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Style over substance

Vito Doria looks at a Chile side capable of qualifying for the knockout stages of the World Cup, despite being drawn in the ‘Group of Death’.

With a shake of the hips

Riley Beveridge looks back at the heroics of Roger Milla and Cameroon at the 1990 World Cup in Italy.

Les Elephant graveyard

Ivory Coast’s ageing “golden generation” has one last shot at achieving untasted success at the World Cup, writes Jordan Witte.

A new chapter for El Tri

After escaping the ignominy of failing to qualify for the World Cup, Mexico are bringing a group of emerging youngsters to Brazil, writes Vito Doria.

Azzuri opts for differing approach

According to Christopher Hearn, Italy may have to field unfamiliar tactics in order to suit their squad at the World Cup.

The silent assassins

An exciting squad and an entertaining brand of football could see Japan become the dark horses of the World Cup, writes Riley Beveridge.

El Tigre on the prowl

Whether striker Radamel Falcao is fit or not should have no bearing on the World Cup chances of free-scoring Colombia, writes Jordan Witte.

Youthful exuberance

With the way international football is progressing, the 2014 FIFA World Cup could be dominated by young players, writes Evan Young.

The potential to surprise

According to Sean Ellicott, Belgium will enter the 2014 FIFA World Cup as the tournament’s biggest dark horses.

Donovan omission a nod to the future

The USA’s decision to leave leading scorer Landon Donovan out of its World Cup squad is a sign of things to come, writes Tom Parker.

Under the weight of expectation

Riley Beveridge examines a Brazil team bursting with talent, yet still living under the intense pressure of a nation that demands success.

Limited forward options hinder Greece

After naming its final 23-man squad, Ellen Roumeliotis believes Greece needs to strengthen its attack in Brazil to take the next step.

Bolts from the true blue

A youthful Socceroos squad was typified by the addition of uncapped duo Bailey Wright and Ben Halloran, writes Riley Beveridge.

Profiling Ange’s hopefuls

Riley Beveridge gives you the lowdown on every member of Australia’s preliminary 30-man squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Costa living

FIFA’s rules regarding international players could have a huge impact in determining the winners of the 2014 World Cup, writes Evan Young.