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Matches to watch for in the final leg


The last leg of the group stage will see 2 matches being played at the same time, so let's have a look at which ones we should end up watching:

Group B:
Chile VS Netherlands - Both through, but #1 & #2 in the group? Cracker.
Australia VS Spain - Both teams knocked out, playing for pride.

Group A:
Croatia VS Mexico - Whoever wins goes through. Cracker.
Brazil VS Cameroon - Cameroon already out, but Brazil won't want to lose.

Group D:
Italy VS Uruguay - Desperate for both, more for Uruguay. Cracker.
Costa Rica VS England - England already out, so inconsequential.

Group C:
Colombia VS Japan - Japan need to win, but Columbia look too strong.
Greece VS Ivory Coast - Winner moves to next round. Cracker.

Group F:
Bosnia&Herzegovina VS Iran - Iran would be desperate to win, B&H out.
Argentina VS Nigeria - Nigeria would press for a win. Cracker.

Group E:
Honduras VS Switzerland - Honduras have nothing to lose. Swiss need to win. Cracker.
France VS Ecuador - Not safe just yet for France. Ecuador would press for a win. Cracker.

Group G:
Ghana VS Portugal - Portugal need to win big, so does Ghana. Cracker.
Germany VS USA - Both teams not secure yet. Desperate times. Cracker.

Group H:
Algeria VS Russia - Algeria need to win, so does Russia. Cracker.
South Korea VS Belgium - Korea needs a win, but against Belgium? Doubtful.


Matches marked in BOLD and with "Cracker" are must-watches.