+ Group I: Norway–France, Friday, at 9:00 p.m.
Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
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+ Group final without national team manager
Both teams have two wins and are qualified for the playoffs, but who wins the group will be decided in Foxborough.
Ahead of the match, "Les Bleus" national team manager Didier Deschamps has traveled home to France. The 57-year-old's mother passed away on Tuesday morning, and Deschamps has been granted permission to temporarily leave the World Cup to attend the funeral.
+ Group I: Senegal–Iraq, Friday, at 9:00 p.m.
Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Ontario
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+ Both teams must win
Neither Senegal (–3 in goal difference) nor Iraq (–6) have taken any points after two matches played. To have a chance at the playoffs, the teams must take three points, and then they will have to wait for the rest of the matches to be played. Depending on the other results, it could be a goal-difference affair.
+ Group H: Cape Verde–Saudi Arabia, Saturday, 2:00 a.m.
Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas
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+ The dream is alive
The dream of playing in the finals is alive for both World Cup debutants Cape Verde (two points) and Saudi Arabia (one point). Cape Verde will finish second in the group at worst with three points, while Saudi Arabia can finish second or third. In the event of a draw, Saudi Arabia will be eliminated immediately and Cape Verde will have to wait for other results.
+ Group H: Uruguay–Spain, Saturday, 2:00 a.m.
Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara, Mexico.
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+ Uruguay under pressure
Uruguay had probably expected to be ready for the playoffs before the match against Spain. Instead, the team now faces a precarious position after draws against both Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia. A draw and a total of three points could be enough for advancement, while a win would completely secure a playoff spot. For Spain, one point is most likely enough to win the group.
+ Group G: Egypt–Iran, Saturday, 5:00 a.m.
Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington.
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+ Controversy over the "rainbow match"
The match in Seattle coincides with the city's annual Pride parade, which is why the local organizer is calling the match a Pride match. FIFA will allow rainbow flags in the stands, something that union officials from both teams have opposed.
"We have no interest whatsoever in our third World Cup match being played under the colors of the rainbow," said Mehdi Taj, chairman of the Iranian Football Federation, ahead of the championship.
In Iran, homosexuality can lead to the death penalty.
In terms of sport, the match is of great importance. If Iran (two points) wins, both teams will most likely advance to the playoffs. A draw could be enough for Iran, but then help from other results is needed. Egypt wins the group if they win.
+ Group G: New Zealand–Belgium, Saturday, 5:00 a.m.
BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, British Columbia.
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+ Belgium under pressure
After draws against both Iran and Egypt, Belgium has found itself in a precarious position. Now a victory is needed to secure a playoff spot. In the event of a draw, Belgium will have to hope that other results go their way. New Zealand (one point) will likely advance to the playoffs if the team manages to take three points.
