The conclusion of the second round in Group F solidified the strong possibility of qualification for the Dutch and Japanese teams. As they are Brazil’s potential opponents in the next phase, a detailed analysis was prepared, presenting the group’s current scenarios for the final round.
Japan’s rout against Tunisia marks a historic feat
Currently, the Netherlands and Japan share the same score, with four points each, and a four-goal difference. The Dutch team, however, holds the first position due to a greater number of goals scored. Both teams only need their own results in the third and decisive round of the group stage, scheduled for next Thursday.
In the last round, the Netherlands will face the Tunisian team, which no longer has a chance of qualifying. At the same time, Japan will play a decisive match against Sweden, a team that still hopes to secure one of the first two places, as long as it can win over the Japanese.
Current World Cup Group F standings
- Netherlands: 4 points, 4 goal difference, 7 goals scored (1st place)
- Japan: 4 points, 4 goal difference, 6 goals scored (2nd place)
- Sweden: 3 points, 0 goal difference, 6 goals scored (3rd place)
The Brazilian team leads Group C, also with four points and a three-goal difference. Morocco remains in second place in the same group, also with four points and a goal difference. According to the seeding, the team that finishes first in Group C will face the second placed team in Group F in the knockout stage. In turn, the leader of Group F will face the runner-up in Group C. In this current scenario, the clashes would be Brazil against Japan and the Netherlands against Morocco, with Japan offering an organized defense and quick counterattacks, while the Netherlands presents a more offensive and experienced approach.
Next decisive games of the group stage (Brasília time)
- June 24, 7pm: Scotland v Brazil
- June 24, 7pm: Morocco x Haiti
- June 25, 8pm: Tunisia x Netherlands
- June 25, 8pm: Japan x Sweden