![]() ![]() Mexico, on six points, are in the driving seat, with Germany and Sweden both on three. ![]() This was another group that changed dramatically after a stoppage-time goal as Germany, facing potential elimination, pushed themselves right back into the mix by beating Sweden. The winners of Group E face the second-placed team in Group F. ![]() Serbia must beat Brazil to qualify but a draw could see them through if the Swiss are beaten by Costa Rica by more than one goal. Wins or draws for Brazil against Serbia and Switzerland against Costa Rica will send both through. Brazil's last-gasp win over Costa Rica took them alongside Switzerland on four points, with Serbia on three. Group E Only one thing is certain in Group E and that is Costa Rica, without a point, will be going home. The Group D winner will face the Group C runner-up. Iceland must win to have any chance but also need the other results to go their way. If Iceland and Argentina both win, to move to four points, they will be split by goal difference. To go through, Argentina need to beat Nigeria while hoping Iceland lose to or draw with Croatia. Nigeria, on three points, will secure their spot in the last 16 with a victory over Argentina, who sit bottom of the group on one point behind Iceland on goal difference.Ī draw may also be enough for Nigeria even if Iceland beat Croatia, depending on goal difference. The winner of Group C will meet second place in Group DĪll sorts of outcomes are possible here with Croatia, on six points, through but the other three teams still in the hunt.Ĭroatia will top the group if they beat or draw with Iceland. Peru have been eliminated but will finish third with a win. Since Denmark and Australia drew, they too could be split by fair play.Īustralia, with three yellow cards, currently have the edge in this respect on the Danes, who have four. Denmark could finish first, second or third.Ī Denmark loss coupled with an Australia win over Peru, who have yeat to earn a point, could see the Socceroos sneak through on goal difference. The winner of Group B plays the runner-up in Group A, either Russia or Uruguay.įrance, on six points, top the group and have secured passage to the next round but will need a point against second-placed Denmark (four points) in their final match to clinch first place. Spain face winless Morocco with a point needed to guarantee progress. Iran would secure their spot with a win and could also go through with a draw if Spain lose to Morocco. Portugal need at least a point from their final match against Iran to guarantee a place in the knockout round. Spain have the advantage at the moment with one booking against the two of Portugal. Spain and Portugal are also level on goal difference and goals scored and, since they drew, if their final results are the same the group could be decided by fair play points. Spain and Portugal sit top of the group on four points with Iran on three and Morocco eliminated with no points so far. Neither Egypt nor Saudi Arabia have any points but with the Saudis shipping six goals, anything but a win will see them finish last. Russia have a superior goal difference so a win or draw will send the hosts through as group winners to face the runner-up in Group B. Russia and Uruguay are through and all that is left to decide is who will top the group when they meet on Monday. ![]()
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