Postpublished at 15:44 BST
Mexico v England (Mon, 01:00 BST)
Maybe now is the time to check what the experts think about each side's chances?
We know that Chris Sutton is backing England.
But what does Opta - the statisticians - think?
Summary
Fifa World Cup 2026: England take on Mexico in the last 16 at 01:00 BST - will you stay up or catch up?
Read about how you can watch and follow the game live or when you wake up with a full match replay at 07:10 BST on Monday - don't forget to turn notifications off to avoid spoilers
Reece James is a doubt but Jarell Quansah 'is fully available' and Declan Rice is likely to be fit for the game
England boss Thomas Tuchel says they had 'no issues' after arriving at their hotel in Mexico City
England are going to have to adjust their style, according to the energy-sapping conditions at altitude, says the BBC's Sami Mokbel
Former England forward Chris Sutton thinks England will win 2-1 - make your prediction by using our World Cup predictor
Send us your views
Postpublished at 15:44 BST
Mexico City streets fill with fans after win over Ecuadorpublished at 15:41 BST
Mexico v England (Mon, 01:00 BST)
Do you think the Mexico fans will be going to work on Monday if they win?
These are the aerial views of fans gathering in Mexico City at the Angel of Independence statue and along the Avenue Reforma after Mexico's victory against Ecuador in the last 32.
Drone footage on social media, external showed firework displays and fans partying through the night in Mexico's capital.
Did you see this video, external showing fans' reaction to Raul Jimenez's second goal for Mexico?
The only hope is that everyone enjoys their night, whatever the result, and makes it home safe and sound.
Be careful out their folks, wherever and however you watch the game...
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Image source, Getty Imagesget involved Get Involved - 'If there’s one day of the week to sacrifice it’s Monday'published at 15:37 BST
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There’s no excuse not to stay up and watch the game. It’s the World Cup! If there’s one day of the week to sacrifice it’s Monday. Get behind the boys!
Alex, London
Which camp are you in?published at 15:34 BST
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It's tight.
The question is, how many of the catch-up gang will stick by their plan? Or fold and pull an all-nighter?
And how many in the stay-up gang with fall asleep on the couch, only to be woken up by the start of the re-run?
get involved Get Involved - What's your strategy?published at 15:30 BST
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Get Involved - 'Not to be missed'published at 15:28 BST
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Got to stay up for this. Not to be missed, a World Cup every four years. It's a no brainer. Good luck England. 3-2 win.
Jason, South Shields
Stay up or catch up? BBC has an option to suit every strategypublished at 15:25 BST
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Craig Nelson
BBC Sport reporterYou have to do what works for you, Paul.
Let's hope the England fans out there who can't watch the Mexico game live will get another opportunity to see them play live in real time at this World Cup.
I'm not going to lie, I will be part of the team bringing you the live reaction to the England game on Monday morning and our start time is 6am - the page will be live at 7am - so it will have to be the highlights for me as well, just like you Paul.
Although younger members of this team are working on an all-together different strategy.
Proof will be in the pudding tomorrow!
The good thing is, the BBC has come up with an offering that should work for everyone.
- Tell us your plan and what's driving it by using the 'Get Involved' button and we will publish a selection.
get involved Get Involved - 'I won't be staying up'published at 15:21 BST
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I won't be staying up as my day job is a driving one so I need to be fully focused. I will be up at 5am so hopefully do the 8-minute highlights on iPlayer before work.
Paul, Wirral
How to follow last 16 on BBC & ITVpublished at 15:16 BST
Coverage of the World Cup does not start and finish with the England match.
Here is how you can watch every last-16 tie across the BBC and ITV, and also listen to commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live.
And don't forget, the BBC Sport website and app bring you live text coverage of every match.
How to turn BBC Sport alerts on or offpublished at 15:14 BST
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If you're staying up, you might want to know every key moment that happens so will need the BBC Sport app and its handy push notifications.
But if you're planning to catch up in the morning, how do you avoid spoilers on your lock screen?
We've put this guide together so you can either follow every moment or be blissfully unaware of the outcome.
The first thing to know is you'll only get notifications from BBC Sport if you have the BBC Sport app downloaded on your device. If you're on your mobile, you can download it here., external
If you want updates...
- Click the menu button in the top right of the BBC Sport app, and hit 'Notifications'.
- For news updates without spoilers before 09:00 BST, tap 'Add notifications', head to 'Sport News' and select 'Top Stories' and 'Football News'.
- For automatic score updates, including goal alerts, tap 'Add notifications', head to 'Football' and select 'FIFA World Cup' then 'England Men' to choose the type of notifications you want.
If you don't want updates...
- Click the menu button in the top right of the BBC Sport app, and hit 'Notifications'.
- Check if you are following 'England Men'.
- If you are, tap on it and turn off the notifications you no longer want.
- If you aren't, you won't get any notifications that include spoilers.
- If you want to be extra safe, you can select 'Mute all notifications' - just remember to unmute them once you know the result!
'BBC Sport has you covered'published at 15:12 BST
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Alex Kay-Jelski
BBC Director of SportWorld Cup knockout football is absolutely unmissable, but a 1am kick-off isn't realistic for everyone.
We wanted to make sure there was an option for those fans who just can't stay up to experience one of England's biggest matches live.
So, whether you're staying up to watch every minute live or waking up to catch every moment spoiler-free, BBC Sport has you covered this Monday.
From our exclusive live broadcast to our dedicated catch-up experience, we're making it easier than ever for audiences to enjoy the World Cup on their terms.
BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexicopublished at 15:08 BST
Mexico v England (Mon, 01:00 BST)
Image source, Getty ImagesThe BBC has a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at World Cup 2026.
The last-16 tie, which will kick off at 01:00 BST on Monday, will be broadcast exclusively live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with presenter Kelly Cates joined by Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and Micah Richards.
In addition, there will also be a full no-spoiler re-run of the game on BBC Two from 07:10 BST, while a full re-run will be available on demand on BBC iPlayer immediately after the match.
There will also be live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, alongside live text coverage and in-match clips across the BBC Sport website and app.
An extended 15-minute highlights programme on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport Football YouTube channel will be available as well.
And fans can follow the match live in 3D on BBC Sport's popular World Cup 3D experience feature.
10 hours to go!published at 15:06 BST
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Right, it is now just 10 hours until kick-off.
Let's recap how you can follow the action on the BBC...
'Class of Ancelotti with Mexican energy' - Le Saux on Aguirrepublished at 14:58 BST
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Image source, Getty ImagesGraeme Le Saux gave BBC Radio 5 Live the lowdown on Mexico manager Javier Aguirre, who he has worked with at Real Mallorca, where the former England defender is a non-executive director:
"Javier Aguirre is someone I know very well. We [Real Mallorca] appointed him for two-and-a-half seasons as a coach. He is a fabulous man. He has got the class of [Brazil manager Carlo] Ancelotti, is very experienced and has the Mexican energy and passion, as you'd expect.
"He is a very good strategic coach. He likes to play quite defensively, but he has got vast amounts of experience.
"They [Mexico] have embraced him as a team and obviously the nation is behind him."
Get Involvedpublished at 14:55 BST
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England 2 Mexico 1... come on England.
Christopher, Hull
2-0 Mexico... sorry, but defensively we are so open it's laughable.
Nik, Herne Bay
England 2 Mexico 1
Cecil, Standford Hill
'I can see England creating enough chances to get through'published at 14:52 BST
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Chris Sutton
Former England forward
Image source, Getty ImagesEngland's ability to acclimatise after only arriving on Friday will definitely play a part in their performance here.
I ran around Mexico City when I was there for the tournament opener and the altitude did not affect me - but then I am a machine.
Mexico's home record in competitive matches is phenomenal too but, on the flip side, England are the toughest opponent they have faced at Azteca Stadium for a long time.
Thomas Tuchel's team thoroughly deserved their win over DR Congo in the last 32.
I am not convinced by them defensively but I can see them creating enough chances to get through this tie too, with Harry Kane taking a couple of them.
Sutton's prediction: 1-2
AI's prediction: 1-2
Mexico possession - or lack of itpublished at 14:49 BST
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El Tri's win over Ecuador continued a trend for Mexico at this World Cup.
They have scored eight goals in total over their four games and are yet to concede:
- Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
- Czech Republic 0-3 Mexico
- Mexico 1-0 South Korea
- Mexico 2-0 South Africa
Yet the co-hosts have done this without dominating the ball.
Mexico only had more possession than their opponents in one of their four matches - the opening win over South Africa.
'We know everything from every [Mexico] player' - Tuchelpublished at 14:46 BST
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EnglandEngland manager Thomas Tuchel, asked whether he knows what sides the Mexican players would kick their penalties:
"We know everything. We know everything from every player.
"Goalkeepers are prepared, if it goes to penalties, we know what is going to happen. Goalkeepers need to be prepared. Opponent goalkeepers will also be prepared.
"It's just how modern football is. Everyone knows everything because everything is available for analysing. So we are prepared for every moment of the match."
Image source, Getty ImagesQuinones is a key threatpublished at 14:41 BST
Mexico v England (Sun, 01:00 BST)
Julian Quinones could be a dangerman for Mexico.
He has been directly involved in four goals at World Cup 2026 (3 goals, 1 assist), the joint-most on record (since 1966) by a Mexican player in a single edition, alongside Luis Hernandez in 1998.
Quinones (3) is also just one goal shy of equalling Hernandez’s record for most goals scored in a single edition by a Mexican (4 in 1998).
Image source, Getty ImagesHow did Mexico get to last 16?published at 14:36 BST
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Mexico reached the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup by staying unbeaten, not conceding a single goal in the group stage, and making full use of home advantage.
They topped Group A with nine points from three matches, and a composed 2–0 win over Ecuador in the Round of 32 ensured El Tri kept dreams of a deep World Cup run alive.
Mexico 2-0 South Africa
Image source, Getty ImagesMexico opened the tournament in Mexico City with a confident display. Julian Quinones scored the first goal of the World Cup before Raul Jimenez added a second, and the hosts never looked back.
South Africa finished with nine men after a chaotic second half, but Mexico’s control was never really threatened.
Mexico 1-0 South Korea
Image source, Getty ImagesA tight, tactical game in Guadalajara that underlined Mexico’s defensive strength.
El Tri found the breakthrough with a well‑worked move finished from close range, then calmly managed the game.
South Korea pushed late on, yet Mexico’s back line stood firm to preserve another clean sheet.
Czech Republic 0-3 Mexico
Image source, Getty ImagesMexico did what they had to do and got the job done in style.
Mateo Chavez opened the scoring, Julian Quinones added another, and Alvaro Fidalgo smashed in a late third to seal a perfect group.
It was also nice to see Guillermo Ochoa come on as a substitute to play in his sixth World Cup.
Three wins, three clean sheets, and Group A wrapped up with authority.
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Image source, Getty ImagesThe win over Ecuador was a performance from a team beaming with belief.
Mexico controlled the tempo, created the better chances, and scored twice in the first half to seal the win.
A composed display, a deserved win, and a place in the last 16 secured without drama.
FIFA World Cup Scores and fixtures
Sunday 5th July
Last 16
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Group A
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
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Group B
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 |
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Group C
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 |
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Group D
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 |
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Group E
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 |
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Group F
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 |
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Group G
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
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| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 |
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Group H
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
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| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 |
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Group I
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 9 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 |
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Group J
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 |
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Group K
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 |
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Group L
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
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3rd Place Ranking
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 |
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Key
- Position 1, 2 : 16th Finals
- Position 3 : Possible 16th Finals
