World Cup preview – Day 12: Tips and predictions for Germany, Spain and Belgium, plus free bets and bonus sign-up offers
GERMANY, Spain and Belgium are in action on a thrilling day of World Cup action. Croatia, Canada, Japan and Morocco also feature.
And SunSport are on-hand to preview Day 12 of the competition while bringing you our carefully selected best bets, sign-up offers and exclusive bonuses from our partners.
There's a good chance today will be the most exciting day of World Cup action as Group E and Group F reach their finale.
Nobody has confirmed their progression to the knockout stages, and only Canada can't reach the last 16 of the competition.
Group E sees Spain and Germany take on Japan and Costa Rica respectively, while European heavyweights Croatia and Belgium go toe-to-toe in a high stakes clash.
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Canada vs Morocco
Canada are simply playing for pride having exited the competition with one match to spare.
They netted their first-ever World Cup goal on Sunday but Croatia responded with four in an emphatic 4-1 victory.
But who knows, without the pressure of a nation on their shoulders, John Herdman's side could respond.
Morocco, meanwhile, will be through if they win or draw courtesy of their amazing opening performances.
Canada have struggled for goals and Morocco have kept two clean sheets against much stronger opposition.
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World Cup fixtures - Day 12
Thursday, December 1
- Canada vs Morocco - Group F, 3pm
- Croatia vs Belgium - Group F, 3pm
- Costa Rica vs Germany - Group E, 7pm
- Japan vs Spain - Group E, 7pm
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Croatia vs Belgium
This has to be a cracker, surely,
Croatia are top of Group F on goal difference, and know they'll ensure qualification if they avoid defeat.
It's more complicated for Belgium, who are playing catch up after losing to Morocco.
Roberto Martinez's side will qualify if they win. A draw will only be enough if Morocco lose to Canada, and then goal difference comes into play.
Belgium certainly have the talent to secure maximum points, but they could have been dumped out already having snatched victory in their opener.
Croatia turned on the style last time out and are now unbeaten in eight matches in all competitions.
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Costa Rica vs Germany
All four sides could qualify from Group E, but the writing is on the wall for Japan and Costa Rica.
Germany will advance if they win and Japan lose to Spain. They will also progress if they win by a healthy margin and Japan draw.
Costa Rica did grab a terrific result against Japan, but still conceded 14 efforts on goal to a side who don't score bucket loads.
Germany may have had their lowest possession stats ever recorded in a World Cup since 1966, but the point against Spain saved their tournament.
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Japan vs Spain
Japan might just have blown their chance.
It couldn't have started better with that win over Germany but failing to get even a point against Costa Rica was criminal.
Even a draw against a scintillating Spain might not be enough, and victory looks a real uphill task.
Should it happen, Spain would be eliminated if Costa Rica won or Germany overturned a goal difference currently eight worse than Spain's.
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