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Yesterday’s highlights
– Peru went home with a win over Australia. Video highlights.
– France and Denmark gave us the first 0-0 of the tournament. Video highlights.
– Croatia beat Iceland 2-1, as Iceland were eliminated. Video highlights.
– Argentina won dramatically to advance. Video highlights.
What to watch for today
South Korea v. Germany | Group F
That incredible last-minute Toni Kroos free kick against Sweden gave Germany a clear path to the knockout rounds after it looked like they would have just one point from two matches. As long as Germany match Sweden’s result against Mexico, they’re through. Mesut Ozil and Sami Khedira were dropped for the win against Sweden and it will be interesting to see if Joachim Low continues in a new direction. South Korea are almost certainly eliminated – they’d need to beat Germany, while hoping Sweden lose and they finish with a higher goal difference than Sweden.
Mexico v. Sweden | Group F
Mexico are already through to the round of 16 and are guaranteed to win the group with a win or draw. This match up will suit them perfectly – Sweden need to go for a result, so El Tri can comfortably sit back and try to hit them on the break. Sweden’s heartbreaking loss to Germany means they need to better Germany’s result against South Korea to go through.
Serbia v. Brazil | Group E
A point will be enough for Brazil to go through, but they could still go out with a loss and a Switzerland draw/win – a scenario that would send Serbia through. We should be treated to an entertaining match with Kolarov, Mitrovic, and Milinkovic-Savic needing to push for a win, while Matic and Ivanovic attempt to hold off Brazil at the back. Remember, Brazil didn’t score until the 91st minute against Costa Rica, so a shock exit is still possible.
Switzerland v. Costa Rica | Group E
Costa Rica are already out after two defeats in two matches, after reaching the quarterfinals in 2014. Switzerland will qualify for the knockout rounds with a Brazil win, or if they draw or win themselves. Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri will be available for Switzerland after their goal celebrations against Serbia resulted in fines, not bans.