It’s time to start looking ahead to the FIFA World Cup knockout round.
Continuing the second phase of group stage games, defending champion France are looking to remain steady against Denmark. Meanwhile, Polish striker Robert Lewandowski is still searching for his first World Cup goal after being denied by Guillermo Ochoa in the opening game. But he faces favorite underdogs, Saudi Arabia.
Argentina wraps up Day 7, viewing their match against Mexico as a “final.” Will Lionel Messi fall short of a World Cup trophy early in what’s likely his final tournament?
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Full time: Poland 2, Saudi Arabia 0
A really entertaining game with chances at both ends. Szczęsny really was the difference, making some crucial saves for Poland — particularly his double save from the spot — to give the likes of Zieliński and Lewandowski the chance to score the goals. Poland takes a huge step toward the last 16 while the Saudis come back to earth after their massive upset over Argentina. — Seth Vertelney
Lewandowski nets first World Cup goal
Robert Lewandowski finally has his first World Cup goal, pushing Poland to a 2-0 lead and closer to three points.
Saudi Arabia will need to commit players forward in order to rally. — Seth Vertelney
Just missed
Saudi Arabia nearly hit the equalizer, then…
