed 6-1 in a recent friendly. Spain may have lost many of their golden generation that spearheaded their trophy-laden spell ten years ago, but the latest incumbent isn't to be sniffed it.

Spain’s World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Kepa, De Gea, Reina Defenders: Alba, Azpilicueta, Carvajal, Nacho, Monreal, Odriozola, Pique, Ramos Midfielders: Isco, Thiago Alcantara, Busquets, D Silva, Iniesta, Saul Niguez, Koke Forwards: Asensio, Aspas, D Costa, Rodrigo, Lucas Vazquez