World Cup 2018: Qualification possibilities for all 8 groups

Argentina are in a dire position.
Argentina is in a dire position

Group C

World Cup Group C Table
World Cup Group C Table

France: Qualified. Will top the group if they avoid defeat against Denmark.

Denmark: Will qualify if they avoid defeat against France or Australia fail to beat Peru.

Australia: Will qualify if they beat Peru and France beat Denmark.

Peru: Eliminated. Will finish third if they beat Australia.

France are comfortable at the top of this group and should not slip up against Denmark. The Danes need to get a point in their game, or hope that Australia does not beat Peru by more than a goal.

The Socceroos will look to continue their fine form in their final game, while Peru are also due some luck, after they fell agonizingly short in their opening two games. Les Bleus will likely top the group, while Denmark might have to seek news from elsewhere to learn their fate.

Likely to progress: France (Confirmed) and Denmark


Group D

World Cup Group D Table
World Cup Group D Table

Croatia: Qualified. Will top the group unless Iceland beat them and Nigeria beat Argentina by heavy margins.

Nigeria: Will qualify if they avoid defeat against Argentina.

Iceland: Will qualify if they beat Croatia and Argentina beat Nigeria by a lesser margin.

Argentina: Will qualify if they beat Nigeria and Iceland fail to beat Croatia.

This is a tricky situation. If Iceland beat Croatia and Nigeria fail to beat Argentina, it will come down to goal difference.

Argentina will have to win and hope that Iceland fails to do so, or win by a bigger margin than Iceland. Iceland is in the toughest position, as them winning is not enough.

They are heavily contingent on the game between Argentina and Nigeria. It is one of the most critical matches of the group stage in Russia.

Likely to progress: Croatia (Confirmed) and Argentina


Group E

World Cup Group E Table
World Cup Group E Table

Brazil: Will qualify if they avoid defeat against Serbia.

Switzerland: Will qualify if they avoid defeat against Costa Rica or Serbia fail to beat Brazil.

Serbia: Will qualify if they beat Brazil or, they draw and Costa Rica beat Switzerland.

Costa Rica: Eliminated. Will finish third if they beat Switzerland and Brazil beat Serbia.

Brazil should not have any problems in topping this group, although Serbia could put up a fight. They might not be able to make it, as Switzerland will want to capitalize on two great games and advance to the Last 16.

Costa Rica was the surprise package at the last World Cup, but have disappointed this time around. Brazil and Switzerland will go neck and neck if the both of them win their final group game. It will come down to goal difference.

Likely to progress: Brazil and Switzerland

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