The group phase of the 2018 Men’s World Cup concluded on THU 28 JUN 2018, with three 1-0 results in four matches.

• Senegal 00-01 Colombia: A draw for the Teranga Lions would make sure of their place in the last sixteen, and an early penalty decision was to give them an opportunity to go ahead. But following a video review, referee Milorad MAŽIĆ reversed the call, ruling that Colombia defender Dávinson SÁNCHEZ made contact with the ball before taking out Sadio MANÉ. Yerry MINA headed in off a corner in the 74th minute to earn top spot in Group H for the Cafeteros.
• Japan 00-01 Poland: The Biało-czerwoni came within inches of taking the lead in the first half, but as confirmed by goal line technology, Japan keeper Eiji KAWASHIMA saved Kamil GROSICKI’s header off the line. But a 59th minute volley by Jan BEDNAREK did find net, and Poland held on for the victory despite having already been eliminated from contention. With both Japan and Senegal losing 1-0, the teams were completely even with four points, four goals scored, four goals conceded, and a 2-2 draw in the head to head match. Consequently, the fair play tiebreaker came into play for the first time at a Men’s World Cup, with Japan on four yellow cards to Senegal’s six. The Samurai Blue therefore become the only AFC or CAF side in the elimination phase.
• Panama 01-02 Tunisia: The Carthage Eagles exit with a victory on second half goals by Fakhreddine BEN YOUSSEF and Wahbi KHAZRI, after Panama had opened the scoring in the 33rd minute on a shot that deflected in off defender Yassine MERIAH for an own goal – the ninth of the tournament.
• England 00-01 Belgium: Both sides, already assured of advancing out of Group G, brought out revamped lineups, and the Red Devils came away as group winners. Adnan JANUZAJ’s left footed strike in the 51st minute was the difference between the sides.
• Round of 16 matchups: Belgium-Japan, Colombia-England