2018 World Cup: Results Wednesday - Germany out after upset loss
Four groups have completed their group play of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. During this third and final match of the group stage, all four teams in each group play simultaneously. This help prevent match fixing by teams and players, stemming back to an incident during the 1982 World Cup.
Why do the teams play at the same time?
In the final match of group play that year, Germany and Austria played each other. Algeria was also in their group and had won its third match the day prior. A win by Austria or a draw would have seen Austria and Algeria advance. But a win by Germany would have sent Germany and Austria through.
Germany took a 1-0 lead early in the match. After that, both the Austirans and the Germans merely passed the ball around with no apparent desire to score. It was a lazy match that resulted in boos and the subsequent scheduling change.
Mexico 0 – 3 Sweden
Sweden wins Group F, Mexico runner-up
Sweden had everything to play for coming into today and they took destiny in their own hands. A 3-goal win over Mexico switched the goal differential to their favor. Sweden wins the group as Mexico takes the runner up spot.
After a scoreless first half
Goals
- 50' - Ludwig Augustinsson (SWE)
- 62' - Andreas Granqvist (SWE)
- 74' - Edson Alvarez
Cards
- 1' - Jesus Gallardo (MEX)
- 26' - Sebastian Larsson (SWE)
- 61' - Hector Moreno (MEX)
- 85' - Miguel Layun (MEX)
- 88' - Mikael Lustig (SWE)
Full match recap, live blog and highlights
- Mexico vs. Sweden live blog (CBS Sports)
South Korea 2 – 0 Germany
Germany out of the World Cup after South Korea upset
Germany got surprised by Mexico in the first match and again today against South Korea. Two losses not only means Germany does not advance, but they come in last in the group.
Both of South Korea's goals came in stoppage time. Young-Gwon's rebound after a corner was originally ruled as offside. But after video replay, the VAR determined it was a good goal.
On the attack to salvage a draw and a standings point, Germany pressed everyone, including the keeper. South Korea took advantage with a long ball. Heung Min Son was deep in an onside position to chase it down and put it into the empty net.
Goals
- 90' + 4' - Kim Young-Gwon (RK)
- 90' + 8' - Heung Min Son (RK)
Cards
- 8' - Woo Young Jung (RK)
- 23' - Lee Jae Sung (RK)
- 48' - Seon-min Moon (RK)
- 65' - Heung Min Son (RK)
Full match recap, live blog and highlights
- South Korea vs. Germany live blog (CBS Sports)
Switzerland 2 – 2 Costa Rica
Switzerland: Group E runner-up, will play Sweden
Costa Rica has yet to produce a goal and are methematically eliminated. This is Switzerland's game to win or lose. The Swiss side is tied with Brazil on points. But Brazil holds a one goal advantage in the tiebreaker. Switzerland should advance, but could win the group with a convincing win over Switzerland.
Goals
- 31' - Blerim Dzemaili (SWI)
- 56' - Kendall Waston (CRC)
- 88' - Josip Drmic (SWI)
- 90' + 5' - (CRC)
Cards
- 11' - Cristian Gamboa (CRC)
- 29' - Joel Campbell (CRC)
- 37'- Stephan Lichtsteiner SWI)
- 75' - Denis Zakaria (SWI)
- 83' - Fabian Schar (SWI)
- 89' - Kendall Waston (CRC)
Full match recap, live blog and highlights
- Switzerland vs. Costa Rica live blog (CBS Sports)
Serbia vs. Brazil
Brazil wins Group E, will play Mexico
Brazil wins their game and the group, helped by Switzerland's tie.
Goals
- 36' - Paulinho (BRA)
- 68' - Thiago Silva (BRA)
Cards
- 33' - Adem Ljajic (SRB)
- 48' - Nemanja Matic (SRB)
- 70' - Aleksandar Mitrovic (SRB)
Full match recap, live blog and highlights
- Serbia vs. Brazil live blog (CBS Sports)
2018 World Cup Standings
Here are the current standings. Teams are awarded three points for a win and one for a tie. Here are the standings thus far. Teams are awarded three points for a win and one for a tie. Teams listed in italics have been eliminated.
Group A Standings
- Uruguay (3-0-0) 9 points
- Russia (2-0-1) 6 points
- Saudi Arabia (1-0-2), 3 points
- Egypt (0-0-2) 0 points
Group B Standings
- Spain (1-2-0) 5 points (+1 goal differential)
- Portugal (1-2-0 ) 5 points (+1 goal differential)
- Iran (1-1-0), 4 points
- Morocco (0-1-2) 1 point
Group C Standings
- France (3-0-0) 7 points
- Denmark (1-2-0) 5 points
- Peru (1-0-2) 3 points
- Australia (0-1-2), 1 point
Group D Standings
- Croatia (3-0-0) 6 points
- Argentina (1-1-1) 4 points
- Nigeria (1-0-2) 3 points
- Iceland (0-1-2) 1 point
Group E Standings
- Brazil (2-1-0) 6 points
- Switzerland (1-2-0) 5 points
- Serbia (1-0-2) 3 points
- Costa Rica (0-1-2) 1 points
Group F Standings
- Sweden (2-0-1) 6 points (GD: 3)
- Mexico (2-0-0) 6 points (GD: -1)
- South Korea (1-0-2) 3 points (GD: 0)
- Germany (1-0-2) 3 points (GD: -2)
Group G Standings
- England (2-0-0) 6 points
- Belgium (2-0-0) 6 points
- Tunisia (0-0-2) 0 points
- Panama (0-0-2) 0 points
Group H Standings
- Japan (1-1-0) 4 points
- Senegal (1-1-0) 4 points
- Colombia (1-0-1) 3 points
- Poland (0-0-2) 0 points
Download a printable World Cup bracket
CBS Sports has created a downloadable World Cup bracket for you to follow along every World Cup match. The bracket contains all teams within all eight groups and how they place into the round of 16 in the knockout stage.
