Monday, June 25
6 AM
- Uruguay vs Russia (Group A)
- Samara Arena, Samara
- FOX / TELEMUNDO
- Tomorrow’s match does not determine who qualifies to the next round, but whether Russia or Uruguay finish the group stage as leaders and potentially face Spain in the knockout stage. This is the second meeting between the two nations, previously confronting each other in the 1970 World Cup, where Russia defeated Uruguay 1-0 after 117 minutes of play.
- Saudi Arabia vs Egypt (Group A)
- Volgograd Arena, Volgograd
- FS1 / TELEMUNDO
- Saudi Arabia will play Egypt tomorrow for pride as both sides have been eliminated, unable to gather enough points to make it to the knockout stage. Saudi Arabia lost 5-0 to Russia and 1-0 to Uruguay, failing to make a single impact at the 2018 World Cup. Egypt, on the other hand, lost 1-0 to Uruguay and 3-1 to Russia but succeeded in showcasing a hint of their abilities at the tournament.
11 AM
- Iran vs Portugal (Group B)
- Mordovia Arena, Saransk
- FOX / TELEMUNDO
- Iran has the possibility to secure a knockout stage spot if they manage to leash Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo’s efforts tomorrow. Though Iran narrowly lost to Spain, the Middle Eastern side demonstrated that they are to be feared as underdogs. This is Iran and Portugal’s second encounter, previously meeting in the 2006 World Cup, when the European nation won 2-0.
- Spain vs Morocco
- Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaliningrad
- FS1 / TELEMUNDO
- Though Morocco have been eliminated, tomorrow’s confrontation is important as Spain will fight to defeat their opponents to qualify into the knockout stage. The two sides have faced each other twice, Spain defeating Morocco both times (1-0, 3-2). If Spain defeats Morocco, the European nation will win Group B.
