The World Cup 2018 is turning out to be a treat and a rollercoaster for even the strong favourites. As of now, six teams have already qualified for the round of 16, and ten spots are vacant. Let’s have a look at odds stacked against each team.
- GROUP A
Russia and Uruguay have already claimed for the spots. If Russia achieves a win against the South Americans in the final game, they will go as the winners.
- GROUP B
Things are a bit complicated here. A point against Morocco would see the Spaniards qualify. Even if they lose, a heavy Portuguese defeat against Iran, or a low scoring draw in that match would see them go through. Portugal can easily claim the spot with a draw against Iran. If both suffer defeat, the team with the greater goal tally will go through. Iran on the other hand would qualify if they win against Portugal and would go as winners if both the above teams lose.
- GROUP C
France is already one of six teams who have qualified. Denmark needs a win against France, or Australia’s failure against Peru. For Australians, the odds are too low.
- GROUP D
Croatia is already through, while Nigeria will qualify with a win against Argentina. Even if there’s a draw between them, Iceland will still make it if they win against Croatia with a two goal margin. For Sampaoli’s side, a win is necessary with a two goal margin, coupled with Iceland failing to Croatia.
- GROUP E
A draw against Serbia would be enough for Brazil to go through. The Swiss will qualify with a draw against Costa Rica. Even if Serbia manages to win, Switzerland has a higher chance to qualify owing to their goal tally.
- GROUP F
Mexico needs a single point or South Korea’s win against Germany to go through. Sweden is sure to qualify if they beat Germany’s result. Germany needs a two goal margin or a better result than Sweden to pass through. South Korea still have a chance if they beat Germany and Sweden loses heavily against Mexico.
- GROUP G
England and Belgium are already through with 6 points each.
- GROUP H
Japan and Senegal need a single point to qualify, while Colombia need a victory over Senegal. If the second case happens, Japan need to lose by fewer goals than Senegal to progress.
