Sportsnet’s World Cup team-by-team profiles

Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Portugal. (Armando Franca/AP)

Thirty-two countries will compete for the FIFA World Cup in Brazil this summer and coverage begins June 12 on Sportsnet and CBC.

Whether it’s the favourites,  dark horses or newcomers, Sportsnet has you covered with in-depth previews of all the teams competing for soccer’s ultimate prize.

GROUP A

Brazil || Croatia || Mexico || Cameroon

GROUP B

Spain || The Netherlands || Chile || Australia

GROUP C

Colombia || Greece || Ivory Coast || Japan

GROUP D

Uruguay || Costa Rica || England || Italy

GROUP E

Switzerland || Ecuador || France || Honduras

GROUP F

Argentina || Bosnia and Herzegovina || Iran || Nigeria

GROUP G

Germany || Portugal || Ghana || United States

GROUP H

Belgium || Algeria || Russia || South Korea

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