Messi was so scared that he cried when he maxed out his header talent at the start of the game

On June 21, the second round of the World Cup group stage ended, and all teams completed two rounds of matches.

The qualifying situation of each group has gradually become clear.

Group A, Germany 6, Ecuador 6, Poland 0, Costa Rica 0

Group B, England 6, Sweden 4, Trinidad and Tobago 1, Paraguay 0

Group C, Argentina 6, Netherlands 6, Cote d'Ivoire 0, Serbia and Montenegro 0

Group D, Portugal 6, Mexico 4, Angola 1, Iran 0

Group E, Italy 4, Czech Republic 3, Ghana 3, United States 1

Group F, Croatia 6, Brazil 3, Australia 3, Japan 0

Group G, Switzerland 4, South Korea 4, France 2, Togo 0

Group H, Spain 6, Ukraine 3, Tunisia 1, Saudi Arabia 1

Croatia was elected the "biggest dark horse in the group stage" of this World Cup. And the Gallic rooster France received the "most disappointing" evaluation.

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On June 22, the third round of the group stage that determines the final promotion officially kicked off.

Group A, German tank Germany vs. Plateau Demon Ecuador.

The outcome of this game is related to the two teams, who can qualify as the first in the group. Klose scored twice, and the much-anticipated German teenager Podolski finally broke the goal drought and stabilized his position in the top five young players of this World Cup. Host Germany 3:0 Ecuador, three wins in three games, perfect promotion.

Group A, European White Eagle Poland vs. Caribbean Pirates Costa Rica.

When two teams with 2 losses and 0 points in 2 games meet, the meaning of this game has nothing to do with promotion, only honor. The process of the game was extremely fierce, the confrontation was full, and 10 yellow cards were accumulated throughout the game. Poland finally scored a header from the left side of the small penalty area by Bartosz Bosaki, scoring twice, helping the team to reverse the Caribbean Pirates 2:1. Finding joy in suffering, ended the journey of this World Cup.

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Group B, Three Lions England vs. Nordic Pirates Sweden.

As the favorite to win the World Cup, England only needs to draw with Sweden to qualify as the first in the group. The result was exactly the same, and the two sides shook hands and made peace with each other 2:2. It is worth mentioning that in the 34th minute, England's Joe Cole stopped and shot 30 meters away from the goal, and sent a super lob shot that shocked the whole audience, making him the most dazzling star of the game.

Group B, South American hounds Paraguay vs. Caribbean hurricane Trinidad and Tobago.

The Trinidad and Tobago men's football team made a big news before the start of this World Cup. Since the Trinidad and Tobago men's football team has owed an average of 50,000 euros in bonuses to each player since February, the players went on a collective strike in protest. If it were not for FIFA's mediation, this World Cup would probably have only 31 participating teams. In the end, Paraguay defeated Trinidad and Tobago 2:0.

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Group C, the uncrowned king Netherlands vs. the Pampas Eagles Argentina.

This is not only a competition for the first place in the group, but also a grudge between the two teams. Historically, the two traditional giants have played against each other three times, in 1974, the Netherlands beat Argentina 4-0, in 1978, Argentina beat the Netherlands 3-1, and in 1998, the Netherlands beat Argentina 2-1. However, the game was a bit dull, and the final score was 0:0. Argentina qualified as the first in the group with the advantage of goal difference.

Group C, African Elephant Cote d'Ivoire vs. Balkan Iron Army Serbia and Montenegro.

This less-noticed double duck egg battle was much more exciting than the other match in the same group. In the 20th minute, the Balkan Iron Army took a 2:0 lead with Ilic's shot from the right side of the small penalty area. However, Cote d'Ivoire was united and launched a fierce attack, chasing two goals in a row. In the 86th minute, Kalou scored a penalty kick and staged a reversal of 3:2.

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Group D, Bloody Battleship Five Shields Portugal vs. Aztec Eagle Mexico.

Mexico needs a draw to ensure its safe qualification. However, they were no match for Portugal and lost the game 1:2. The good news was that in another match in the group, Iran also made peace with Angola. Mexico qualified as the second in the group with a record of 1 win, 1 loss and 1 draw, while Portugal qualified as the first with 3 wins.

Group D, African Warrior Black Antelope Angola vs. Persian Iron Cavalry Iran.

The two teams fought each other and tied 1:1, and both were eliminated.

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Group E, Eastern European Iron Cavalry Czech vs. Azzurri Italy.

Italy showed its dominance as the favorite to win the championship. In the 26th minute of the game, Materazzi headed the ball from the back row from the right corner and changed the score to 1:0.. In the 87th minute of the game, the substitute Inzaghi scored his first goal in the World Cup by pushing the empty goal with his left foot. Italy 2:0 Czech Republic.

Group E, African Black Star Ghana vs Uncle Sam USA.

Ghana, who has won consecutively against the United States in the past two World Cups, has a psychological advantage at the beginning of this game. Ghana completed a three-game winning streak against the United States 2:1 and won the competition with the Czech Republic for the qualifying spot.

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Group G, African Sparrow Eagle Togo vs Gallic Rooster France.

For France, who ranked third in the group with 2 draws in 2 games, they have no way to retreat. Trezeguet and Henry's frontcourt partnership finally activated the eye-catching attack since the group stage, and France's captain Vieira also stood up. In the 55th minute, Vieira turned and shot in the penalty area, hitting the dead corner of the goal, breaking the deadlock. In the 59th minute, Vieira headed the ball from the top of the penalty area to assist Henry to score another point. The 2:0 lead was maintained by the French team, who were in urgent need of victory, until the last moment.

Group G, Swiss Army Knife vs. Korean Sticks.

Originally ranked second in the group with 4 points, South Korea had a bright future of qualifying. As long as it was a draw, it would be able to qualify. But without the blessing of the black whistle, the sticks all played inaccurately in this crucial game. 0:2 was sent back home by the Swiss Army Knife.

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Group H, Desert Storm Saudi Arabia vs. Bullfighters Spain.

Spain, which had already qualified, chose to rotate the lineup in this game and rest the main players. 1:0 easily defeated Saudi Arabia, sending another Asian team out of the World Cup finals.

Group H, Cossack Cavalry Ukraine vs. Carthaginian Eagle Tunisia.

Ukraine, which entered the World Cup finals for the first time, 1:0 Tunisia, firmly won the second place in the group and successfully entered the top 16.

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So far, 14 teams in the top 16 have been born.

The first group, Germany, England, Argentina, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, Spain.

The second group, Ecuador, Sweden, the Netherlands, Mexico, Ghana, France, Ukraine.

On June 24, the last match day of the group stage, the last round of Group F, arrived.

Brazil vs. Australia, Croatia vs. Japan.

At the same time.

With the other 14 teams already determined, these two games are bound to attract the attention of all the eyes in the world.

Because today will not only determine the first and second place in Group F.

After the two teams played.

There will also be a draw ceremony to determine the opponents of the quarter-finals.

At the same time.

Whether the five-star Brazil can beat Australia to determine the promotion has also raised the expectations of many fans.

Early in the morning.

Su Fei followed his teammates and boarded the player bus to the AOL Stadium in Hamburg.

World War II in Japan is about to start!

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