France, Iran, Morocco & Portugal enter | Matchday 3 preview

France have one foot in the last 16 while Iran need to better Wales' result against England

France can book their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup if they avoid defeat to Denmark in Group D on Saturday.

Didier Deschamps' side beat Australia 4-1 in their opening game and then drew 2-1 with Denmark, who have one point after two matches.

A win for France would see them qualify for the last 16 with a game to spare, while a draw would leave them needing to avoid defeat against Tunisia in their final group game to progress.

Iran, meanwhile, must better Wales' result against England on a dramatic final day for Group B

Iran lost their opening game of the World Cup 6-2 to England and then drew 2-0 with Wales.

They must now beat the United States in their final group game and hope that Wales do not beat England by a bigger margin.

If Iran win and Wales draw, then the two sides will be level on points and goal difference, with Iran going through on goals scored.

Morocco will be looking to book their place in the knockout stages when they face Canada in Group F on Thursday

Morocco drew their opening game of the World Cup 0-0 with Croatia and then beat Belgium 2-0.

A win for Morocco would see them qualify for the last 16 with a game to spare, while a draw would leave them needing to avoid defeat against Canada in their final group game to progress.

Canada, meanwhile, have lost both of their opening games and are already eliminated from the World Cup.

Portugal will be looking to make it three wins from three when they face South Korea in Group H on Friday

Portugal beat Ghana 3-2 in their opening game of the World Cup and then beat Uruguay 2-0.

A win for Portugal would see them qualify for the last 16 with a game to spare, while a draw would leave them needing to avoid defeat against South Korea in their final group game to progress.

South Korea, meanwhile, have one point after two matches and must beat Portugal to have any chance of qualifying for the knockout stages.