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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Your support makes all the difference.The 2018 World Cup is in full flow in Russia.
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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GOALLLLL! COLOMBIA 1-0 SENEGAL.
Mina has scored a crucial goal which currently send Colombia through top of the group, sending the African side home.
Madness in Russia as Senegal are currently staring elimination in the face courtesy of the fair play rule!
This would be the first time a side has been dumped out of the World Cup because of it.
Can Japan scrape their way through?
Incredibly enough Japan are happy enough to just pass the ball around the back banking on Senegal not equalising.
Wow.
FULL TIME:
Senegal 0-1 Colombia
Japan 0-1 Poland
Colombia go through as group winners while Japan edge past Senegal on yellow cards, making them the first team to progress courtesy of the fair play rule.
Gut-wrenching way to be eliminated but incredible drama in Russia.
So, before England and Belgium steal all of your attention in a couple of hours time, let's have a recap of today's news.
Meanwhile, in Group H - Colombia and Japan are going through courtesy of the South American side's 1-0 victory against Senegal which sends the African side home.
Japan played a risky game, passing it around the back for 15 minutes in the hope that Senegal wouldn't equalise but it's paid off and they're through to the last 16 of the World Cup.
But, later this evening, we'll find out who England and Belgium will be facing in the last 16 when they do battle in Kaliningrad.
Follow the action of that game live here:
Madness in Russia as Senegal are currently staring elimination in the face courtesy of the fair play rule!
This would be the first time a side has been dumped out of the World Cup because of it.
Can Japan scrape their way through?
For a more detailed round-up of today's action check Nick Ames' analysis of events in Group H:
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