The World Cup match action resumes on Saturday with the first knockout bouts: France v Argentina and Uruguay v Portugal.
Here, Press Association Sport ponders what to look out for.
Phoney war over
So…#URUPOR ????#ESPRUS ????#FRAARG ????#CRODEN ????#BRAMEX ????#SWESUI ????#BELJPN ????#COLENG ?????????
Excited? #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Kll9X54wbO
— FIFA World Cup ? (@FIFAWorldCup) June 28, 2018
With the group stage finished and a rest day completed, the real World Cup action can begin in earnest. No longer will losses or draws be tolerated – only winners will prevail. Football connoisseurs will be salivating at the prospect of a last 16 which features some compelling ties and will see some big names go home.
Les Bleus for Lionel?
Euro champs or chumps?
Colombia countdown
Qualified from the group stage. Into the knockouts. Full focus on Tuesday. #ThreeLions #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/xWETmUbv2Q
— Harry Kane (@HKane) June 28, 2018
The debate will continue over whether Gareth Southgate was right to make wholesale changes for England’s loss to Belgium on Thursday night. The answer will only be provided on Tuesday against Colombia, but questions will be asked of the policy and England will be working to justify the call.
Russia readying for Spanish onslaught
