Previews

Monday’s Group J showdown at AT&T Stadium brings together the two perfect sides from the opening round, as Argentina take on Austria with both nations sitting on maximum points. With Jordan and Algeria already off the pace at the bottom, the winner here will take a giant stride towards topping …

Monday’s early-hours Group G fixture at BC Place sees New Zealand take on Egypt, with both sides looking to build on opening draws in a tightly bunched group where all four teams sit level on points with each other. New Zealand currently top the group on goal difference, but a …

Sunday’s late kick-off at Hard Rock Stadium sees Group H leaders Uruguay take on Cape Verde, who arrive as one of the form sides of the entire tournament after their own credible opening result. With all four teams in this group separated by goal difference alone, this fixture carries real …

Sunday’s Group G fixture at SoFi Stadium sees Belgium take on Iran, with both sides looking to build on opening draws in a group where all four teams are level on one point separated by goal difference. New Zealand currently lead on goal difference, with Belgium, Iran and Egypt all …

Sunday’s Group H clash at Mercedes-Benz Stadium sees Spain take on Saudi Arabia, with both sides looking to build on opening draws in what remains a tightly packed group. Uruguay currently lead on goal difference, with all four teams level on one point after the first round of fixtures. Spain’s …

Sunday’s early-hours Group F fixture at Estadio BBVA sees Tunisia take on Japan, with the two sides occupying opposite ends of the form table heading into this contest. Tunisia sit bottom of the group after their opening defeat, while Japan arrive unbeaten in their last four matches and full of …

Sunday’s early-hours Group E fixture at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium sees Ecuador take on Curacao, with both sides already facing an uphill battle for qualification after Germany and Ivory Coast made the perfect start. This represents a genuine must-win for both nations if their tournament hopes are to stay …

Saturday’s standout Group E fixture at BMO Field brings together the two form teams of the tournament so far, as Germany take on Ivory Coast with both sides perfect after their opening matches. With Ecuador and Curacao already off the pace at the bottom, this represents a genuine top-of-the-table contest …

Saturday’s Group F clash at NRG Stadium sees the Netherlands take on group leaders Sweden, who head into this fixture full of confidence after an impressive opening victory. The Dutch will know a win is essential here to close the gap at the top, having drawn their opener against Japan. …

Saturday’s early-hours Group D fixture at Levi’s Stadium sees Turkey take on Paraguay, with both sides desperate for a first win of the tournament after opening defeats to the United States and Australia. With USA and Australia both sitting on three points, this match is effectively a must-win for whoever …