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World Cup 2018 groups: Latest standings and tables

Spain got past Iran on Wednesday night and still have work to do to reach the last 16 - TASS
Spain got past Iran on Wednesday night and still have work to do to reach the last 16 - TASS

The 2018 Fifa World Cup's eight groups of four teams are shaping up nicely as we head into the second round of games – but who is in best shape to progress to the round of 16? Here are the group tables and latest standings.

Last December's draw in Moscow saw England placed in Group E with Belgium, Tunisia and Panama. The top two in the group will qualify for the knockout stages.

You can find details about each team, the World Cup group they are in and our prediction on who makes it through right here.

World Cup Draw Live Widget 2018
World Cup Draw Live Widget 2018

Group A - Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Uruguay

Our pre-tournament group prediction: Uruguay and Egypt to go through 

With one game to go: Russia and Uruguay meet in the final group game that will decide who tops the group, with Egypt and Saudi Arabia already eliminated and playing for pride. Should Russia and Uruguay draw, the host nation will win Group A due to their superior goal difference. 

Group B - Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Iran

Our pre-tournament group prediction: Portugal and Spain to go through

With one game to go: Portugal face Iran and Spain play Morocco in the final round of matches. Morocco are eliminated on zero points despite two commendable performances.

Spain and Portugal are currently separated by disciplinary record,  so whichever team with the better final result will finish above the other. If the result and disciplinary records are identical, lots will be drawn.

Portugal need at least a point to qualify but are eliminated if they lose to Carlos Queiroz's Iran. 

Iran will qualify if they beat Portugal, and could finish top if Spain lose to Morocco. 

Group C - France, Australia, Peru, Denmark

Our pre-tournament group prediction: France and Denmark to go through

Group D - Argentina, Iceland, Croatia, Nigeria

Our pre-tournament group prediction: Argentina and Croatia to go through

Group E - Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Serbia

Our pre-tournament group prediction: Brazil and Switzerland to go through

Group F - Germany, Mexico, Sweden, South Korea

Our pre-tournament group prediction: Germany and Mexico to go through

 

Group G - Belgium, Panama, Tunisia, England

Our pre-tournament group prediction: Belgium and England to go through

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Group H - Poland, Senegal, Colombia, Japan

Our pre-tournament group prediction: Poland and Colombia to go through

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