Following their 3-0 loss to Croatia last night, Argentina, on in real danger of becoming the first major casualty in Russia, and not advancing to the second round.

France in their turn, who have the youngest squad at the World Cup are looking like they could be real title contenders and are smiling after already advancing to the round of 16.

This evening, it’s Serbia against Switzerland in Kaliningrad, and this could be one cracking match.

Going into today fixtures, the Serbians top Group E following their 1-0 win over Costa Rica.

Switzerland in their turn played to a 1-1 draw against the five-time champions, Brazil.

A win this evening will assure Serbia of spot in the next round to join Russia, Uruguay, France and Croatia, but they Swiss are tricky customers and favourites to win.

The Swiss goalkeeper, Yann Somer, who was a star during the draw to the Samba Boys says they didn’t need that result to feel confident in the tournament.

As mentioned the Swiss are favourites this evening, however, their coach Vladimer Petkovic, down played the tag as said his team need to do the talking on the field.

This evenings’ Group E game at Kaliningrad Stadium kicks off at 20:00.

Tomorrow afternoon at 14:00 Belgium will look to advance to the knock stage when they face Tunisia. At 17:00 Mexico will also target the last sixteen when they face Korea, and at 20:00 the champions, Germany, go hunting for their first win when they lock horns with the dangerous Sweden.

On Sunday 14:00 England are up against the debutants, Panama, at 17:00 Japan and Senegal target the next round, and at 20:00 Poland and Colombia both look for their first win.

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Morgan Piek OFM Sport