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The difference between winning this group and coming second is huge. There's probably other examples, but I feel like it's one of the biggest differences between 1st and 2nd I can remember.

Their lineup graphic makes it look as if it's 4-3-3 but I suspect it will be 4-4-2 again with MacAllister on the left in the Lo Celso role

Saudi Arabia qualify with: * A win * A draw, but Argentina have to lose the other game Mexico qualify with: * Only a win will do. They also need help from the other game. If Argentina lose, any win is enough. If Argentina draw, Mexico need to win by 4 goals.

I feel like anyone who isn't supporting England or whoever their national team is at this World Cup is all in on Argentina. Let's come together my brothers and sisters. Argentina qualify with any one of these scenarios: * They win * They draw, and Saudi Arabia don't win in the other game. Or if Mexico win by three goals or fewer. (There's actually more to it as well but CBA to type it all out) Poland qualify with: * A win * A draw * A loss, providing Saudi Arabia don't win the other game. The loss also has to be small enough to prevent them being overtaken on GD, because a Saudi Arabia draw can also be enough in certain scenarios to knock a defeated Poland out if Poland lose by 3 goals.

Only just seen what's been going on. That France XI . No wonder they're losing

A Senegal with Mané might be an issue, but I don't think England should be having any problems based on their performances so far. Mobile team but they clearly lack quality. It won't be a stroll like Iran or Wales, but the job should be done in 90 mins

Senegal vs. France will be an excellent QF

It depends how much you want to ignore the Iran game. Sterling scored and assisted; Saka scored twice. But that's put to one side because they didn't do anything against the US while Foden gets enhanced by not being involved. Iran were poor opposition but so are Wales. They're pretty much on the same level. Seems a bit harsh to say 'they did nothing against US' ,and then use a match against Wales to justify Foden and Rashford and ignore what Sterling and Saka did vs. Iran

Has he? He's scored but I don't think he's done enough to play his way into the XI

Poor goalkeeping

Not sure that's actually a foul

Gary Lineker has been so unbelievably annoying talking over everyone. Not giving people a chance to answer questions.

This game, and probably the group as a whole at the moment, could do with a Wales goal. Not watching the other game, but it looks like Iran are parking the bus with 0 shots on goal and 38% possession

Didn't realise how 'easy' it is for Wales to qualify until they mentioned it on commentary just now. Always thought they needed a big win regardless, but a draw in the other game means any win will do

There's a few that should be on the bench. They've stuck with guys who don't seem to be really performing or good enough - understandably - but judging by these games it's cost them a chance of getting out of what is quite a **** group

Got to say that graphic doesn't feel right. Makes it look as if central midfield has been his most frequent position but I don't get that from watching Man City.

Presents an easier QF but then puts you in the half with Brazil and Spain. Winning the group probably means a tough France QF, but then the rest of that half is considerably better. Portugal are the next biggest team. It has the winners of Croatia/Morocco/Belgium group, which you'd love in your half really.

That really is so bad

Ridiculous to give that ffs

Watched it back loads of times and I don't think he touched it. Not sure FIFA will take it off him though

Does he touch that?

What was the injury that kept Nuno Mendes out of the first game?

Portugal have been so slow and ponderous. Loads of players that want touches. Need to take one of Bruno Fernandes or Carvalho off and inject a bit of pace.

Why are teams still allowing him to take these free kicks ffs

He's on commentary right now for Portugal vs. Uruguay