Tariq Panja

I think one that is interesting is Ecuador.

From South America, used to the climate.

This is going to be played in searingly hot weather, in stadiums when they are not climate controlled.

So Ecuador is one to watch.

And I will give you a European selection as well.

Norway haven't been at the World Cup since 1998, but have one of the true superstars in the forward Erling Haaland, who seems to score for fun.

And you need goals to win soccer games.

So if big Erling scores lots of goals, Norway could be there towards the end of the tournament.

Haaland's waiting in the middle again.

In terms of dark horses, normally they'd be among the favourites because of the name.

When I think World Cup, I think Brazil.

Those canary yellow shirts.

Those images of Pelé lifting the trophy.

But we're not talking about Brazil at this World Cup.

People haven't been talking about them.

And that's why I'm going to put them in the dark horse category.

They're not in the conversation.

However, Brazil could be there at the end of the tournament.

The heavy favorites for this tournament are all from Europe.

We have Spain.