Three-time African champions Ivory Coast and underrated South Americans Ecuador make up an intriguing qualifying section

Four-time champions Germany head to North America seeking to break their more recent World Cup hoodoo after failing to make it out of the group stage at the last two editions.

Three-time African champions Ivory Coast and underrated South Americans Ecuador make up an intriguing qualifying section

The 2014 champs exited in the group stages of the last two World Cups but look a stronger force under Julian Nagelsmann.

Germany seeks to overcome past World Cup disappointments. Coach Julian Nagelsmann has recalled veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. The team faces a new challenge with a blend of…