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World Cup 2018 groups: latest teams to reach the last 16, standings and tables


We are approaching the end of the group stage of the 2018 Fifa World Cup. There are still places to be decided for the last 16, in Groups G and H, which makes the final round of games extra-exciting.

Groups A, B, C, D, E and F have now finished - with Germany crashing out after a shock victory to South Korea.

Here are the group tables, latest standings and permutations with four games to go before the knockout rounds.

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


The World Cup 2018 groups G and H will be brought to a close today (Thursday) with England and Belgium battling it out to see who finishes first and second in Group G.

A fixture that was once seen as a potential source of ripe dramatic tension has slightly been robbed of that edge due to the inability of Panama and Tunisia to make an impression on Group G's leading lights.

England have been vocal about the importance of keeping their winning streak alive and gathering all the momentum they can but the mood music from the rival camp has a different tone.

There are suggestions they prefer the travel arrangements associated with the runners-up spot, which would allow extra recovery time and closer proximity to their Moscow training base. And due to results elsewhere, whoever finishes runner-up will probably have the easier route into the latter stages of the competition.

All group standings and permutations are here.

With a busy schedule, here is our guide on how to watch every second of the action.

The full World Cup 2018 fixture schedule is included below, with timings, venues and TV channels included.

All times BST. Local times are BST +2 apart from games played in Kaliningrad (+1), Samara (+3) and Ekaterinburg (+4).

Group stages

Thursday 14 June

Friday 15 June

Saturday 16 June

Sunday 17 June

Monday 18 June


Check out the current standings for every group at the 2018 World Cup in Russia

Keep up to date with all the groups at the Fifa World Cup 2018, from teams and standings to all the results.

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England are in Group G along with Belgium, Tunisia and Panama, while World Cup holders Germany are in Group F.

Hosts Russia meanwhile are in Group A. Check out all the groups and current standings below.

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Group standings


Brazil comfortably reached the World Cup last 16 after Paulinho and Thiago Silva scored in each half to give them a 2-0 win over Serbia who were eliminated. The five-times world champions finished top of Group E with seven points and will face Mexico in the second round. Serbia ended in third place with three points.Three minutes added as stoppage timeAleksandar Mitrovic is replaced by Luka Jovic for SerbiaNeymar again failed to score. His shot from close range was blocked by SerbiaSerbia goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic denied Neymar with a one-hand clearanceThis time Neymar's shot, from the top of the box, went tantalisingly over the Serbia crossbarFilip Kostic is replaced by Nemanja RadonjicPhilippe Coutinho is replaced by Renato Augusto for BrazilAdam Ljajic is replaced by Andrija Zivkovic for SerbiaFilipe Luis' long ranger was palmed away by Serbia goalkeeper Vladimir StojkovicBooking for Serbia's Aleksandar MitrovicNeymar curled the corner kick into the near post and Thiago Silva headed it into the net from six yards.Paulinho is replaced by FernandinhoAleksandar Mitrovic's header was straight to Brazil keeper AlissonNervy moments for Brazil defenders. Serbia stitched back-to-back attacks on Brazil goalBrazil keeper Alisson's diving punch was headed in by Aleksandar Mitrovic. But unfortunately it hit Thiago Silva's thigh and went back to Alisson.Back-to-back three corners for Brazil. But nothing substantial came off themNeymar's shot from the left side was palmed out by Serbian keeper Vladimir Stojkovic. Good counter run from the Brazilian forwardsCorner for Serbia. Headed out easily by JesusSerbia enjoying a stretch of dominant possession in the Brazilian half. But failed to find clear chance on goalWillian's cross-in into the Serbian box was cleared out by Serbian defenderSerbia's Nemanja Matic is booked for a foul on Gabriel JesusSecond half underway...Paulinho gave Brazil a 1-0 halftime lead over Serbia with a superbly-taken goal. Philippe Coutinho lofted a pass forward from just inside the Serbia half and Paulinho timed his run perfectly to get between three defenders and flick the ball over goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic in the 36th minute. The five-times world champions need a draw to reach the last 16.Neymar tried a curler from the left flank, and it went just over the Serbian crossbarTwo minutes added as stoppage timeAnother corner for Serbia. Easily headed out by Brazilian playerCorner for Serbia. Brazil goalkeeper Alisson punched it out to safetyPhilippe Coutinho with a perfect pass for Paulinho, who chipped the ball over the charging Serbian goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic and gave Brazil an important lead.Aleksandar Mitrovic tried a overhead kick, but it went well over the Brazil crossbarFirst booking of the match went to Adam Ljajic, for a late challenge on NeymarNeymar found Jesus who ran into the Serbian box with the ball, but his shot was blocked away for a corner. Nothing came out of the resultant corner thoughFree-kick for Brazil on their own half, for a foul on Willian by Aleksandar KolarovNeymar's shot from the left of the Serbian inner box was palmed away by goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic. Good one-two between Jesus and Neymar in the build-upSecond corner for Serbia. Brazil goalkeeper Alisson punched it out.Corner for Brazil. Comfortably cleared by SerbiaWillian shot it well over the Serbian goal from the right flank, after a good counter run by BrazilCorner for Serbia. The delivery from Aleksandar Kolarov was too high for the strikers to take advantageBrazil keeper Alisson punched away the ball to safety, a cross-in from a Serbian free-kickEarly forced change for Brazil. Injured Marcelo is replaced by Filipe LuisSerbia attack ended with a foul on Thiago Silva inside Brazil boxGabriel Jesus was caught off-side again. Attacking start from BrazilCoutinho's shot was blocked by his own teammate Jesus, who was off-side tooHere we go...*Time for National Anthems** Brazil need a win or a draw* Serbia need a win, although they could advance with a draw if Costa Rica beat SwitzerlandAlisson, Fagner, Thiago Silva, Joao Miranda (capt), Marcelo, Casemiro, Paulinho, Philippe Coutinho, Willian, Gabriel Jesus, Neymar. Coach: Tite (BRA)Vladimir Stojkovic, Antonio Rukavina, Aleksandar Kolarov (capt), Milos Veljkovic, Nikola Milenkovic, Dusan Tadic, Filip Kostic, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Nemanja Matic, Adam Ljajic, Aleksandar Mitrovic. Coach: Mladen Krstajic (SRB)Alireza Faghani (IRN)Brazil named an unchanged line-up for their World Cup Group E match against Serbia while their opponents made three changes to the side who lost 1-2 to Switzerland.Gabriel Jesus was again preferred in Brazil's attack to Roberto Firmino while Willian kept his place on the right of midfield. Brazil coach Tite rotates the captaincy and this time the armband was given to central defender Miranda. Serbia brought in 34-year-old right back Antonio Rukavina, defender Milos Veljkovic and forward Adem Ljajic in their bid to upset the South Americans.Serbia, on three points, face the huge task of needing to beat five-times champions Brazil to qualify for the last 16, as a draw would leave them relying on Costa Rica to comfortably beat Switzerland. Brazil, with four points, will be certain to progress with a draw.Hello and welcome to the live coverage of Group E match between Serbia and Brazil. The match starts at 23:30 IST.

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