1. Flashback

Brazil and Switzerland have faced each other only once in the World Cup Finals. Back in the 1950 World Cup hosted by Brazil, the two sides played out a 2-2 draw. Who could forget Jacques Fatton’s 88th minute equaliser to salvage a point for Switzerland?

2. Surprise package

Costa Rica shocked the world with their triumphant burst into the quarter-finals in 2014 and they have some steady form when it comes to group matches on the big stage. In four qualifications to the World Cup finals Costa Rica have failed to record a win in the group stage only once, in 2006.  Meanwhile, in 11 World Cup matches, Los Ticos have recorded four wins and two draws. Not bad.

Costa Rica took on Hungary in a friendly last November

3. Selecao Poachers

Brazil’s one-to-watch Gabriel Jesus was the most prolific Group E player in World Cup qualifying with seven goals while Neymar contributed to 15 goals in qualifying. The Brazilians certainly aren’t short of the firepower they've lacked in recent tournaments.