Permutations for the WC blaugranes ahead of the final group games
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It's crunch time in the World Cup group phase. Two rounds of matches down, the national sides have one final game to play that will decide which teams will be in the last 32 of the competition.
There's still a lot to play for, but some teams have already mathematically confirmed their place in the next round. So far Mexico, United States, Germany, Argentina, France, Norway and Colombia are through and we also know that Haiti, Tunisia, Jordan and Panama will be going home after their next match. The other national sides, many of which feature blaugranes in their squads, will see their future in the tournament decided by what happens in this round.
Spain can top the group
The Spanish national team go into the final round in a great position, as they lead Group H on four points with a +4 goal difference and depend on themselves. A win against Uruguay would ensure first place, but even a draw could be enough to end top, as long as Cape Verde don't win against Saudi Arabia by a bigger scoreline than they did.
France through and playing for first place
France and Kounde are already through to the last 32. All the same, first place is still up for grabs and a draw or win against Norway will be enough. A victory will see them on nine points, while a draw mean top spot on goal difference. A defeat would see them through as the second placed team.
Netherlands almost there
The Netherlands and Frenkie de Jong are currently top of their group after the big 5-1 win against Sweden. This means they are almost into the next round, albeit not mathematically. They face an already eliminated Tunisia in the final round and look good for a last 32 place, unless a highly improbable set of results happen.
Egypt can decide their own fate
The 3-1 win against New Zealand means Egypt are in first place and their future is in their own hands. Hamza Abdelkarim and his teammates will remain top with a defeat of Iran, but they could even draw and remain leaders and go through to the next round.
Portugal looking to finish top
A big 5-0 win against Uzbekistan was just what Portugal needed to keep their options open for finishing first in the group. João Cancelo and company need a victory against Colombia to take top spot to go into the last 32 in the best possible shape.
England lead but need a result to finish top
England lead the group on four points after defeating Croatia and a draw against Ghana. Anthony Gordon and Marcus Rashford are part of the Three Lions squad who are set to play Panama and a win will see them on seven points and finishing in first place, as long as Ghana do not beat Croatia by a bigger margin than they did.
Brasil very close to last 32
Qualification for the next round is almost sewn up for Brazil. They need to equal or better Morocco's result in this round to finish as leaders. A defeat of Scotland combined with Haiti not succumbing to a heavy defeat against Morocco will see the South American side finish top of the group.
Uruguay need a result against Spain
Uruguay and Ronald Araujo have the proverbial final ahead of them against Spain. A victory would see them through mathematically and with a great chance of finishing top of the group. A draw would also mean they may qualify, either in second place or as one of the best third place teams. However, a defeat would mean they are very likely to have to say goodbye to the World Cup.
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