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World Cup 2018 group permutations: Who has qualified for the last 16, and which results will decide the knockout stage draw?

England's emphatic 6-1 win over Panama ensured their progress out of World Cup Group G along with joint leaders Belgium.

But the likes of Brazil, Germany, Spain and Portugal have yet to secure their places in the knockout stages.

With Group A now finalised, and Group B to come, here's how things stand with all 32 teams set for their final group-stage games in Russia...

Group A

P

W

D

L

F

A

Pts

Uruguay (Q)

3

3

0

0

5

0

9

Russia (Q)

3

2

0

1

8

4

6

Saudi Arabia

3

1

0

2

2

7

3

Russia

3

0

0

3

2

6

0

Hosts Russia and Uruguay have both qualified with two wins apiece. Uruguay won the decider, a comprehensive 3-0 win, with the hosts sluggish.

(AFP/Getty Images)
(AFP/Getty Images)

That left Saudi Arabia and Egypt fighting it out for third spot in the other remaining fixture, with the former won with almost the last kick of the game.


Group B

P

W

D

L

F

A

Pts

Spain

2

1

1

0

4

3

4

Portugal

2

1

1

0

4

3

4

Iran

2

1

0

1

1

1

3

Morocco

2

0

0

2

0

2

0

Spain and Portugal remain favourites to qualify but as both are only a point above Iran nothing is settled.

Portugal know a win or draw against Iran would put them through.

Spain face the same situation against Morocco but could also lose and still qualify as long as Portugal win.

Were both the favourites to lose, and both by the same scoreline, then fair play records or even drawing of lots could be needed to determine who qualifies.


Group C

P

W

D

L

F

A

Pts

France (Q)

2

2

0

0

3

1

6

Denmark

2

1

1

0

2

1

4

Australia

2

0

1

1

2

3

1

Peru

2

0

0

2

0

2

0

Leaders France area already through but will want beat Denmark on Tuesday to take top spot in style, although a draw would also keep them clear.

Australia need to beat bottom side Peru and hope Denmark lose to France, and also need at least a two-goal swing in their favour.


Group D

P

W

D

L

F

A

Pts

Croatia (Q)

2

2

0

0

5

0

6

Nigeria

2

1

0

1

3

1

3

Iceland

2

0

1

1

1

3

1

Argentina

2

0

1

1

1

4

1

Argentina need to win against Nigeria on Tuesday and hope that Iceland do not beat Croatia, who have already qualified.

A win for Nigeria would see them qualify and even a draw would be good enough unless Iceland win by at least two clear goals.


Group E

P

W

D

L

F

A

Pts

Brazil

2

1

1

0

3

1

4

Switzerland

2

1

1

0

3

2

4

Serbia

2

1

0

1

2

2

3

Costa Rica

2

0

0

2

0

3

0

Brazil would be safely through with a win or a draw against Serbia and will top the group unless Switzerland better their result, or match it with a better goal margin - Le Selecao's goal difference is currently one better.

A draw with already-eliminated Costa Rica would be enough for Switzerland and defeat could still see them qualify if Serbia also lose.

A win would take Serbia through and a draw could be enough if Switzerland lose by two.


Group F

P

W

D

L

F

A

Pts

Mexico

2

2

0

0

3

1

6

Germany

2

1

0

1

2

2

3

Sweden

2

1

0

1

2

2

3

South Korea

2

0

0

2

1

3

0

Mexico need only a draw against Sweden on Wednesday while a win would see them top the group with maximum points.

Germany, who face bottom side South Korea, need to at least match Sweden's result.

Draws in both games would see qualification determined by goals scored. Identical records would then see qualification decided by the better result when the teams met, which would see Germany go through courtesy of their 2-1 win.


Group G

P

W

D

L

F

A

Pts

England (Q)

2

2

0

0

8

2

6

Belgium (Q)

2

2

0

0

8

2

6

Panama

1

0

0

1

0

3

0

Tunisia

2

0

0

2

1

7

0

England and Belgium will battle it out for group honours on Thursday after a 6-1 victory against Panama saw Gareth Southgate's men make it two wins from as many matches.

With Belgium also winning their first two matches both teams are on six points and with identical records on goal difference and goals scored.

A draw in the final group game would see the leaders decided by fair play rules - England lead on that criteria by virtue of two yellow cards to Belgium's three - or by drawing of lots.


Group H

P

W

D

L

F

A

Pts

Japan

2

1

1

0

4

3

4

Senegal

2

1

1

0

4

3

4

Colombia

2

1

0

1

4

2

3

Poland

2

0

0

2

1

5

0

Colombia's 3-0 victory over Poland on Sunday night keeps Group H wide open ahead of the final round of group stage games.

Poland are out, but could still play a major part in the fate of the teams around them.

Japan need only draw with Poland to progress to the next round. Senegal and Colombia play off with the winner qualifying, while a draw will be enough for the African side.