10. Nigeria
The 'Super Eagles' can count the likes of Victor Moses, Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi in their ranks. whilst boss Gernot Rohr has quietly gone about shaping a solid team with plenty of ability on the counter. The African side should be set for an improved showing after a couple of poor tournaments.
9. Mexico
Juan Carlos Osorio's side qualified with ease but will face much bigger tests than the like of Honduras next summer. Javier Hernandez and Carlos Vela can cause problems for any team up front, though it is likely they will fall in the early stage of the knock-out rounds.
8. Poland
The Poles will be one of the eight seeded teams in Russia, giving them an enormous advantage. Robert Lewandowski up front will give them enormous potency in front of goal after scoring 16 in qualifying.
7. Argentina
Despite struggling over the line in qualifying, the quality in the Argentina squad is not up for debate. In Lionel Messi, they will have arguably the best player at the tournament and that will always give you a chance at glory. A summer friendly victory over arch-rivals Brazil showed that they can compete with the best. Don't rule out Messi adding a sparkling end to his glittering career.
6. Portugal
With young talents such as William Carvalho, Renato Sanches, Bernardo Silva and Andre Silva adding to the quality and experience brought by Cristiano Ronaldo, this year's Portugal side look to be one of the more balanced in recent years. Their Euro 2016 heroics proved that they are a team that can rise to the big occasion.
5. Belgium
One of the most confident qualifiers, Roberto Martinez and Thierry Henry have a talented squad on their hands and there is no reason why Belgium put together a genuine challenge if the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Dries Mertens and Eden Hazard are all fit and firing.
4. France
Whilst their qualifying campaign wasn't faultless, a squad that includes the likes of Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba, N'golo Kante, Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe is always going to be a threat.The only real question is whether Didier Deschamps can avoid another French meltdown and get the best out of his star-studded squad.
3. Spain
An impressive dismantling of Italy in qualifying set Spain's stall well and truly out, their new generation is here to stay. The likes of Isco and Marco Asensio will lead their challenge. Can the fearlessness of youth help Spain become a major force once again?
2. Brazil
Tite's side cruised to qualification in a group that proved tricky for most. The Brazil boss has openly admitted that his side should be among the contenders next summer, though with Neymar, Gabriel Jesus, Casemiro, Philippe Coutinho, Paulinho et al to call upon, he may have a point.
1. Germany
Another major tournament, another strong Germany side. 'Die Mannschaft' claimed a 100% record in qualifying whilst their Confederations Cup victory last summer with what was effectively their 'B' team shows the depth of talent available to Joachim Low.