Japan

They're a fast, disciplined side that loves to press high and move the ball quickly — think organized chaos that somehow always looks under control. After pulling off some massive upsets at recent World Cups (they knocked out Germany and Spain in Qatar), they've built real momentum and finally feel like a team the big boys genuinely respect. Watch for their electric attacking players who ply their trade in Europe's top leagues — this is no longer a team just happy to be there.