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The group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup is heading towards its conclusion as the 32 teams have more than one match to play before the tournament reaches the elimination phase. direct.
The best teams in each group will qualify for the round of 16, while the last two teams will be eliminated and go home.
Here is an overview of the current rankings of all the groups before the last group games:
Group ranking
Group A (games played, goal difference, points)
1. Russia, 2, +7, 6
2. Uruguay, 2, +2, 6
3. Egypt, 2, -3, 0
4. Saudi Arabia, 2, -6, 0
Group B
1. Spain, 2, +1, 4
2. Portugal, 2, +1, 4
3. Iran, 2, 0, 3
4. Morocco, 2, -2, 0
Group C
1. France, 2, +2, 6
2. Denmark, 2, +1, 4
3. Australia, 2, -1, 1
4. Peru, 2, -2, 0
Group D
1. Croatia, 2, +5, 6
2. Nigeria, 2, 0, 3
3. Iceland, 2, -2, 1
4. Argentina, 2, -3, 1
Group E
1. Brazil, 2, +2, 4
2. Switzerland, 2, +1, 4
3. Serbia, 2, 0, 3
4. Costa Rica, 2, -3, 0
Group F
1. Mexico: 2, +2, 6
2. Germany: 2, 0, 3
3. Sweden: 2, 0, 3
4. South Korea: 2, -2, 0
Group G
1. England: 2, +6, 6
2. Belgium: 2, +6, 6
3. Tunisia: 2, -4, 0
4. Panama: 2, -8, 0
Group H
1. Japan 2, +1, 4
2. Senegal 2, +1, 4
3. Colombia, 2, +2, 3
4. Poland 2, -4, 0
For the full ranking, visit FIFA.com.
In Group A, Russia and Uruguay are already assured of a qualification, but the two teams will meet on Monday with the best place to win. The hosts were one of the biggest surprises of the tournament after impressive victories over Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
The team seemed strong in attack and overcame Alan Dzagoev 's loss to injury in their opening match with some problems. Denis Cheryshev entered the team and scored three goals, Artem Dzyuba has two and Aleksandr Golovin seemed to be a real threat.
The coach Stanislav Cherchesov wants to finish first, according to Nizaar Kinsella of Goal:
Nizaar Kinsella @NizaarKinsella
Stanislav Cherchesov said that Russia was aiming for first place, but do not worry about knowing it will receive Spain, Portugal or Iran in the next round. #RUS #URU #WorldCup
The hosts have a momentum in the final match, as well as the home advantage and should be able to at least get the draw they need to finish ahead in front of Uruguay.
Group B is a much tighter affair with Spain, Portugal and Iran, all still capable of qualifying for the knockout phases. Spain is facing a Morocco that has already been eliminated, and they should get the draw they need to qualify.
Iran has an outside qualifying shot but will have to beat Portugal. As impressive as Iran is, they fought for goals, while Portugal can turn to Cristiano Ronaldo to find inspiration. The star of Real Madrid has four of his first two games.
Portugal is right to be nervous, according to Christoper Clarey at New York Times:
Christopher Clarey @christophclarey
1-0 Spain on Iran, which deserves a serious credit. Do not just defend like tigers. They won many duels and made serious threats on the 2nd half. If I'm in Portugal, I'm a little nervous
Spain and Portugal have identical records in the last round, although Fernando Hierro's team is leading the group since it has received a yellow card less. If the teams finish with identical records, they will have to draw lots to decide the winner of the group, by Dale Johnson at ESPN FC.
It's a similar story in Group C where France leads the pack and should finish in the lead as they only need one point in their last game against Denmark. A draw would also allow Denmark to get through even though Australia beat Peru, which seems the most likely result when the teams meet on Tuesday.
Independent writer Huw Davies said it would be a shame to lose Denmark or Australia:
Huw Davies @thehuwdavies
This has already been the case for Morocco, but it is unfortunate that Peru and Denmark or Australia have to come out, while France is making its way through the deviations. More invention than I expected from these teams.
Croatia is ranked among the group winners in Group D and should finish in the lead even though coach Zlatko Dalic said he would rest the players against Iceland, according to Oliver Kay in the Time:
Oliver Kay @OliverKayTimes
More bad news for Messi and Argentina after tonight's 3-0 defeat against Croatia. The coach of #CRO, Zlatko Dalic, confirms that he will rest his players and make many changes for their last group match against Iceland. #ISL #ARG
Second place seems to be a direct struggle between Argentina and Nigeria. Lionel Messi's team has played badly in his first two games, but the Barcelona man's presence in the team makes them hard to clear.
Goal's Tom Maston explained why the group is so difficult to predict:
Tom Maston @TomMaston
Not an idea that goes through group D now. Under normal circumstances, Argentina could return to its positions and beat Nigeria.
Players who want their manager to be sacked mid-tournament are not a normal circumstance, even if #WorldCup N #NGA IS # ISL # ARG https://t.co/cxZHpKOBpf
Nigeria led the campaign with a 2-0 win over Iceland thanks to two goals from Ahmed Musa. The attacker has the talent to punish any vulnerability of the back row of Argentina, and the team could do enough to condemn Argentina to an untimely exit.
The surprise in Group E is that Brazil's favorites are not yet qualified. The men of Tite have not yet reached their cruising speed, but they will be leading the group with a win against Serbia in their last match. Switzerland is in second place and should finish in second place against Costa Rica, already eliminated.
Group F is another tight group, but Mexico and Germany are favorites. El Tri has already managed one of the biggest shocks in beating Germany and should get the point he needs to finish first against Sweden.
Despite being the group's leader, Mexico's position is still precarious, as Mark Ogden told ESPN FC:
Mark Ogden @MarkOgden_
Mexico celebrated its victory against S Korea earlier with its children in the stadium, staying on the pitch for ages. If they lose against Sweden, they could go out and not do the last 16 after all …
Germany looks to be back in business after being assured of a 2-1 win at the end of the season against Sweden, despite a 10-man drop. Joachim Low's team has not impressed yet, but the way this win will give a boost, and they should have too much for South Korea.
England and Belgium both qualified in Group G but faced off in their last group match to determine first place. With an assured qualification, both teams can look to rest players, and after defeating Panama 6-1, England will be confident to finish leading the group.
Miguel Delaney at The Independent explained why the first may not be welcome:
Miguel Delaney @MiguelDelaney
England and Belgium have died at one point, which means that the draw could bring down the fair play of first place – a place that we will not want if it means that Brazil against Germany in QF!
The last group of the World Cup sees Senegal, Japan and Colombia all qualified. Colombia 's 3-0 win over Poland has shown their ability to attack, and they look to have too much quality for Senegal. Japan has surpassed expectations and will finish in the lead if it beats Poland which has already been eliminated.
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