While the likes of Brazil, Argentina and France all have their sights set on making their own piece of history this winter, many will be keeping an eye on a heavyweight showdown in Group E.
Although many of world football s elite have been handed a favourable route to the knockout stage, Spain and Germany will go head-to-head in a real battle between two former world champions.
While both Japan and Saudi Arabia might be dreaming of springing a major World Cup upset in the Middle East, it will be Europe s heavy hitters who will have all of the focus on them.
With Qatar set to take center stage with the World Cup s first winter tournament now just a matter of days away, we have taken a look at the main Group E talking points and a look at who we think will come ou…