Groups A and B were decided in exciting fashion at the World Cup on Tuesday. Senegal defeated Ecuador to join the Netherlands as the top two teams in Group A. Meanwhile, the U.S. men’s national team held on to a 1-0 win over Iran to return to the Round of 16, joining England.
On Wednesday, Mexico fights to make an eighth consecutive knockout stage, but the odds are against them. Argentina and Lionel Messi are also back in action and will need to score against Poland’s well-organized defense.
France is the only team playing Wednesday that has secured a spot in the Round of 16. Coach Didier Deschamps will save Golden Boot leader Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud, placing both players on the bench.
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Deschamps is trying to balance rest with form. His team is already moving on to the Round of 16. But since going down a goal to Tunisia, the French boss has brought on William Saliba, Adrien Rabiot, Antoine Griezmann, Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe.
Elsewhere in Group D, Australia is not bowing out. Australia started the counter attack in their half of the field, with a long pass from Riley McGree to Mathew Leckie. Taking on two Denmark defenders, Leckie found the back of the net.
France’s defense collapsed on Wahbi Khazri as the striker made his way to goal. He found the opening score and then was quickly subbed…
