Everything you need to know and more about every squad member in Qatar. Click on the player pictures for a fuller profile and match ratings. Read the team guide here. Ecuador have a very young team and with that comes speed, energy and adrenaline, with several new talents hoping to make their mark.
The Dutch arrive in decent shape with Van Gaal set to become the most successful Oranje coach ever win-wise. The switch to seems to have worked well, although some players were initially against it, and the form is good, as the Nations League showed.
Creativity wise they are dependent on De Jong and Depay, both of whom who have suffered from injuries this season. A historic first World Cup beckons for the hosts but they are in a tough group with Senegal, Netherlands and Ecuador. Physically this is a team that has been outmuscled on a number of occasions. How they cope off the ball will be crucial.
The reigning Afcon champions have great ambitions for the World Cup to end an already good year on a high. In Kane England have one of the most lethal goalscorers around and he is backed up by creative, young talent such as Foden and Saka.
Southgate has been criticised for being overly cautious and there are real concerns about the defence because of injuries and poor form. The reappointment of Carlos Queiroz means that Team Melli are very unlikely to concede any soft goals. He offers defensive stability. The handling of the former coach, Skocic, divided senior players and those feelings could resurface should Iran get off to a bad start.
