Gareth Cox

Debutants Cape Verde and tournament stalwarts Uruguay make up a diverse quartet

Middle East conflict means Iran under global spotlight while minnows New Zealand make up section

Sweden, with their envied forward line, and Asian standouts Japan complete a competitive section

Three-time African champions Ivory Coast and underrated South Americans Ecuador make up an intriguing qualifying section

French side make it back-to-back titles following victory in Budapest

Dutch coach pays price for disappointing defence of English top-flight crown

Former Spurs, PSG and Chelsea manager in spotlight as co-hosts look to shine on home turf

Selecao look to Carlo Ancelotti to end 22-year title wait while Atlas Lions were breakout stars of 2022 tournament

Middle East country looking for first win at global finals after losing all three games as host nation four years ago

El Tri hope for more home comforts having reached quarter-finals when hosting tournament in both 1970 and 1986

Sour ending and fall out with boss Arne Slot cannot dim brilliance of nine years on Merseyside

Stalemate on south coast means title hopes are over for Pep Guardiola's side

Capital sides have much still to play for as they head into penultimate game of Premier League season

We pick out the winners and losers from the penultimate round of English top-flight fixtures this season