Gallery: 15 players to watch in Brazil

Neymar – Brazil: The pressure is on the hosts to cap this tournament with its sixth World Cup trophy and Neymar has been tabbed as the man to make it happen. If the 22-year-old has a showing anywhere near his Confederation Cup performance, Brazil has a great chance.

Yuto Nagatomo – Japan: An aggressive attack means the defence is often exposed. That’s where Nagatomo comes in; the Inter defender will be the key to Japan slowing down the likes of the Ivory Coast and Colombia.
Yuto Nagatomo – Japan: An aggressive attack means the defence is often exposed. That’s where Nagatomo comes in; the Inter defender will be the key to Japan slowing down the likes of the Ivory Coast and Colombia.
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