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Yesterday’s highlights
– Sweden stifled Mexico and won the group. Mexico are coming too. Highlights.
– Germany were our daily shock as they lost 2-0 to South Korea. Highlights.
– Brazil beat Serbia 2-0 to win the group and face Mexico next. Serbia are out. Highlights.
– Switzerland drew 2-2 with Costa Rica. The Swiss face Sweden in the knockout rounds and Costa Rica go home. Highlights.
What to watch for today
Senegal v. Colombia | Group H
he winner of this match will make it to the knockout rounds, and just a draw would see Senegal through. A draw may be enough for Colombia, but they also need Japan to lose. Colombia looked more like their 2014-selves in their 3-0 rout of Poland, while Senegal showed some fragility at the back in their 2-2 draw with Japan. Playing for a draw is a risky strategy for either side, so hopefully we’ll be treated to some excitement..
Japan v. Poland | Group H
Poland are already out, having failed to pick up a single point in their first two matches. Japan need just a draw to confirm a spot in the knockout rounds. After beating Colombia (who were down to 10 men most of the match) and a comeback draw with Senegal, Japan have proven to be a better side than many expected entering the tournament.
England v. Belgium | Group G
The winner of this match wins the group and a round of 16 match against the runner-up of Group H. A draw would have the squad with the better disciplinary record top the group (England currently have the advantage with two yellow cards to Belgium’s three), and if that’s even, lots will be drawn. Both squads enter this match off of high-powered demolitions of their last opponent, with this match up providing a more accurate measure of their strength. There has been some talk of the benefits of losing this match, finishing second, and having an easier route to the final. But, England manager Gareth Southgate calmly rejected that, so hopefully we’ll be treated to a full throttle affair.
Panama v. Tunisia | Group G
Both of these squads are headed home after the group stage, with Panama the happier of the two after competing in their first-ever World Cup. They now have a shot at a historic victory against a Tunisia side that nearly managed a draw against England.
London World Cup watch party
This Saturday we’ll be hosting a World Cup watch party at Hotel MUNDIAL in London. Some fantastic matches will be on and the first beer is on us. RSVP here and tell all your friends.