Standings Update: June 20th

Group C
 

Team	W	L	T	GF	GA	+/-	Pts
Colombia	2	0	0	5	1	4	6
Ivory Coast	1	1	0	3	3	0	3
Japan	0	1	1	1	2	-1	1
Greece	0	1	1	0	3	-3	1

Colombia's 2 wins put them free and clear and all but locked in to first place in the group. It's a 3-way battle for second place and all 3 teams have a shot. Ivory Coast are the favourite to advance. They face Greece and should be through with a draw. Greece and Japan absolutely need wins in their final game in order to have a shot at the knockout round. I have a tough time seeing Japan beat Colombia which eliminates them. And Greece have yet to score at all this tournament against a fast, physical Ivory Coast team. Look for Ivory Coast to grab second in the group.

Group D

Team	W	L	T	GF	GA	+/-	Pts
Costa Rica	2	0	0	4	1	3	6
Italy	1	1	0	2	2	0	3
Uruguay	1	1	0	3	4	-1	3
England	0	2	0	2	4	-2	0

England are out after two losses to open their tournament. Costa Rica are the darling of the tournament meanwhile having knocked off two prior champions and wrapped up a knockout round spot today.. They'll secure first place if they can take a point off a third former champion in their final group match against England.

All eyes will be on Italy-Uruguay in their group match. Only one of the teams will make the Round of 16 and the edge goes to Italy, as they hold the goal differential tiebreaker. An Italy win or tie sends them through to the knockout round, while only a win will get Uruguay through.

Group E

Team	W	L	T	GF	GA	+/-	Pts
France	2	0	0	8	2	6	6
Ecuador	1	1	0	3	3	0	3
Switzerland	1	1	0	4	6	-2	3
Honduras	0	2	0	1	5	-4	0

All 4 teams still mathematically in contention to advance or be eliminated. France are through for all intents and purposes though. Honduras is likely out needing a win against Switzerland and some goal differential to go their way in their last match.

With Ecuador set to face France as well, Switzerland look to be the likely team to take second place in this group, despite their blowout loss today.