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(Reuters) – With the second round of World Cup group games completed on Sunday, qualifying for the knockout stages is now clearer.
The top two teams in each group rank in the top 16. By finishing in equal points, FIFA set up seven equal draws based on the goal difference and the number of goals scored in all group matches.
If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the three criteria, the rankings are determined as follows:
* points obtained in group matches between the teams concerned
* difference in goals in group matches between the teams concerned
* number of goals scored in group matches between the teams concerned
* fair play points determined by red and yellow cards in the tournament
* draw.
Here's where things are in each group that goes to the final round.
Group A
Russia and Uruguay are through and all that remains to be decided is who will be the best group when they meet on Monday. Russia has a superior goal difference so a win or a draw will send the hosts as group winners to face the vice-champion of Group B.
Neither Egypt nor Saudi Arabia No points but the Saudis
Group B
Spain and Portugal are leading the group with four points, Iran out of three and Morocco eliminated without points until # 39, now.
Spain and Portugal are also at the same level Goal difference and goals scored and, since they attracted, if their final results are the same the group could be decided by game points
Spain has the advantage right now with a reservation against both of Portugal. Portugal needs at least one point of its last match against Iran to guarantee a spot in the knockout round. Iran would win its place thanks to a win and could also draw if Spain lost against Morocco.
Spain confronts Morocco without a victory with a necessary point to guarantee progress.
The winner of Group B plays the second. in Group A, either in Russia or in Uruguay.
Group C
France, six points ahead of the group and managed to pbad the next round but will need a point against Denmark (four points). final match to clinch first place. Denmark could finish first, second or third.
A Denmark loss doubled from an Australian win over Peru, which gained one point, could allow the Socceroos to sneak up on goal difference. Since Denmark and Australia fired, they could also be separated by fair play.
Australia, with three yellow cards, currently has the advantage over the Danes, who have four.
Peru was eliminated but will finish third with a win
The winner of group C will meet second place in group D.
Group D
All kinds of results are possible here with Croatia, on six points, but the other three teams Croatia will dominate the group if it beats or draws with Iceland.
Nigeria, on three points, will get its place in the round of 16 with a win against Argentina, who is at the bottom of the group. A point back on Iceland unlike goals
A draw may also be enough for Nigeria, even though Iceland beat Croatia, depending on the goal difference. Croatia. If Iceland and Argentina both win, to move to four points, they will be separated by goal difference.
Iceland must win to have a chance but also need the other results to make their way
against the vice-champion of Group C.
Group E
Only one thing is certain in Group E and that is Costa Rica, without a point, who will return home.
Brazil's victory over Costa Rica They won with Switzerland on four points, with Serbia out of three.
Wins or draws for Brazil against Serbia and Switzerland against Costa Rica will send both.
Serbia must beat Brazil to qualify. The Swiss are beaten by Costa Rica for more than one goal.
Group E winners face second place in Group F.
Group F
This group has changed drastically after an objective stoppage of time as Germany faces potential elimination , reverted to the mix by beating Sweden
Mexico, on six points, is driving, Germany and Sweden out of three.
Mexico will qualify with a win or draw against Sweden. They can also pbad to the Swedes in case of defeat or draw against South Korea, which has no points.
Germany will win any win if Sweden fails to beat Mexico. Another scenario could see Germany advance on a better goal difference with a win over South Korea even though Sweden beat Mexico.
Sweden can qualify with a win against Mexico and a defeat against South Korea. If Sweden and Germany win, Swedes can progress on goal difference.
Despite two defeats, South Korea still has little chance to advance but it will have to beat Germany and hope that Sweden will lose to Mexico.
The winner of Group F will meet the second of Group E.
Group G
England and Belgium are guaranteed to progress, but their final positions will be decided by their meeting. Thursday.
Both on six points, they have the same number of goals, so a draw would mean that first place goes to the team that behaves the best. England is currently on two yellow in the three of Belgium
Tunisia and Panama have no points before their meeting, where a draw would ensure the third place for North Africans [19659050] Group H
advance with draws against Poland and Colombia respectively. If Senegal and Japan both score the same score, they will be separated by fair play; Senegal has five yellow cards against three for Japan
Colombia will progress if it beats Senegal and a draw will be enough if Poland beats Japan. Poland was eliminated
The two best teams of the group will face England or Belgium
(Compiled by Steve Keating in Kaliningrad and edited by Ian Chadband)
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