There is no shortage of experience on the touchline in World Cup Group B this summer, as holders Spain and 2010 Finalists Netherlands are pitted against Australia and Chile.
Spain
Manager: Vicente del Bosque
Age: 64
Del Bosque earned 18 caps as a midfielder for Spain, while also playing an important role for his club side Real Madrid. He succeeded Luis Aragones as Spain manager and led them to their first World Cup trophy in 2010, following it up with a successful defence of their continental crown two years later. He was named FIFA's coach of the year in 2012.
Previous jobs: Real Madrid B (1987-90), Real Madrid (1994 & 1999-03), Besiktas (2004-05).
Killer fact: He is the only manager to have won the World Cup, the European Championship and the Champions League.
Netherlands
Manager: Louis van Gaal
Age: 62
Louis van Gaal was given a second chance as Netherlands manager in 2012, after a successful spell with Bayern Munich. During his first reign with Oranje, he failed to qualify for the 2002 World Cup. He will become the new Manchester United boss after the tournament.
Previous jobs: Ajax (1991-97), Barcelona (1997-00 & 2002-03), Netherlands (2000-02) AZ Alkmaar (2005-09), Bayern Munich (2009-11).
Killer fact: Van Gaal is also a qualified gymnastics teacher.
Chile
Manager: Jorge Sampaoli
Age: 54
Out of all managers at the World Cup finals, Sampaoli had the shortest playing career. He competed at a youth level but had to retire aged just 19 due to injury. Appointed as Chile manager in 2012, he led them to third place in the South American qualification for the World Cup.
Previous jobs: Juan Aurich (2002), Sport Boys (2003), Coronel Bolognesi (2004-06), Sporting Cristal (2007), Deportivo O’Higgins (2008-09), Sport Emelec (2010), Universidad de Chile (2011-12).
Killer fact: During an early, low-level game in his managerial career, Sampaoli was sent to the stands. Instead, he left the stadium and watched the rest of the game from a tree.
Australia
Manager: Ange Postecoglou
Age: 48
Postecoglou is Australia’s most successful domestic club coach with two premierships, four championships and a continental title. The Greek–Australian was appointed as Socceroos boss in 2013, replacing German manager Holger Osieck, who was sacked after two consecutive 6-0 defeats to Brazil and France.
Previous jobs: South Melbourne (1996-00), Australia U20 (2000-07), Panachaiki (2008), Brisbane Roar (2009-12), Melbourne Victory (2012-13).
Killer fact: As a child growing up in Melbourne, Postecoglou admits that he was more interested in Aussie Rules than football.
