With World Cup holders Germany having been sent home from the tournament at the group stage for the first time in their history, the conference of some of the favourites will have been given quite the shot in the arm.
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Two injury time goals from South Korea put all doubt beyond the German exit, after Sweden had beaten Mexico 3-0 in Ekaterinburg.
Under manager Joachim Low the 2014 winners have at least reached the semi-finals in the last five major tournaments, while they have never been eliminated at the group stages.
Fast starts from both England and Belgium have seen their odds drop while the likes of Brazil, France and Spain are all in the mix to win come July 15.
Argentina’s late win over Nigeria on Tuesday night sees them remain in the running, though they have longer odds than Gareth Southgate’s England side.
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World Cup odd via Betfair
Brazil 7/2 Spain 4/1 Belgium 6/1 France 15/2 England 8/1 Argentina 13/1 Croatia 13/1 Uruguay 22/1