World Cup 2018 - as it happened: Senegal follow Germany out of the tournament as Japan and Colombia progress
All the latest World Cup news from day 15 in Russia
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Germany crashed out of the Would Cup on Wednesday afternoon with a stunning 2-0 defeat to South Korea, while Sweden thumped Mexico 3-0 to secure top spot in Group F. In the final round of Group E games, Brazil and Switzerland went through to the Round of 16.
But today the action moves on swiftly with England facing Belgium for the battle for top spot - or second as it may be, with it securing a more favourable route. They will also learn their Round of 16 opponents, with Colombia, Japan and Senegal all vying for two qualification places.
It's the last day of the Group Stages today so make sure you stay with us for all the goings on in Russia. Follow all the latest news below...
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Just a reminder make sure you're following the live blogs of today's matches starting with Japan and Poland and Senegal and Colombia.
Mike Jones is on hand to guide you through the action this afternoon of both games where we'll see who England could be set to face in the last 16.
And Nick Ames has written about how Senegal are carrying the flag for Africa today, their last representative at the World Cup?
Can they upset the odds and stop Colombia?
Away from today's action though, here's a good one to feast your eyes upon.
After Mexico qualified for the round of 16, despite their 3-0 defeat at the hands of Sweden, there were celebrations back home, and some!
These celebrations undoubtedly took place across the country but none more so than at the Korean embassy in Mexico.
This is because South Korea incredibly defeated Germany 2-0 (which I'm sure you know by now) which ensured Mexico's safe passge to the last 16.
Be warned, the celebrations feature political figures drinking tequila.
In fact, don't be warned - just enjoy!
In a few hours time, Group G involving England and Belgium could be decided by fair play - so, how many yellow and red cards the two teams have.
Some might think this isn't the greatest idea and former referee Mark Halsey is one of these!
Make sure you look at this for some extraordinary revelations.
Meanwhile, it's still 0-0 from both the 3pm kick offs although Senegal are really impressing against Colombia thus far and had a penalty waved away after a VAR consultation.
To make matters worse for the South Americans, James Rodrigues has been injured and taken off, looking dejected I must add, too.
BREAKING NEWS: WAYNE ROONEY AGREES TRANSFER TO DC UNITED
It won't come as any surprise and sorry to bring you non-World Cup news but the Evertonian, who returned to Goodison Park last summer has now agreed to move to the American side.
Read more here:
Second Halves Underway!
It's 0-0 all round but all the games are still finely poised with Japan, Senegal and Colombia all seeking a way through to the last 16.
WE HAVE A GOAL.... AND IT'S FOR POLAND!
The only side who are guaranteed to be out of this competition have taken the lead through Southampton defender Jan Bednarek.
As it stands, Senegal and Colombia are through.
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