Qualification is complete and the 48 teams contesting this summer's expanded FIFA World Cup are now known.
Commencing on 11th June, 103 matches are scheduled to be played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico before a new world champion will be crowned at the MetLife Stadium on 19th July.
Four nations will be making their World Cup debut - Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, Uzbekistan - but the usual cohort of tournament favourites will be plotting their path to the showpiece in New Jersey.
We take a look at the teams at the head of bet365's World Cup betting market.
Spain
The reigning European champions head to North America as tournament favourites as they look to replicate the class of 2010 in achieving continental and global supremacy.
Enjoying a near flawless qualification campaign, Spain are 9/2 to seal their second World Cup triumph and Luis de la Fuente's squad is littered with star talent across all departments, including 2026 Ballon d'Or contender and Barcelona talisman Lamine Yamal.
Boasting a blend of exuberant youth and invaluable experience, La Roja have depth in all departments, which will be pivotal when dealing with the heat and humidity of an American summer.
England
Despite an underwhelming March international window which concluded with a 1-0 defeat to Japan, England are 11/2 second favourites to achieve World Cup glory for the first time since 1966.
A winner of the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea, there is great intrigue as to how Thomas Tuchel will fare in his first major international tournament, while there is even greater interest in who the German will select in his 26-man squad.
Players who were previously guaranteed to be selected are no longer assured of a spot in England's camp, while the Three Lions' success in North America will be dependent on the fitness and form of captain Harry Kane, who is seeking a second World Cup Golden Boot.
France
The previous two World Cup finals have been contested by France and Didier Deschamps' men will be plotting a third triumph this summer.
Featuring a fearsome frontline which includes Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe, Bayern Munich genius Michael Olise and Paris Saint-Germain's Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele, Les Bleus have an abundance of match-winners within their ranks.
Whilst Deschamps' playing style is the subject of criticism, the 57-year-old has managed to maintain a strong unity within the France camp despite the plethora of household names.
The 2018 winners, who were were unbeaten in European qualifying, are 6/1 to lift the trophy.
Brazil
Whilst European countries dominate the betting, Brazil and their South American counterparts will be out to spoil their party.
Carlo Ancelotti's side are 8/1 to achieve a sixth World Cup trophy and their first since 2002, despite a torrid qualification campaign where they finished fifth in the Conmebol table after losing six of their 18 matches.
From Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes to Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr, Brazil boast world-class quality across numerous areas of the pitch, although Ancelotti must resolve their defensive frailties by the time they take on Morocco in their opening clash on 13th June.
Argentina
Brazil's old foes and reigning world champions Argentina are also 8/1 to triumph this summer.
No nation has successfully defended their title since Brazil in 1962, but Lionel Scaloni's Albiceleste appear to be in a strong position to challenge once again, even if Lionel Messi is no longer operating at the peak of his powers.
Messi's minutes were significantly reduced during qualifying, where Argentina finished top of the South American group by a substantial margin, but the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is still imperative to their chances of achieving a fourth gold star.
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