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Expect fireworks when Argentina meet Austria at Dallas Stadium on Monday — a clash that could settle who strolls into the last 32 with confidence and who leaves sweating. The defending champions have turned every game into a bit of theatre this summer and Austria, fresh... show more

Wake up call for the early risers: Jordan take on Algeria at Levi’s Stadium in a Group J fixture that already smells of a make-or-break encounter. Both sides slipped up on matchday one and will be desperate for three points; Jordan with the novelty of their first-ever W... show more

There’s plenty of fizz in the air as Panama prepare to take on Croatia at BMO Field — a match that could define both sides’ group campaigns. After opening defeats, both teams arrive in search of points, pride and a route back into the knockout conversation. The clash ma... show more

There’s a real buzz around England as they head into Tuesday’s tie with Ghana at BMO Field — a fixture that could tidy up Group L if the Three Lions play to form. This is one of those matches where form, pace and pragmatism collide: England come in after a high-scoring ... show more

There’s a real spark in the air as Colombia prepare to face DR Congo at Estadio Akron in what promises to be a fiery Group K encounter. Both sides arrive buzzing after positive opening results — Colombia with a confident victory and DR Congo having frustrated the big bo... show more

There’s a proper continental showdown on the cards as France prepare to face Iraq at Philadelphia — a match that could effectively seal Les Bleus’ passage into the last 32. The talking points are simple: a rampant French attack, Iraqi resilience despite a heavy defeat t... show more

Pull up a chair and crack open a programme — this is the sort of World Cup group tie that gets the pundits arguing over a pint. Norway take on Senegal at World Cup Group I venue in what could be a defining night for both sides. Norway arrive buoyed by a thumping win whi... show more

There’s a proper feel to this one — Belgium take on Iran at Los Angeles in a fixture that could tilt Group fortunes one way or the other. Both sides arrive with questions to answer after their openers; Belgium are expected to assert dominance, while Iran showed grit to ... show more

There’s a real sense of edge to this one as Uruguay take on Cape Verde in Miami on Sunday night. This Group H clash matters more than the opening warm-ups suggested: Uruguay need a statement to get their campaign back on track after a scrappy draw, while Cape Verde carr... show more

There’s a proper tension in the air as Spain prepare to face Saudi Arabia at Atlanta — a fixture that matters far more than the casual fan might think. After a stuttering start to the tournament, the holders of the Spanish pedigree will be desperate to right the ship an... show more