Power Ranking The 16 Remaining World Cup Contenders

2) Brazil

Hosts and pre-tournament favourites Brazil haven’t been particularly impressive, but still navigated a path through a tricky group with genuine ease, seeing off the challenge of Croatia, Mexico and Cameroon to top Group A.

A second round tie against Chile is a step up in class, however, and Luiz Felipe Scolari’s side will need to be on top of their game to see off Jorge Sampaoli’s men and set up another crunch all-South American battle with either Uruguay or Colombia.