Türkiye

A passionate and unpredictable squad that can beat anyone on a good day but also fall apart when you least expect it, they're the kind of team that makes soccer fun to watch even if you don't really care about soccer. They had a strong run in the 2024 European Championship, making it to the quarterfinals and turning some heads along the way, so heading into the World Cup there's genuine belief that this could finally be their moment on the biggest stage. Keep an eye on Arda Güler, the young Real Madrid midfielder who plays with the kind of confidence and flair that makes highlight reels — if he's on, the whole team tends to come alive.