The never-ending actions from the world cup in Russia is back with some surprises, twists and tales which couldn’t get any less predictable. From one of the strong houses, Argentina losing 3-0, to an Ahmed Musa football masterclass, here are the top highlights from the second matches in the group stage.
- Hosts nation Russia have shown why they shouldn’t be written off, they have shown clear intent to get to the very last stages of the competition as they have claimed maximum possible points heading to gameweek 3 and knocked both Saudi Arabia and Egypt out of the competition.
- Spain and Portugal are not having an easy ride as most expected as Iran and Morocco have established themselves as difficult oppositions.
- Argentina were beaten black and blue by a Luka Modric inspired Croatian side, Argentina who most would have expected to be group leaders haven’t found their rhythm yet as they have managed to pick up just one point in two games.
- Nigeria produced an excellent performance in the 2nd half of their match against Iceland as their beat the Icelandians 2-0 and continued their superb record against European oppositions.
- Runaway group leaders England and Belgium have clearly taken the spotlight in their group. Is this the time one of them wins the World Cup?
As the competition heads into its last matches, we could not but be assured of many more twists and drama as the best nations battle it out for football’s ultimate prize.
Fixtures for the week
GROUP A
Uruguay vs. Russia 25/6 3pm
Saudi Arabia vs. Egypt 25/6 3pm
GROUP B
Iran [2] vs.[2] Portugal 25/6 7pm
Spain vs. Morocco 25/6 7pm
GROUP C
Australia vs. Peru 26/6 3pm
Denmark vs. France 26/6 3pm
GROUP D
Nigeria vs. Argentina 26/6 7pm
Iceland vs. Croatia 26/6 7pm
GROUP E
South Korea vs. Germany 27/6 3pm
Mexico vs. Sweden 27/6 3pm
GROUP F
Switzerland vs. Costa Rica 27/6 7pm
Serbia vs. Brazil 27/6 7pm
GROUP G
Senegal vs. Colombia 28/6 3pm
Japan vs. Poland 28/6 3pm
GROUP H
Panama vs. Tunisia 28/6 7pm
England vs. Belgium 28/6 7pm
