It's two wins from two for Portugal. Can Ghana get the job done?

The big issue for everyone in this group is that the runner-up goes through, but probably faces Brazil next.

My hunch is that Uruguay will get second spot.

They gave everything in their defeat by Portugal and that desperation might bring them more joy here, although Ghana do carry a goal threat.

Prediction: 1-2

No hard feelings?

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Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, Ghanaian journalist Benedict Owusu had this to say on Uruguay's Luis Suarez refusal to apologise for events at the 2010 World Cup: " Suarez is right. We had the opportunity to score with that penalty from Asamoah Gyan, which he missed. We made it to the penalty shootout but we missed as well.

"We have to forget about the revenge, as it will go wrong. You always have to focus on what is ahead. I am very happy that the team and the players are not thinking about revenge.

"They are focused on the game and doing everything possible to get a good win - a result which will make sure they get to the next stage."

The only previous meeting between Ghana and Uruguay was a quarter-final tie at the 2010 World Cup.

Does that ring a bell at all?

That day, Ghana were denied a place in the semi-finals after Luis Suarez deliberately handled on the goalline.

Asamoah Gyan missed the subsequent penalty and Uruguay went on to win 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Johannesburg.

On Thursday Suarez refused to apologise for the incident.

"The Ghana player missed the penalty, not me," he said.

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• The only previous encounter was the last-16 tie at the 2010 World Cup, which Uruguay won 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Johannesburg.
• Andre Ayew is set to make his 10th World Cup appearance - only compatriot Asamoah Gyan and Cameroon's François Omam-Biyik (both 11) have played more for African sides.
• The Black Stars are vying to win consecutive World Cup fixtures for the second time, having also done so in 2006 against the Czech Republic and USA.
• Uruguay have not lost their final match of a World Cup group stage since a 3-0 defeat versus Sweden in 1974.

Ghana could name the same side which beat South Korea 3-2 in their last match as the seek a victory which would guarantee they reach the last 16.

Uruguay remain without defender Ronald Araujo, who has not played since undergoing thigh surgery in September.

Head coach Diego Alonso switched to a back five for the defeat by Portugal.

He is expected to revert to a more attacking formation in a match his side must win to have a chance of reaching the knockout phase.

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Portugal booked their place in the knockout stages with a game to spare on Monday and need just a point when they take on South Korea to guarantee top spot in Group H.

Second-placed Ghana will progress to the last 16 by beating Uruguay, while a draw will also suffice if South Korea do not beat Portugal by two goals or more.

South Korea have two routes to making it to the next round in Qatar, but first and foremost they must beat Portugal.

If Ghana and Uruguay draw, South Korea will need to beat Portugal by two clear goals to advance. If Uruguay and South Korea both win then it come down to goal difference - and possibly goals scored - with the Asian side holding a one-goal advantage.

Uruguay must defeat Ghana and hope that South Korea fail to beat Portugal.

Group H (15:00 GMT) - live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer & BBC Sport website/app

• South Korea v Portugal
• Ghana v Uruguay

Group G (19:00 GMT) - live on ITV, BBC Sounds & BBC Sport website/app

• Cameroon v Brazil
• Serbia v Switzerland

Time for us to leave the majority of the reaction there for now.

We'll shift our focus to build-up to today's games now and England's news conference from 13:30 GMT.

Thursday was a decent day for Manchester City and their fans.

Midfielders Kevin de Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan will now have three weeks before Pep Guardiola's side play Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.

A three-week break for De Bruyne and a five-week one for striker Erling Haaland could be a bad thing for Premier League defences when the campaign resumes...

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There was only one person Croatia defender Joako Gvardiol wanted to celebrate with last night and that was his mum.

France forward Antoine Griezmann has offered his support to Joshua Kimmich after the Germany defender said falling at the first hurdle at this year's World Cup was the "worst day" of his career.

"You are a great player!" Griezmann tweeted. "You will be up again Joshua."

Spanish football journalist Juan Castro had this to say regarding his nations performance on BBC Radio 5 Live: "The people of Spain were considering the possibility of going out, we were out for three or four minutes. Now the confidence in Luis Enrique's team has disappeared completely.

"In some ways, it was not the worst news to be second in the group, as it means we avoid facing Argentina and Brazil.

"This Spanish team is weak. Luis Enrique is good at bringing his team back together, but he plays the same style of football against any opponent."

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Jamal Musiala made a big impact, despite a disappointing tournament for Germany.

Fans of Die Mannschaft may not have much to smile about this morning. Their World Cup campaign ended in bitter disappointment on Thursday. Despite beating Costa Rica, Germany were dumped out in the group stages for the second consecutive World Cup.

One bright hope for the future is 19-year-old attacking midfielder, Musiala. Dubbed, "the next Lionel Messi", he showed during the group stages why he is so highly-tipped. The Bayern Munich player was instrumental in helping Germany secure a draw with Spain and showed his impact again against Costa Rica.

Japan's win over Spain was notable for a number of reasons.

Firstly, no one can seem to agree on whether Ao Tanaka's goal - which decided the match and also dumped Germany out of the tournament - crossed the byeline before it was passed to him.

Also worthy of note were the possession statistics. Japan managed to beat Spain despite barely touching the ball, it seems.

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, journalist Dan Orlowitz from the Japan Times said on their performance: "I was confident that they could find a path out of the group. I did not expect them to top the group. It is a massive accomplishment for this team.

"In the first half against Spain they defended well. The defence was stretched a little thin at times, but Hajime Moriyasu made a good choice switching to five at the back.

"It's about making really effective choices on the counter-attack, pressing the opponent when they are in possession. For the first goal, Junya Ito put in that amazing challenge to move the ball over to Ritso Doan, who delivered the shot of the tournament for Japan. It was a team effort and that is how they are beating these bigger teams. It is how you have to play at this tournament.

"This team is looking to the future. It doesn't get any easier in the knockout round, so right now they need to focus on taking things one game at a time, implementing their plan and doing everything that they are capable of.

"They've proven in this group stage by beating Germany and Spain that they are capable of beating other teams as well. Japan can go as far as they think they can."

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Japan topped Group E on Thursday after beating Spain via a hugely controversial goal.

Ao Tanaka netted his country's second goal of the night after the Video Assistant Referee ruled that the ball had not gone out of play before substitute Kaoru Mitoma crossed from the byeline. On first look, it appeared as if the ball had gone out, but VAR were offered a decisive camera angle.

The permutations of that decision, of course, were far-reaching. By beating Spain, Japan not only qualified for the last 16, but also doomed Germany to be eliminated.