Although not containing a team deemed as a potential competition winner, 2018 World Cup Group A promises to be an intriguing watch for neutrals.
With hosts Russia given relatively favourable opponents, the home faithful will hope their men can make it to the knockout rounds and avoid immediate elimination.
However, both Uruguay and Egypt possess world-class individual players and the unpredictability of Saudi Arabia could pose problems.
With the action less then three weeks away, it will be Group A that starts the tournament in Russia.
World Cup 2018 Group A Fixtures
Russia vs Saudi Arabia, 14 June 2018, 4pm UK time
Egypt vs Uruguay, 15 June 2018, 1pm UK time
Russia vs Egypt, 19 June 2018, 7pm UK time
Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia, 20 June 2018, 4pm UK time
Uruguay vs Russia
Saudi Arabia vs Egypt
Both 25 June 2018, 3pm UK time
2018 World Cup Group A team profiles
All eyes will be on Russia to take the ascendancy as hosts, with the home crowds demanding their side do the nation proud.