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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

Right then, an early-morning cracker to get the blood flowing — Tunisia host Japan at Monterrey Stadium, and this one matters. Japan arrive with momentum after a gritty comeback and will smell the chance to seize control of Group F, while Tunisia need a rapid response a... show more

There’s a proper cup-tie feel to this one as Ecuador take on Curacao in Kansas City — a match that suddenly looks pivotal for Group E. Ecuador arrive smarting from a narrow defeat and will be desperate to put nerves to bed, while Curacao need a response after a heavy op... show more

Expect fireworks when Netherlands meet Sweden at NRG Stadium in Houston — a Group F showdown that could swing qualification in either direction. The Dutch will be itching to turn a nervy draw into three points, while Sweden arrive buoyed by a thumping opening win and th... show more

Roll up, neutrals and armchair managers — this one promises entertainment. Germany lock horns with Ivory Coast in Toronto as both nations chase a second straight win in Group E. With Germany rampant after a 7-1 opener and the Elephants grinding out a 1-0 victory, there’... show more