Croatia and Ghana meet on Saturday in a crucial Group L clash to secure their place in the last 32. With just one point separating the two sides, the match is vital for both. Ghana hold the advantage — a draw will be enough to secure their knockout berth, while Croatia must win.
Spain secured top spot in Group H and a place in the Round of 32 with victory over Uruguay, but the win came at a heavy cost as winger Yeremy Pino faces a likely tournament-ending injury and Nico Williams picked up a fresh fitness scare.
After scripting history by reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time, Cape Verde are refusing to be overawed by the challenge of facing defending champions Argentina.
Five more teams have officially secured their places in the FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 32 before the conclusion of the group stage. Egypt, England, Ghana, Portugal and Paraguay are the latest sides to book their spots in the knockout phase.
A last-gasp VAR disallowance, a saved penalty, and a goalkeeping howler — Group G's final fixture at Lumen Field had it all, as Egypt and Iran played out a gripping 1-1 draw that sends the Africans into the Round of 32.
Belgium produced a commanding display to book their place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, thrashing New Zealand 5-1 in their final Group G match at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Friday (June 27).