The unsolvable puzzle of the World Cup groups has been slowly starting to take shape since yesterday, after the classification in the 1st and 2nd groups was completed and the first four teams received a ticket to “16” and with … a bullet. The Netherlands, Senegal, England and the USA are the “box” that has booked a place for the upcoming knockout matches, thus forming two pairs: the Netherlands – the USA (3/12, 17.00) and England – Senegal (4/12, 21.00). have clear favorites.

The Netherlands, with goals from Gakpo (26 minutes) and De Jong (48 minutes), beat Qatar 2–0 on a breeze to secure first place in the round of 16 from the first group. The hosts set a negative record after becoming the only host in World Cup history to finish a group stage without points.

On its way, “Orani” will meet the United States, which, with a goal by Pulisik in the 38th minute, crushed the resistance of Iran, who played for two results and qualified second from the 2nd group.

England, with three goals in the second half, two from top scorer Rashford (50′, 68′) and one from Foden (52′), have no problem against Wales (3-0) and will play Senegal. who proved too tough to die.

The Orani easily beat Qatar 2-0 and the Three Lions beat Wales 3-0.

The Africans, having defeated Ecuador with a score of 2: 1, for the second time in their history reached the “16” of the World Cup. Despite the fact that the Latin Americans, who were satisfied with a draw, equalized in the 67th minute with Caicedo’s goal from Sarra (44th minute) from the penalty spot, three minutes later (70th minute) Coulibaly created the final score that rehabilitated for her Senegal. appearance.

Its players dedicated the victory to the late Pope Bouba Diop, who celebrated two years yesterday since his death.

In today’s program, the “lights” move into the 3rd group, where everything is open and dominated by the match between Argentina and Poland (21.00, ANT1) and the “battle” between Messi and Lewandowski. Mexico, which will play Saudi Arabia at the same time (21.00, ANT1 / antenna.gr), wants to achieve its first victory, hiding behind a second place that will qualify them. However, based on what we have already seen, this is not an easy task.

In Group 4 France, already qualified, will face Tunisia (17:00, ANT1), while Denmark and Australia (17:00, ANT1 / antenna.gr) compete for a prize-winning second place with “kangaroos” they are also comfortable with draw.