Eight more teams are in contention on Wednesday, in their last games of the pool stage of the competition, and fighting for a spot in the final 16.
Three European teams take to the pitch: France, Denmark and Poland on the final day of play for both Groups and D, as simultaneous kickoffs continue.
The practice of starting two games at the same time began in 1986, four years after a match dubbed the “Disgrace of Gijon.” The match was scandalous because West Germany and Austria both knew that a German win by one or two goals would advance both teams at the expense of Algeria.
Here's our at-a-glance guide to Wednesday's World Cup action:
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