COLOMBIA

Ranking 16. Last time Quarter-finals. Manager Jose Pekerman — Argentine was manager of Argentina at the 2006 World Cup but was criticised for leaving Lionel Messi, then 19, on the bench. Restored his reputation with Colombia by guiding them to their best-ever World Cup performance in 2014.

They’re a bit like Dundalk — attackminded and attractive to watch.

Key man James Rodriguez (right) — shot to international prominence with six goals in 2014, including a screamer against Uruguay in the last 16. That led to a megabucks move to Real Madrid, where he struggled. However, a successful season on loan at Bayern Munich has renewed hopes.

Rising star Davinson Sanchez — centre-back will turn 22 on the eve of the tournament. Adapted quickly to life in the Premier League after Tottenham bought him from Ajax for a hefty £42m last summer.

Prospects Should get out of group to face either England or Belgium in last 16.