
Everything You Need to Know About Day 14 of the World Cup
Defending champions Germany crashed out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday as they were beaten 2-0 by South Korea.
Sweden went through as winners of Group F after a 3-0 victory over Mexico. They will play Switzerland in the last 16 after they drew with Costa Rica to finish second in Group E.
Brazil topped the group after a 2-0 win over Serbia. Tite's side will now face Mexico for a place in the quarter-finals.
Here's a look at the final tables and how the knockout stages are shaping up.
South Korea 2-0 Germany
Germany put in a toothless showing against South Korea as they exited the World Cup at the group stage for the first time since 1938, per Opta:
Joachim Low's side saw plenty of the ball against South Korea but offered little attacking threat particularly in the first half.
They had opportunities after the break as Timo Werner volleyed an effort wide, Leon Goretzka's header was saved by goalkeeper Cho Hyun-woo and Mats Hummels headed their best chance over the top late on.
However, they could not break the deadlock and were stunned in stoppage time when Kim Young-gwon put South Korea ahead.
The misery increased for Germany minutes later as goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was caught in possession in the South Korea half and a long ball upfield found Heung-min Son who doubled their lead.
Football writer Adam White offered his view on Germany's situation:
Germany are the biggest name to drop out of the tournament so far, but their failure to find their best form means they did not deserve a place in the last 16.
Mexico 0-3 Sweden
Mexico suffered a surprise defeat to Sweden as both teams made it into the knockout stages.
El Tri had looked one of the most impressive teams in the tournament after wins over Germany and South Korea but were comfortably beaten by Sweden.
Ludwig Augustinsson put Sweden ahead five minutes after half time, and an Andreas Granqvist penalty made it 2-0 after Hector Moreno had caught Marcus Berg.
An Edson Alvarez own goal sealed the win for Sweden who top the group. Football writer Amy Lawrence offered her view of the game:
The result was a surprise given Mexico's early performances, but Sweden managed to find a ruthlessness in attack which had been missing from their previous outings.
Serbia 0-2 Brazil
Brazil ended Serbia's World Cup dreams with a comfortable win despite losing Marcelo to injury after just 10 minutes. The full-back suffered a back problem, per Football Italia:
The injury did not disrupt Brazil and they took the lead through Paulinho. Philippe Coutinho spotted the midfielder's run and delivered a precise ball which the Barcelona man touched past the goalkeeper.
Brazil doubled their lead in the second half when Thiago Silva headed home Neymar's corner. Bleacher Report's Sam Tighe offered his view of Brazil:
Tite's men face Mexico next and will be favourites to progress. El Tri put in a poor display against Sweden but having beaten Germany in their first match have already shown they are capable of producing a shock.
Switzerland 2-2 Costa Rica
Switzerland conceded a late equaliser in a dramatic 2-2 draw against already-eliminated Costa Rica.
Blerim Dzemaili fired the Swiss in front in the first half, but Costa Rica hit back through Kendall Watson.
Substitute Josip Drmic restored Switzerland's lead in the 88th minute, and again Costa Rica hit back although there was a degree of fortune about their equaliser.
Costa Rica were awarded a penalty in stoppage time and Bryan Ruiz's effort hit the crossbar and then bounced down on to Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer's head and in.

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