There are only nine teams left to complete the World Cup Round of 16. And the turn comes Argentina, which is playing its pass against Poland this Tuesday. In group A, Netherlands Y Senegal They are already in the round of 16, in addition to England Y USA (group B) and the three classified mathematically from the second day: France, Brazil and Portugal. There are five that have already left this World Cup (Ecuador, Qatar, Iran, Wales and Canada) and in the concentrations of some of the so-called big ones the ghost of the elimination at the first opportunity.
Group A
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The Netherlands showed no mercy to Qatar and comfortably reached the group lead, with Gakpo as the top scorer so far in the World Cup. Qatar, with zero points, was confirmed as the worst host ever. The other qualifier is Senegal, who prevailed in a very exciting match against Ecuador thanks to a goal from Chelsea’s center-back, Koulibaly.
the crossroads
- Netherlands – United States (Saturday 3, 4:00 p.m.)
- England – Senegal (Sunday 4, 8:00 p.m.)
B Group
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Wales lasted England as long as Gareth Bale was on the field and the Southgate team was enough for the second part to secure first place and focus on Senegal. The battle between Iran and the United States was won by the Americans thanks to a colossal Pulisic, who left injured. The tie was enough for the Asians, but they were unable to score a single goal.
the crossroads
- Netherlands – United States (Saturday 3, 4:00 p.m.)
- England – Senegal (Sunday 4, 8:00 p.m.)
Group C
last day
Poland-Argentina (Wednesday, 20:00)
Saudi Arabia-Mexico (Wednesday, 20:00)
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The first bomba group of this World Cup. Argentina needs to beat Poland if they want to avoid any problems. The tie, even, could leave him out. Lewandowski’s men, however, that draw is enough to get into the round of 16. Mexico is practically evicted and it is only worth winning against Arabia and for Poland to prevail over Argentina. Or that Poland and Argentina draw and that the tri recover the goal average general with the albiceleste (-2 has Mexico, +1 Argentina). The Saudis dream of a victory against the Americans that will put them directly in the next phase.
The round of 16 crossing
The runner-up in this group awaits nothing less than France in the round of 16 (a France-Argentina could take place). Whoever finishes first will presumably face Denmark.
Group D
last day
Australia-Denmark (Wednesday, 16:00)
Tunisia-France (Wednesday, 16:00)
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The world champions are classified and a draw against Tunisia is enough for them to be first in the group. Even losing they would have it unless they receive a win and Australia also obtain a very large result in their favour. Tunisia’s only hope, however, is to win and there is a draw in the other match, in which Denmark start favorites against Australia, although the Europeans can only win, while the Oceanians can afford a draw , as long as France meets the forecasts.
The round of 16 crossing
France awaits the second in group C, a poisoned cross that could measure Argentina. The South Americans, Poland or even Saudi Arabia await Australia or Denmark as group runners-up.
Group E
last day
Costa Rica-Germany (Thursday, 20:00)
Japan-Spain (Thursday, 20:00)
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Incredible as it may seem, Spain and Germany can be eliminated in this first phase. If they lose their matches, they’re out. That is the maximum in the last day of this group: whoever wins, passes; whoever loses, out. A tie is worth it for Spain to be first and even losing it would almost certainly qualify for the goal average general as long as Germany wins over Costa Rica. Those of Flick are only worth the win or they will go home. A tie is worth Costa Rica if Spain wins, and Japan could use a tie if Costa Rica-Germany also ends even.
The round of 16 crossing
If the logical results are given, Spain, as the first group, would face Croatia or Belgium in the round of 16. The rival could be Morocco if Luka Modric’s team prevails over Courtois’s on this last day, also depending on the goal difference. In that case, the Balkans would be the adversary of the second of this group.
Group F
last day
Canada-Morocco (Thursday, 16:00)
Croatia-Belgium (Thursday, 16:00)
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Croatia and Belgium play it face to face in the last day. A draw is worth it for the Croatians to go through, although that would not guarantee them first place in the group. The Belgians only serve to win. Morocco can finish first in the group if they beat the already eliminated Canada. A draw would also qualify the Africans, who would pass as second in the group if Croatia wins or draws.
The round of 16 crossing
Any crossover is fearsome for the first two of this group, since Spain and Germany will surely be the rivals. The future of Morocco, Croatia and Belgium depends on the position in which they finish, first or second.
Group G
last day
Serbia-Switzerland (Friday, 20:00)
Cameroon-Brazil (Friday, 20:00)
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Casemiro unblocked Brazil against Switzerland and qualified the South Americans for the next round. A draw against Cameroon would also ensure first place. The Africans, with one point, have a very difficult time, since they face the five-time world champion and also depend on what Switzerland does in the other game. The Swiss are worth a draw against Serbia, in exchange for Cameroon thrashing Brazil to get into the round of 16, while the Balkans only need to win to continue in the World Cup.
The round of 16 crossing
Brazil will meet the second in group H. It could be Uruguay, which would offer an explosive South American duel. The second in the group, presumably Switzerland, will face Portugal.
Group H
last day
Ghana-Uruguay (Friday, 16:00)
South Korea-Portugal (Friday, 16:00)
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Two wins for Portugal and the mathematical classification sealed. Cristiano Ronaldo’s team is one of the three that are already in the next phase and with a point against Korea they will be first in the group. The Asians need to win and wait to qualify. Ghana and Uruguay play it. Whoever wins will be in the round of 16 if Korea does not win in the other game. In the event of a tie, the Africans will be in as second in the group.
The round of 16 crossing
With Portugal expected to top the group, they will almost certainly face Switzerland. The second in the group gets Brazil.