On WED 20 JUN 2018 at the 2018 Men’s World Cup, two tickets for the elimination phase were validated.

• Portugal 01-00 Morocco: For the second consecutive match, the Atlas Lions largely controlled proceedings yet came away with nothing. The match turned in the fourth minute, when CRISTIANO RONALDO escaped his marker and headed in a cross from João MOUTINHO. Although they would threaten Rui PATRÍCIO’s goal several times, Morocco could not break through, and will exit the tournament after the group phase.
• Uruguay 01-00 Saudi Arabia: The Charrúas went ahead midway through the first half, when a corner by Carlos SÁNCHEZ caught Saudi keeper Mohammed AL-OWAIS out of position, and Luis SUÁREZ, earning his 100th cap, tucked it home with ease. The lone goal held up, as neither team created many more opportunities on goal. The result confirms Uruguay and Russia as the two teams to advance from Group A, with their meeting on Monday to decide first place in the group. Saudi Arabia and Egypt will be playing for pride at the same time, but both teams must head home afterward.
• Iran 00-01 Spain: Spain had more than 80% of the possession in the first half, but the sides entered the dressing room level at 0-0. But the action opened up after the restart, and Spain took the lead in the 54th minute. Iran defender Ramin REZAEIAN attempted to dispossess Diego COSTA, but the ball ricocheted off Costa’s leg and ended up in the back of the net. Minutes later, though, Team Melli believed they had equalised, but Saeid EZATOLAHI’s goal was disallowed for offside, a call confirmed by video review. Spain secured the three points that lift them into a tie with Portugal for first place in Group B. A draw against Morocco on Monday will be sufficient for Spain to advance, whilst Iran must defeat Portugal to progress.