Why finishing second in group could give England an easier path to the World Cup 2018 final
ENGLAND are through to the knockout stages of the 2018 World Cup after an impressive 6-1 win over Panama on Sunday.
Three Lions fans are dreaming of lifting the trophy so is it possible that finishing behind Belgium could give them more of an advantage to make it through to the final?.
Where could England finish in Group G?.
England are guaranteed at least a second place finish after their 6-1 thrashing of Panama.
They are currently top of the group after two games played.
At the moment it is still all to play for on who will finish top of the group, with both Belgium and England on equal points and goal difference.
England are currently ahead because fair play comes into force when points and goal difference is the same.
World Cup 2018 Group G table.
England have guaranteed qualification to the knockout stages with a 6-1 victory over Panama.
Their World Cup opener saw them clinch a vital 2-1 win over Tunisia.
Belgium also won their first two matches beating Panama 3-0.
They then went on to defeat Tunisia 5-2.
Both England and Belgium have six points from two games.
World Cup group stages are then decided on goal difference rather than head-to-head.
The Three Lions are set to face Belgium on Thursday, June 28, at 7pm, to decide who will top Group G.
The winners of the group will play the runners-up of Group H.
The runner-up of Group G will play the winner of Group H.
Their possible opponents from Group H are Japan, Senegal or Colombia.
Why could finishing second provide an 'easier' route?.
Should England finish second in their group, here is a speculative route to the final:.
Round of 16: Japan Quarter-final: Sweden Semi-final: Spain Final: Brazil.
If England win the group it could be the winner of Group H (Japan, Senegal or Colombia) then Brazil in the quarter-final, should the Brazilians win their group.
Who are England's likely opponents if they win Group G?.
Should Gareth Southgate's side finish top of the group, this is who they could face in the knockout stages:.
Round of 16: Senegal Quarter-final: Brazil Semi-final: France Final: Spain.
Fixtures after the group stages.
ROUND of 16.
Match Day Date KO Team/Group Channel.
Saturday, June 30 (7pm): Match 1 - 1A v 2B ITV.
Saturday, June 30 (3pm): Match 2 - 1C v 2D: ITV.
Sunday, July 1 (3pm): Match 3 - 1B v 2A: BBC.
Sunday, July 1 (7pm): Match 4 - 1D v 2C: ITV.
Monday, July 2 (3pm): Match 5 - 1E v 2F: BBC.
Monday, July 2 (7pm): Match 6 - 1G v 2H: BBC.
Tuesday, July 3 (3pm): Match 7 - 1F v 2E: ITV.
Tuesday, July 3 (7pm): Match 8 - 1H v 2G: BBC.
QUARTER FINALS.
Friday, July 6 (3pm): QF1 - Winner of Match 1 vs Winner of Match 2 BBC.
Friday, July 6 (7pm): QF2 - Winner of Match 5 vs Winner of Match 6 BBC.
Saturday, July 7 (3pm): QF3 - Winner of Match 7 vs Winner of Match 8 ITV.
Saturday, July 7 (7pm): QF4 - Winner of Match 3 vs Winner of Match 4 ITV.
SEMI FINALS.
61 Tuesday, July 10 (7pm): SF1 - Winner QF1 vs Winner QF2 ITV 62 Wednesday, July 11 (7pm): SF2 - Winner QF4 vs Winner QF3 BBC.
THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF.
63 Saturday, July 14 (3pm): Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2 ITV.
FINAL.
64 Sunday, July 15 (4pm): Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 ITV and BBC.
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