World Cup Day 9 Preview: Will Italy and France Take Their Groups?
As the dust of the World Cup group stages begins to settle, the intensity of the round of 16 begins to loom over Brazil.
Group B is all but settled. Australia are heading home, as are the reigning champs Spain. The Netherlands and Chile move into the tournament's round of 16, though their order has yet to be determined. Group C saw its first playoff spot go to Colombia on Thursday, after it defeated the Ivory Coast 2-1.
But what about Group D and E? Let's take a look at what you should expect in Friday's matches.
Andrea Pirlo of Italy in action during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between England and Italy at Arena Amazonia on June 14 in Manaus, Brazil
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