Both teams took 100 per cent records into their meeting in Krakow which reigning Olympic champions France won 28-26. The Dujshebaev brothers, Alex and Daniel, have been in great form for Spain but some vital late saves from Vincent Gerard and scoring from the likes of Dika Mem, Nedim Remili and Kentin Mahe saw France edge home. Nikola Karabatic has played something of a peripheral role for the French, but expect him to make his presence felt in the knockout stages.

France's last of six world titles came on home soil in 2017, and they will be keen to make it seven and add to their Olympic title from Tokyo 2020 in 2021. Led by young centre back Juri Knorr - who has the most goals and assists combined in the tournament - and Rio 2016 bronze medal-winning goalkeeper Andreas Wolff, the Germans cannot be underestimated.

Next up is a mouthwatering quarter-final meeting with Spain after they went down narrowly to France in their last main round game. Sagosen has been ably supported in attack by Sebastian Barthold and, despite facing strong opposition, the most goals Norway have conceded in a game so far is 28 which augurs well for their medal hopes. After being beaten in the quarter-finals of the last three major tournaments, the Norwegians will be desperate not to fall at this hurdle again as they bid to reach a third world final. Sander Sagosen - so good even scientists want to know why France edge past Spain to set up Germany clash Just as Norway and Germany proved a cut above the rest in Main Group III, so did France and Spain in Group I.

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