Eight teams have qualified for the knockout stage, and more will join them in the next few days as the World Cup groups near their climax. England have already booked their place in the next round, as have Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, Russia, Uruguay and Croatia, but there is plenty of excitement ahead with five groups yet to have their two qualifying teams decided. Goal difference and disciplinary record could come into consideration should teams finish level on points – and we could even see the Fifa organising committee drawing lots if the most unlikely of scenarios plays out whereby teams are level on points, goals scored and conceded, and yellow and red cards received. We have explained what is happening in each group and who could play who in the next round... <strong>If you are using mobile, please tilt your phone for a closer view</strong> ____________ <strong>Read more:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/sport/football/world-cup-2018-day-13-updates-messi-s-argentina-face-nigeria-test-1.744292">World Cup 2018: Day 13 updates - Messi's Argentina face Nigeria test</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/sport/football/mohamed-salah-shows-disappointment-as-his-world-cup-ends-in-pictures-1.744288">Mohamed Salah shows disappointment as his World Cup ends - in pictures</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/sport/football/xherdan-shaqiri-and-9-other-world-cup-stars-who-play-better-for-country-than-club-1.743965">Xherdan Shaqiri and 9 other World Cup stars who play better for country than club</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/sport/football/ronaldo-pele-zidane-figo-players-messi-could-follow-with-early-world-cup-exit-1.743953">Ronaldo, Pele, Zidane, Figo: Players Messi could follow with early World Cup exit</a></strong>