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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..

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Yesterday’s highlights

– Uruguay topped Group A with a comfortable 3-0 win over Russia. Video highlights.
– Saudi Arabia beat Egypt 2-1 as both teams head home. Video highlights.
– Iran and Portugal played to a 1-1 draw that eliminated Iran, while Portugal finished second in Group B. Video highlights.
– Morocco took the lead twice, only to draw 2-2 with Spain as Iago Aspas scored in the 91st minute. Morocco were already eliminated and Spain topped Group B. Video highlights.

What to watch for today

Denmark v. France | Group C
France are already through to the Round of 16 and appear to be set to rotate their lineup for this match to give more squad members a chance to make a case for more minutes. A draw would be enough for Denmark, although they could still go through with a loss as long as their two goal advantage in goal difference isn’t undone.

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Australia v. Peru | Group C
Australia still has a chance to get out of the group despite earning just one point in their first two matches. First, they need to take care of their own business and beat Peru, then hope the Danes lose, and overcome a two goal gap in goal difference in the process. The Socceroos’ only two goals so far have been from penalties awarded from handballs, but they’ll likely need to stay compact again to avoid going behind. Peru are already out after losing both of their matches, but can count on intense support from the stands for their final match.

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Nigeria v. Argentina | Group D
Nigeria’s win over Iceland gave Argentina hope. Now Messi & co. can still go through if they beat Nigeria and Iceland beats Croatia. The fallout from Argentina’s 3-0 defeat continued throughout the week with a player-organized “crisis meeting” and rumours of infighting. They enter this match with a lot to play for, but no shortage of tumult and pressure. Nigeria have had a mixed bag so far; an uninspiring 2-0 loss to Croatia, followed by an electric display against Iceland. A draw would be enough to confirm they go through.

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Iceland v. Croatia | Group D
Croatia qualified for the knockouts with their 3-0 defeat of Argentina and will likely change up their starting 11. Iceland still have a shot at going through, but it’s complicated: Iceland and Argentina both need to win and Iceland needs to maintain their superior goal difference over Argentina.

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Yesterday’s highlights

– England qualified for the round of 16 with a 6-1 rout of Panama. Video highlights.
– Japan and Senegal played to a 2-2 draw. Video highlights.
– Colombia were electric in a 3-0 victory that eliminated Poland. Video highlights.

What to watch for today

Saudi Arabia v. Egypt | Group A
With both of these squads already eliminated, the spotlight is on how Mo Salah finishes his World Cup. Salah clearly wasn’t match fit and nervous about aggravating his shoulder injury against Russia. Now, he has been used as a political photo-op by Chechnyan leader Ramzan Kadyrov; a situation which has Salah apparently considering retiring from the national team. It’s safe to say that Salah is hoping to grab a couple goals, put the World Cup behind him, and prepare for next season.

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Uruguay v. Russia | Group A
A head-to-head battle for the top spot in Group A. Russia sit in first on goal difference, meaning Uruguay must win to overtake them. The hosts have been the surprise of the tournament so far, but their performance against Uruguay will be a true marker of their quality. The likeliest scenario is one of these teams face off against Spain, while the other faces Portugal, but there is a chance that Iran could come out of Group B as well. That will be determined later on in the day, but first, Russia will want to continue their rhythm while Uruguay need to find theirs.

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Iran v. Portugal | Group B
Iran enter this match with a simple scenario: win and they advance. Portugal are certainly favorites (and only need a draw to be certain to go through), but Ronaldo’s excellence has papered over the cracks so far, giving Portugal four points without a convincing team performance. However, relying on Cristiano as a match winner is a pretty difficult strategy to beat. Iran have only allowed one goal in two matches and another disciplined defensive performance would give them a good chance at ending Ronaldo’s remarkable start to the tournament.

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Spain v. Morocco | Group B
Spain are on top of Group B on four points, but still need a result to guarantee they progress. A loss and an Iran win creates a potential scenario that could see them eliminated and Portugal advance as runners-up. Of course that outcome relies on two shocks, but it’s difficult to rule anything out at this World Cup. Morocco have been thoroughly entertaining, yet are already knocked out without scoring a goal. They can still have a massive impact on the tournament however, and Spain should next expect a casual victory.

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What to watch for today

England v. Panama | Group G
In their first match, Panama held off Belgium for 45 minutes, but in the end a 3-0 loss was an entirely fair result. This being their first World Cup, getting out of the group wasn’t the expectation, but they could still prove frustrating for England. Gareth Southgate cooly deflected drama that the English press had released his lineup, and will instead be focused on how to engineer a few more goals out of his side. England scraped past Tunisia in injury time, despite being the superior team throughout. A bit more incisiveness (from Rashford perhaps?) will be key. An England win would ensure they and Belgium go through.

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Japan v. Senegal | Group H
Group H was the most unpredictable of them all, and here we are with Japan and Senegal sitting on three points apiece while #16 ranked Colombia and #8 ranked Poland are without. Japan were the lucky beneficiaries of an early Colombia red card, but did well to see out the result, showing more cohesion than many expected, given a recent managerial change. Senegal controlled their match against Poland, with crisp, intentional passing and a well-organized defence. It’s the least high-profile game of the day, but could give us the best matchup.

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Poland v. Colombia | Group H
Poland looked lost against Senegal. While Senegal were fluid and coordinated, Poland’s Robert Lewandowski was isolated and had just a single shot on target. Of course, it’s difficult to truly gauge a team based on their first match and even moreso for Colombia, who played with 10 men for 87 minutes. James Rodriguez came off the bench against Japan, but should be ready from the start for this one. Opposite him, Polish defender Kamil Glik should return after missing the first match as well. That gives us two full-strength sides both needing a win.

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Belgium v. Tunisia | Group G
Belgium put in a flawless second half performance in their first match against a resolute Panama side, with three second half goals giving them a 3-0 win that has them topping Group G. And while Tunisia nearly got a point from their opener against England, they managed just one shot on target. A loss would send them out, and a draw likely won’t be enough, so they’ll need to find a way to create more chances. Fakhreddine Ben Youssef will again need to be influential – he earned Tunisia’s penalty which was nearly good enough for a point – as manager Nabil Maaloul has admitted they’ll need to be more attacking this time.

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South Korea v. Mexico | Group F
Coming off their historic victory over the world champions, Mexico now need to focus on getting another three points from Group F’s bottom side, South Korea. A win could confirm their place in the round of 16, should Germany lose or draw to Sweden. South Korea didn’t manage a single shot on target against Sweden, while Mexico got another superb performance from keeper Guillermo Ochoa to shut out Germany. Mexico could get exposed on the break, where South Korea’s Heung-Min Son excels.

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Germany v. Sweden | Group F
Germany were shocked in their first match, as they lost 1-0 to a Mexico side that were the better team throughout. Die Mannschaft looked bereft of ideas going forward, and will need to show more dynamism to break down a tough Sweden defense. Sweden shut out Italy over two legs in a playoff to qualify, so pressure won’t be the worry, it’s where goals will come from. A lack of clear cut chances kept the scoreline tight against South Korea and Sweden will need to be more efficient in possession to get a result against Germany.

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Brazil v. Costa Rica | Group E
When Coutinho scored that beauty against Switzerland, you thought Brazil were going to roll, didn’t you? Instead, they managed only a point from the match and now face another squad that isn’t shy about dismissing aesthetics in favor of defensive solidity. After losing 1-0 to Serbia however, Costa Rica need to get a result out of this game if they hope to match their 2014 World Cup run to the quarterfinals. Neymar is fit to play for this crucial match, after an injury in training earlier this week.

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Nigeria v. Iceland | Group D
When asked about his expectations for Friday’s match against Nigeria, Iceland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson’s answer was direct: “We expect to win.” Should they win, Nigeria would be eliminated, while Iceland would be in strong position to make it to the knockout rounds ahead of Argentina. Nigeria never really found any sharpness in attack in their 2-0 loss to Croatia, and must look to pull Iceland’s defenders out of position in a way that Argentina could not. With survival on the line, Nigeria look set to shuffle their lineup, with Jon Obi Mikel perhaps being moved further back in midfield to introduce more creativity up top.

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Serbia v. Switzerland | Group E
Serbia sit atop Group E after an Aleksandar Kolarov free kick gave them a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica. Much-hyped midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic showed bursts of creativity and cleverness that will come in handy against a Swiss side that held Brazil to a 1-1 draw. A point against Brazil was likely all that Switzerland hoped for coming into the tournament, with wins against Serbia and Costa Rica in their plans for reaching the knockout rounds. After managing just a pair of shots on goal in their first match, they’ll need to be a bit more aggressive to ensure their plan comes to fruition.

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