Argentina and Lionel Messi face a battle to reach the World Cup last 16 (PA)
The final round of World Cup group games gets underway on Tuesday with several key sides still unsure of their place in the last 16.
Here is a rundown of what every team needs to make it out of their World Cup group this week…
GROUP A
Cody Gakpo is hunting for his third World Cup goal for Netherlands (VCG via Getty)
Netherlands need a win or draw against Qatar, who are already eliminated, to qualify.
Netherlands will also still qualify even if they lose to Qatar, providing Ecuador beat Senegal.
Ecuador need to win or draw against Senegal but they could qualify on goal difference if they lose and Qatar beat Netherlands.
Senegal will qualify if they beat Ecuador. They could also qualify on goal difference if they draw against Ecuador and Qatar beat Netherlands.
GROUP B
Harry Kane is still searching for his first goal at this World Cup (DPPI/Shutterstock)
England will qualify with a win or draw. Depending on goal difference, the Three Lions could also make it through in defeat.
Wales must win or they will be eliminated. USA are in the same position – win or they are out.
Iran will reach the last 16 if they beat USA. They will also qualify if they draw unless Wales beat England.
GROUP C
Argentina need more Lionel Messi magic to finish top of Group C (Getty)
All four teams are still in with a chance of reaching the knockout stage.
A win over Poland would secure Argentina’s place in the last 16, but a draw would be enough if Mexico and Saudi Arabia also draw.
However, Argentina would be knocked out if they draw and Saudi Arabia beat Mexico.
A win or draw will be enough for Poland to qualify. If they lose to Argentina, they could be eliminated on goal difference if Saudi Arabia draw with Mexico.
Mexico, meanwhile, need a win to stand any chance of reaching the last 16.
GROUP D
Kylian Mbappe has been in superb form for France (VCG via Getty)
France have already qualified ahead of their final game against and are almost certain to finish top of Group D.
A win for Australia against Denmark would see them qualify, while a draw would also be enough, providing France avoid defeat against Tunisia.
Denmark must win against Australia to stand any chance of reaching the last 16.
Tunisia are also in the same position, they must also win against France to be in with a shout of making the knockout stage.
GROUP E
Spain are in the driving seat to finish top of Group E (Icon Sport via Getty)
Spain will qualify if they beat or draw with Japan.
Germany must beat Costa Rica to stand any chance to reaching the last 16. If they win and Japan draw with Spain it will come down to goal difference.
Japan will qualify if they beat Spain but they will be eliminated if they lose and there is a winner between Germany and Costa Rica.
GROUP F
Belgium are on the brink of an early World Cup exit (BSR Agency/Getty)
Belgium are staring down the barrel of an early exit and they must beat Croatia in their final group game to have any hope of reaching the last 16.
A win or a draw for Morocco against Canada, who are already eliminated, would see them reach the knockout phase.
Croatia will qualify with a win or a draw against Belgium.
GROUP G
Brazil are hoping Neymar can return for their final World Cup game (Getty)
Brazil have already qualified and are almost certain to finish top of Group G ahead of their final game against Cameroon.
Switzerland will qualify if they beat Serbia, while a draw would also be enough providing Cameroon fail to beat Brazil.
Cameroon and Serbia both need to win their final group games to be in with a chance of making the last 16. If both win it will go down to goal difference to determine who goes through.
GROUP H
Portugal are frontrunners to finish top of Group H (FIFA via Getty)
Portugal have already qualified and a win or draw against South Korea will secure their place as group winners.
Ghana will reach the last 16 if they beat Uruguay. A draw would mean goal difference will be required if South Korea beat Portugal.
Uruguay and South Korea will be eliminated if they lose or draw.
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