World Cup 2018: How can Germany, Argentina, and Other Teams Qualify for Round of 16?

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Germany v Mexico: Group F - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Germany v Mexico: Group F - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

Group E

Group E standings right now
Group E standings right now

Qualified: None

Can Qualify: Brazil, Switzerland and Serbia

Knocked out: Costa Rica

Fixtures: Brazil vs Serbia | Switzerland vs Costa Rica

While everyone is talking about Argentina's chances of getting knocked out, Brazil are also in a similar situation. They might be on top of Group E right now, but a loss vs Serbia will see them drop to 2nd or 3rd.

A draw or win vs Serbia will see Brazil make it into the next round without any problem. But if they lose, they would need Costa Rica to also beat Switzerland to make it into the next round.

Switzerland might be without their two main players – Xhaka and Shaqiri. They are under investigation by FIFA and might face a two-match ban for their celebration vs Serbia. Swiss know that a positive result (win or draw) vs Costa Rica is enough for them to make it into the next round.

Group F

Group F standings right now
Group F standings right now

Qualified: None

Can Qualify: Mexico, Germany and Sweden

Knocked out: South Korea

Fixtures: South Korea vs Germany | Sweden vs Mexico

The second most exciting group coming into the final games. Mexico led the way right by winning both their games with Germany and Sweden occupying the 2nd and 3rd place with a win each.

South Korea are the only side to be knocked out so far and the other three still have a lot to do. Every other side needs a result to make it to the next round and any slip up will see them heading home.

Germany know that a win by a goal will be enough for them qualify as long as they have scored more than what Mexico have scored vs Sweden. A draw for Germany or loss will mean that their qualification will depend on Mexico beating Sweden.

Mexico will end up getting knocked out if they do not get at least a draw vs Sweden. A win for Sweden and Germany would mean that Mexico will finish 3rd on goal difference or on the number of goals scored!

Sweden too need a win to make it to the next round. A draw will be enough as well but that can only be of help if Germany lose to South Korea.

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Edited by Amar Anand
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