Today’s match predictions
From Jason Burt in Doha
Costa Rica 0 Germany 3: Germany must win and will certainly win. Even then they have to hope that Japan does not beat Spain. It is unlikely that Costa Rica will also be able to pass, so there is a lot coming up for this game. Germany has actually been better than their results suggest. Expect a comfortable win.
Japan 1 Spain 2: Japan’s loss to Costa Rica was a shock as Spain appeared to be in complete control of the group. But Japan is fighting for their lives, which makes it hard to predict despite Spain’s superiority, although that should see them through.
Canada 1 Morocco 3: Morocco need only a draw and have yet to concede a goal (now six consecutive games in total) and will be favorites after their 2-0 win over Belgium. Canada has been entertaining, without getting a point, and will try.
Croatia 2 Belgium 1: All logic suggests this will be a Croatia win. Belgium seems too old and is tearing itself apart. Sometimes it doesn’t always follow that we get the expected result, but Croatia is driven and determined to win the group.
When are the knockout stages?
The knockout stage of this year’s World Cup starting with the round of 16, before advancing to the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final. The first round of 16 games is on Saturday, December 3 at 3 p.m.
On what date is the 2022 World Cup final?
The last match of the World Cup takes place on Qatar National Day – Sunday, December 18. It kicks off at 3pm UK time (6pm Qatar, 10am ET, 9am CT and 7am PT) at the 80,000 seat Lusail Stadium.