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GET the popcorn at the ready football fans as Croatia are set to face Belgium in a mouth-watering Group F finale.Croatia surpassed all expectations in 2018 by beating Argentina and England to reach the World Cup final before falling short at the hands of winners France.
Luka Modric and Co are closing in on a last-16 spotCredit: Rex
Belgium were beaten by Morocco in their last encounterCredit: Rex
And Fans will hope that they can go one step further in Qatar, after a disappointing end to Euro 2020, crashing out at the round of 16.
But first, Luka Modric and Co will need to navigate past a Belgian side who are also in the run-in for a last-16 qualification spot.
When is Croatia vs Belgium?

Croatia’s clash with Belgium will take place TOMORROW – Thursday, December 1.
The game will kick off from 3pm UK time.
Croatia vs Belgium will be held at the Al Rayyan Stadium.
The two sides last played in a friendly in 2021, and Belgium edged it 1-0.

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What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

Croatia vs Belgium will be shown live on BBC one in the UK.
You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.

Can I watch it for FREE?
Yes! The appealing contest is available to watch for FREE in the UK, so long as you have a TV licence.
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ANTONIO RUDIGER must knock out his LANDLORD for Germany to reach the last-16 of the World Cup.Rudiger has been renting from ex-Real Madrid keeper Keylor Navas since swapping Chelsea for the Spanish capital on the summer.
Antonio Rudiger will come up against his landlord when Germany face Costa RicaCredit: Getty
Keylor Navas will be hoping to guide Costa Rice in the knockout stagesCredit: Getty
Now the two will come up against each other when Germany face Costa Rica in a must-win game for both sides.
Navas spent five years with the Spanish giants, winning one La Liga crown and three Champions League titles, before leaving for PSG in 2019.
Meanwhile, Rudiger arrived at Madrid in the summer after his contract expired at Chelsea.
And according to German outlet BILD, the 29-year-old moved in Navas’ villa.
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Rudiger was asked whether he expects to be thrown out if the Germans come out on top.

He said: “As long as you pay the rent on time, I don’t think that will happen.
“Keylor is a great goalkeeper, so I don’t underestimate him.”
Germany kept alive their hopes of avoiding a second consecutive group stage exit with a 1-1 draw against Spain in their last game.
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But the 2014 winners must win to stand any chance of progressing to the knockout stages after their opening loss to Japan.
Costa Rica on the other hand, sprung a surprise when they defeated the Japanese to ignite their own last-16 hopes.
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MANY football fans are only just learning why Germany play in white.The country’s flag is red, black and yellow, but their famous strip has little resemblance to those national colours.
Germany have always worn a white-dominated kitCredit: Rex
The white kit is nothing to do with the colours of the German flagCredit: Getty
And the origin behind that stretches back more than 100 years.
You have to rewind all the way to the 1800s to understand why their kit is predominantly white – to a time when the Prussian flag was flown.
Prussia was a German state on the southeast coast of the Baltic Sea which stretched from France to the modern border of Russia.
The region had a white flag with a cross near the centre – which was later changed to a black eagle.
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As a result, when German football was founded in 1899, the national team adopted the black eagle as their emblem and the white colour from the Prussian flag for their kit.
And even when the state lost its political power during the Revolution of 1918/19, they continued with the white kit and have not changed more than 100 years on.
Germany have won the World Cup four times – with only Brazil claiming the trophy on more occasions.
Four years ago in Russia, they were knocked out in the group stage for the first time since 1938.
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And there is still a chance they could suffer the same fate this time around in Qatar.
Germany lost their opening game of this year’s World Cup, relinquishing the lead as Japan stunned them to secure a famous 2-1 win.
Hansi Flick’s men bounced back on Sunday with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Spain.
But they will still need to beat Costa Rica in their final match on Thursday if they are to have any chance of reaching the knockout stages.

Irrespective of the result, World Cup history will be made in Germany’s final group game as Stephanie Frappart will become the first woman to referee at the tournament.
Frappart, 38, will have support from assistants Neuza Back of Brazil and Mexico’s Karen Diaz Medina in an all-female officiating trio.
The German football team get their colours from the Prussian flagCredit: Alamy Stock Vector More

GHANA take on South American giants Uruguay in their final Group H match, as they seek revenge for what happened back in 2010.The pair last met in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. With the scores level at 1-1, Luis Suarez deliberately used his hands to prevent a goal, leading to a red card and penalty to Ghana.
Ghana beat Nigeria to qualify for their first World Cup in 12 yearsCredit: AFP
Luis Suarez was at the centre of the drama last time the sides metCredit: AP:Associated Press
Asamoah Gyan stepped up in the final minute of extra-time, but smashed his spot-kick against the bar.
Uruguay went on to win the penalty shootout, sending Ghana home in dramatic circumstances.
12 years on, the African side will be hoping they can get Uruguay back, and take all three points in Qatar and they have it all to play for as both sides can still qualify.
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When is Ghana vs Uruguay

Ghana’s clash with Uruguay will take place on Friday, December 2
The game will kick off from 3pm UK time.
Portugal vs Ghana will be held at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.
The two sides last and only meeting was at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, with Uruguay snatching the win on penalties.

What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

Ghana vs Uruguay will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.

Can I watch it for FREE?
Yes, you can! The game is available to watch for FREE in the UK, so long as you have a TV licence
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BRAZIL have reportedly suffered a huge blow with news that Neymar is “doubtful to return” from injury in time for the start of the World Cup knockouts.The Samba Boys began their quest to win the tournament for a record sixth time by beating Serbia 2-0 thanks to Richarlison’s double last week.
Brazilian fans have received a worrying update regarding talisman NeymarCredit: Getty
However, that victory came at a cost to their talisman when he suffered an ankle injury after his foot rolled following a tough tackle.
That ruled him out of the rest of the group stages, which Brazil have already qualified from with a game to spare after defeating Switzerland on Monday, 
The South American nation play Cameroon on Friday already knowing that top spot is virtually assured.
And we already knew that Neymar, who stayed at the hotel due to sickness for the Swiss clash, and teammate Danilo, who also hurt his ankle against Serbia, were due to miss out.
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However, TNT Sports from Brazil have provided an update on the conditions of several stars.
And they have cast doubt on whether Neymar will win his fitness battle for the last-16.

They tweeted: “Danilo may return in the round of 16, but Neymar and Alex Sandro continue to treat the injury. Come back soon, players!”
Brazil suffered another injury setback with Alex Sandro ruled out of the game against Cameroon by a hip muscle injury.
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The Juventus defender was forced off late on against the Swiss and had a scan on Monday.
Brazil’s team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar has now confirmed: “It showed muscle injury in the left hip. He will not play the next match.
“He is undergoing treatment so we can recover him as soon as possible.” More